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'With so many undercover agents vying for attention, the choice can seem daunting – but Cecily Sawyer: How to Be a Spy, a delightful new adventure by Iona Rangeley, shows the detective formula working at its best … Rangeley is a witty, beguiling writer – and what follows is a neatly plotted adventure, in which each clue forms part of a puzzle which the reader can piece together as the narrative rips along.' – The Telegraph
'Whip smart, absolutely hilarious and full of charm.' – Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star
'A fabulous book' – Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea
'A charming and elegant corrective to the notion that 10 year-old girls and mice have no role to play in espionage.' – Luke Jennings, author of Killing Eve
'I firmly recommend this book. A very good start for those who want to join the profession or who just want a good read.' – Sir John Scarlett, former Chief of MI6 (really)
Praise for EINSTEIN THE PENGUIN:
‘Funny, intriguing and utterly heart-warming … Wonderful’ Booktrust
‘A delight’ Sunday Times
About the Author
Iona Rangeley grew up in Norfolk and studied English at Oxford, where she developed a love of children's books. She has wanted to be a writer since her debut novel, Sam and the Pig, which she wrote when she was five.
David Tazzyman is an internationally acclaimed award-winning illustrator.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Joyful, witty, exciting, zany, nerdy and super cool
This is such a life-affirming and joyous book - full of adventure and humour - and also just a little bit Alice in Wonderland. In this superficially realistic world appearances drop away to show increasingly whacky and sinister goings-on that only the sharp observation of a determined child can unravel. I can really recommend this book as a deliriously happy place for slightly nerdy kids of either sex, who long to get to the bottom of things and express their full brainy potential. The codes that run throughout will draw in any child who leans towards science and maths. We gave a copy to just that kind of a boy who doesn't normally care for reading and he consumed it in two days. Cecily is a tough cookie - super cool and self-possessed (well, mostly... it isn't easy when you are an only child whose parents vanish without leaving you enough clean socks). She is also witty, playfully irreverent and wise - the sort of child who you'd absolutely love to be or be friends with.
5.0 out of 5 stars Psssst! I was never here...
So pleased it wasn't just me who wanted to be a spy as a kid when they were all male - more female ones now for kids to read about but this is funny and for slightly younger readers (no nasty stuff). And books that teach you how to do stuff are always good value.
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and imaginative read
Such a wonderful read! Cecily is immediately charming, and the mystery is so imaginative and compelling. I’d recommend it to readers of any age!
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
This one starts off a bit slow, but that is a useful build-up as we get to know more about Cecily before the mystery kicks off. The writing is done beautifully. The first chapter could be very useful for teaching character description.
5.0 out of 5 stars Crowd pleaser!
Beautifully written and so imaginative. Popular with my cousins of both genders and a variety of ages.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever!
Best book I've ever read!
5.0 out of 5 stars My kid loves it!
Got an early copy. My son has been enjoying it. He's started slipping coded messages under my bedroom door. So I guess that's a good thing?
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Cecily Sawyer: How To Be a Spy
AED6463
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United Kingdom
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Description:
Review
'With so many undercover agents vying for attention, the choice can seem daunting – but Cecily Sawyer: How to Be a Spy, a delightful new adventure by Iona Rangeley, shows the detective formula working at its best … Rangeley is a witty, beguiling writer – and what follows is a neatly plotted adventure, in which each clue forms part of a puzzle which the reader can piece together as the narrative rips along.' – The Telegraph
'Whip smart, absolutely hilarious and full of charm.' – Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star
'A fabulous book' – Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea
'A charming and elegant corrective to the notion that 10 year-old girls and mice have no role to play in espionage.' – Luke Jennings, author of Killing Eve
'I firmly recommend this book. A very good start for those who want to join the profession or who just want a good read.' – Sir John Scarlett, former Chief of MI6 (really)
Praise for EINSTEIN THE PENGUIN:
‘Funny, intriguing and utterly heart-warming … Wonderful’ Booktrust
‘A delight’ Sunday Times
About the Author
Iona Rangeley grew up in Norfolk and studied English at Oxford, where she developed a love of children's books. She has wanted to be a writer since her debut novel, Sam and the Pig, which she wrote when she was five.
David Tazzyman is an internationally acclaimed award-winning illustrator.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Joyful, witty, exciting, zany, nerdy and super cool
This is such a life-affirming and joyous book - full of adventure and humour - and also just a little bit Alice in Wonderland. In this superficially realistic world appearances drop away to show increasingly whacky and sinister goings-on that only the sharp observation of a determined child can unravel. I can really recommend this book as a deliriously happy place for slightly nerdy kids of either sex, who long to get to the bottom of things and express their full brainy potential. The codes that run throughout will draw in any child who leans towards science and maths. We gave a copy to just that kind of a boy who doesn't normally care for reading and he consumed it in two days. Cecily is a tough cookie - super cool and self-possessed (well, mostly... it isn't easy when you are an only child whose parents vanish without leaving you enough clean socks). She is also witty, playfully irreverent and wise - the sort of child who you'd absolutely love to be or be friends with.
5.0 out of 5 stars Psssst! I was never here...
So pleased it wasn't just me who wanted to be a spy as a kid when they were all male - more female ones now for kids to read about but this is funny and for slightly younger readers (no nasty stuff). And books that teach you how to do stuff are always good value.
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and imaginative read
Such a wonderful read! Cecily is immediately charming, and the mystery is so imaginative and compelling. I’d recommend it to readers of any age!
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
This one starts off a bit slow, but that is a useful build-up as we get to know more about Cecily before the mystery kicks off. The writing is done beautifully. The first chapter could be very useful for teaching character description.
5.0 out of 5 stars Crowd pleaser!
Beautifully written and so imaginative. Popular with my cousins of both genders and a variety of ages.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever!
Best book I've ever read!
5.0 out of 5 stars My kid loves it!
Got an early copy. My son has been enjoying it. He's started slipping coded messages under my bedroom door. So I guess that's a good thing?
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