The Real Spy's Guide to Becoming a Spy

By Earnest, Peter & Harper, Suzanne

Publishers Summary:
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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ISBN
978-0-81098-329-8
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on October 1, 2009

Gr 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 writi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

With Suzanne Harper. This guide, written by the executive director of the International Spy Museum, gives readers a glimpse at how spies work. Along...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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