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Spies

By David Long
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Spies by David Long is an engaging children's book that delves into the intriguing world of espionage. It introduces young readers to the lives and operations of real-life spies from different eras. The book presents fascinating stories of cunning and bravery, shedding light on the challenges and excitement within the secretive world of espionage.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to young readers fascinated by the world of espionage, full of exciting tales of daring missions and clever strategies. It offers a glimpse into the secretive and adventurous world of spies and could be a thrilling read for kids who enjoy action and history.

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Spies

Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Award-winning David Long and rising star Terri Po.

Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Blue Peter Award-winning David Long and rising star Terri Po.

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Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Award-winning David Long and rising star Terri Po.

A single spy can save thousands of lives.

Spies and secret agents have been hard at work for centuries, risking their lives, and sometimes changing the course of history. Discover twenty-seven of the most courageous and daring, including Britain's first female spy, a teacher turned saboteur, the spy who sang for Hitler and the man who never was . . .

An unputdownable collection of real life adventures, stunningly illustrated by Terri Po.

'Absorbingly detailed and compulsively readable, it's a must for spy addicts.' Guardian
'Will hook readers of all ages.'Just Imagine'A beautiful book.' Armadillo Magazine
'I couldn't put it down.' Addie, aged 10, NG Kids'A stunning collection.' Mini Travellers

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Spies by David Long is described as engaging and highly detailed, ideal for those fascinated by espionage. It captivates readers of all ages with its compulsive readability and is considered visually and narratively stunning.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571361854

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Terri Po
  • Illustrated by Terri Po

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 224

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Long

About the Author

Writer and historian David Long is the award-winning and bestselling author of the acclaimed Survivors series, Pirates Magnified, We are Romans, The World's Most Magnificent Machines, Tragedy at Sea: The Sinking of the Titanic, The Story of the London Underground and more than twenty other non-fiction books on a wide range of historical subjects. He lives in Suffolk and has two teenage sons.

Terri Po is a children's book illustrator who was highly commended in the FAB Prize. She is originally from Hong Kong but graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2018. She creates editorial illustrations, infographics and illustrated books, as well as doing live graphic facilitation.

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