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The Real Spy's Guide to Becoming a Spy [Hardcover]

Peter Earnest (Author), Suzanne Harper (Author)
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October 1, 2009 8 and up3 and up
Created by the founding executive director of the International Spy Museum, who is also a former operative in the CIA’s Clandestine Service, this is the official handbook for kids who dream of one day becoming a spy or working in the intelligence field.
 
Have you ever wondered what spies really do. What kind of training is involved? Do you have to go to a special school or take a polygraph test? How do you live your “cover”? How does your work life affect your relationships with your friends and family? Is there danger involved?
 
This fascinating, fact-filled book answers these questions and more while providing a historical timeline, definitions of key terms, suggestions for further reading, an index, quizzes, and exercises to see if you have the right spy stuff.
 
F&P level: V

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Grade 4–8—In this manual for would-be secret agents, Earnest gives an overview of a spy's life, jargon needed for the position, tips and tactics for honing surveillance skills, and some true life stories. Activities help readers practice writing code and "learn to describe someone in ten seconds." Occasional pen-and-ink illustrations, numerous sidebars, and bulleted items enliven the presentation. Overall, the book is a fun read and most enticing to readers with an interest in intelligence gathering. Although it's not a comprehensive resource, it is one to add to collections that offer multiple perspectives on a subject.—Richard J. Snyder, Inglewood Junior High School, Sammamish, WA END

About the Author

Peter Earnest is a former CIA operations officer and the founding executive director of the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. Suzanne Harper is an acclaimed novelist and nonfiction writer, and the author of The Secret Life of Sparrow Delaney. She lives in New York City.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers (October 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 081098329X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810983298
  • Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I bought this book for a unit I am doing in my classroom. It is a great resource for my students and for me. It came quickly and was is excellent condition.
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