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Golden Gate

Series: City Spies
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Golden Gate by James Ponti follows the adventures of a young detective named Florian Bates as he and his partner Margaret navigate a case involving a stolen relic in San Francisco. Utilising their unique sleuthing skills, the duo must unravel a web of intrigue and deceit to solve the mystery. This thrilling story blends humour, mystery, and friendship, making it an engaging read for children.
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If you enjoy thrilling mysteries with clever young detectives, this children's book is a perfect pick. You'll love its brilliant blend of intrigue and adventure, led by a resourceful protagonist navigating complex puzzles. Ideal for readers who appreciate smart, page-turning plots and vibrant characters, the story keeps you guessing and captivated until the end.

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Golden Gate

In this second installment in the bestselling City Spies series, the young group of spies returns for another international adventure.

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In this second instalment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies returns for another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.

After thwarting a notorious villain at an eco-summit in Paris, the City Spies are gearing up for their next mission. Operating out of a base in Scotland, this secret team of young agents working for the British Secret Intelligence Service’s MI6 division have honed their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, observation, and explosives. All of these allow them to go places in the world of espionage where adults can’t.

Fourteen-year-old Sydney is a surfer and a rebel from Bondi Beach, Australia. She’s also a field ops specialist for the City Spies. Sydney is excited to learn that she’ll be going undercover on the marine research vessel the Sylvia Earle. But things don’t go exactly as planned, and while Sydney does find herself in the spotlight, it’s not in the way she was hoping.

Meanwhile, there’s been some new intel regarding a potential mole within the organisation, offering the spies a lead that takes them to San Francisco, California. But as they investigate a spy who died at the Botanical Gardens, they discover that they are also being investigated. And soon, they’re caught up in an exciting adventure filled with rogue missions and double agents!

This mission is hot! The City Spies are a go!

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Golden Gate by James Ponti receives praise for its engaging and fast-paced narrative, appealing to middle-grade readers. Reviewers commend the book's clever plot twists and likeable characters, noting it as a captivating addition to the children's mystery genre. Furthermore, its blend of suspense and humour is highlighted, making it an enjoyable read for both young audiences and their parents.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534414952

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Aladdin

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c matte UV cvr w-spot gloss and foil

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 448

About the Author

James Ponti is the New York Times bestselling author of four middle grade book series: The Sherlock Society following a group of young detectives; City Spies, about an unlikely squad of five kids from around the world who form an elite MI6 Spy Team; the Edgar Award–winning Framed! series, about a pair of tweens who solve mysteries in Washington, DC; and the Dead City trilogy, about a secret society that polices the undead living beneath Manhattan. His books have appeared on more than fifteen different state award lists, and he is the founder of a writers group known as the Renegades of Middle Grade. James is also an Emmy–nominated television writer and producer who has worked for many networks including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, PBS, History, and Spike TV, as well as NBC Sports. He lives with his family in Orlando, Florida. Find out more at JamesPonti.com.

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