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A humorous presentation of the history of espionage and the stories of individual spies from around the world.
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John Farman attended Harrow Art School followed by the Royal College of Art. After completing his Masters degree he worked in the advertising industry until his departure to become a full-time writer and illustrator. He is the author of several children's books, including The Very Bloody History of Britain (without the boring bits), The Very Bloody History of London, C.R.A.P. (A Collection of Rotten Adult Principles) and Jesus: The Teenage Years. He lives in London.
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Gr. 5-8. This great little book is sure to grab the interest of almost any young history buff or spy enthusiast. With droll delivery, occasional slapstick cartoons, and plenty of hilarious asides, Farman knows just how to reach kids and share the intrigue, danger, and often absurdity associated with the activities and eventual fates of spies. The first chapter offers a cursory introduction to spying, with the bulk of the text accounts of spies throughout history. In one chapter, Farman covers the very early spies (dating back to China, 510 B.C.E.); then he describes "unlikely" spies, women spies, and "deadly" spies. Farman's lighthearted approach makes page-turning fun with tidbits about double-crosses, bizarre assassinations, and devious trickery. Science fans will especially appreciate explanations of wild gadgets and simple spying techniques (such as how to make disappearing ink) that they might try at home or in class. For the information or just for the fun, kids will enjoy this book. Roger Leslie
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- PublisherLerner Pub Group
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0822508451
- ISBN 13 9780822508458
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages96
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