Description
About the book. How to Be an International Spy presents the world of espionage as a playful training course for curious readers. The narrative takes the child from recruit to secret agent, introducing various aspects of spying. Recommended by the publisher for ages eight and up. The book contains 160 pages and was published in 2015.
Content. Content includes intelligence organizations, spy gear, and codes to be cracked. Various skills are presented through the agent theme, allowing reading to be combined with thinking, observing, and problem-solving. The cover lists Andy Briggs as the author. The themes provide an insight into the secret world known to many from stories and films.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for children who enjoy mysteries, puzzles, and stories of secret missions. The book provides entertainment during travel or can be read in segments at home. English proficiency and interest in the subject determine the level of adult assistance required. This edition is described as a children’s book about the world of spies.
Read together and discover more. Please read together with an adult who can assist with English vocabulary, and let the child describe what they notice in the illustrations. Select one theme at a time, allowing space for questions, short breaks, and personal associations. Return to spreads that spark interest; new details may emerge upon closer inspection. Connect the content to things the child has seen at home, on trips, or in museums. The book can serve as a starting point for conversations in Norwegian, even though the text and captions are in English. Let the child’s interest and reading experience dictate the pace, alternating between reading aloud and joint exploration of the illustrations. Sharing discoveries is easy when multiple people can view the same spread and point out details. Such reading sessions can lead to further investigation using other books or maps.
About the edition. English book, published 2015. 160 pages. ISBN 9781743607725.
