Secret Agent Y.O.U.
Are Y.O.U. ready to be a Young Operative Undercover?
Secret Agent Y.O.U. recruits the next generation
of spymasters, cryptologists, and surveillance experts.
If you can train your pet gerbil to roll over, if you’re
an expert crossword solver, or if you’re a pretty
consistent magician, your skills may help launch your spy
career.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to make James
Bond shake in his shoes, this book is for you. You’ll
find everything you need to know about spy tradecraft inside
these covers. Challenge yourself with activities for assessing
your current readiness for spy missions, and learn how to
keep improving your skills over time. You’ll learn
how to conduct surveillance, create and deliver coded messages,
and disguise yourself so even your dog won’t recognize
you. Divided into six sections inlcuding Cryptology 101,
The Art of Disguise and A Peek at Surveillance, Secret
Agent Y.O.U. delivers the goods for a solid foundation
in spy work (also a great way to have fun on your own or
with friends, er, fellow agents).
Becker’s secret blend of entertainment and education
paired with Dave Whamond’s colorful cartoon-style
illustrations transport secret agent trainees into a quirky
world of incognito characters and action-packed scenes from
the field. While an imagined poison dart, disguised as a
chicken drumstick, hurtles toward your head in a Turkish
market, you’ll be discovering how you can improve
your reflexes and reaction time (Official Reaction Time
Tester included). The missions and activities in Secret
Agent Y.O.U. not only build skills required in the spy
world, but also promote a positive approach to everyday
routines. The ultimate mission: Use your imagination, maintain
your physical fitness, and stay tuned-in to your surroundings.
Accolades
2008 Silver
Birch Award Winner. (This “reader’s choice”
awards is sponsored by the Ontario Library Association.)
Ontario Library Association’s Best Bets - Top
Canadian Children’s Books
Reviews
"Secret Agent Y.O.U. will be a hit with any young reader
interested in getting to the heart of spying, or just about
anyone interested in an in-depth, factual look at this popular
subject." – Quill & Quire
"Becker’s sense of humour and her playfulness
with words…are matched by Dave Whamond’s madcap
and hilarious, full-colour ‘spy art’ cartoon
illustrations…" – CM: Canadian Review of
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Written by Helaine Becker
Illustrated by Dave Whamond
8 1/2 x 9 1/2", 64 Pages
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