Playing With Fire (School for S.P.I.E.S., 1) - Hardcover

Hale, Bruce

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 142316850X ISBN 13: 9781423168508

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion, 2013

Synopsis

Juvenile delinquent and budding pyromaniac Max Segredo belongs in juvie hall. At least, that's what his most recent foster family would tell you. Instead, Max ends up on the doorstep of Merry Sunshine Orphanage-their very heavily guarded doorstep. As he begins to acclimate to his new home, Max learns a few things straightaway: first, cracking a Caesar Cipher isn't as hard as it seems; second, never sass your instructor if she's also holding throwing knives; and third, he may not be an orphan after all. Soon, Max and the rest of the students are sent on a mission to keep a dangerous weapon out of the hands of LOTUS, an international group bent on world domination. Of course, all Max cares about is finding out more about his father, the man he's now sure is still alive. As the stakes get higher, Max must make some difficult choices, including who to trust, and finally learns the true meaning of family.

About this title

Product Description:

Playing with Fire Juvenile delinquent and budding pyromaniac Max Segredo belongs in juvie hall. Instead, Max ends up on the doorstep of the heavily guarded Merry Sunshine Orphanage. Soon, Max and the rest of the students are sent on a mission to keep a dangerous weapon out of the hands of an international group bent on world domination. Illustrations. Full description

Review:

PRAISE FOR PLAYING WITH FIRE
"Hale threads the narrative with colorful metaphors and throwaway lines and festoons it with high- and low-tech tools of spycraft. One character's sudden murder aside, the tone is mostly light, with family issues and conflicting loyalties (driven by troubling revelations about Max's dad) for added texture.This lightweight kid-spy romp should find some eager readers." "Kirkus Reviews""

PRAISE FOR PLAYING WITH FIRE
"The book has nonstop action, clear detailed descriptions, and a plot that's easy to follow. . . . a good introduction to the genre." ""School Library Journal"""

PRAISE FOR PLAYING WITH FIRE

"Hale threads the narrative with colorful metaphors and throwaway lines and festoons it with high- and low-tech tools of spycraft. One character's sudden murder aside, the tone is mostly light, with family issues and conflicting loyalties (driven by troubling revelations about Max's dad) for added texture.This lightweight kid-spy romp should find some eager readers."--Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR PLAYING WITH FIRE

"The book has nonstop action, clear detailed descriptions, and a plot that's easy to follow. . . . a good introduction to the genre." --School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 142316850X
• ISBN 13: 9781423168508
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 308
• Illustrator: Dorman Brandon