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Liar & Spy

By Rebecca Stead

Spying on Mr X seems fun—until Safer’s secret missions put Georges’ loyalty to the test.

mysterious thought-provoking tender unpredictable

Genres

Mystery Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Liar & Spy about?

When Georges moves to a new Brooklyn flat, he discovers a secret spy club in the basement and meets Safer, an intriguing boy his age. Soon they are watching Mr X, a mysterious neighbour who lives upstairs. At first, spying feels like an exciting game and gives Georges a new friend. But Safer’s missions become increasingly demanding, forcing Georges to question what is true, how far loyalty should go, and whether friendship can survive secrets and lies.

About the author

Rebecca Stead is an award-winning author from the United States who writes exciting and thoughtful stories for children. Her book 'When You Reach Me' is especially popular and has won important prizes. Rebecca enjoys creating books that make readers think, wonder, and feel inspired to explore the world around them.

Pages

208 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2013

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