Books like City Spies

A globe-trotting, gadget-filled adventure wrapped around a surprisingly tender story of kids finding where they truly belong. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with City Spies.

energetic
adventurous
warm
cinematic

01
Only the Good Spy Young
Ally Carter
A high-stakes boarding school adventure where teenage drama collides with shadowy conspiracies and shifting allegiances.
Shares:
- adventurous
- earnest
- suspenseful
- found family
02
Spy school
Stuart Gibbs
A high-stakes, laugh-out-loud collision of middle school awkwardness and blockbuster espionage.
Shares:
- energetic
- humorous
- suspenseful
03
Out of sight, out of time
Ally Carter
A brisk and energetic adventure that blends the familiar halls of a boarding school with the thrilling shadows of espionage.
Shares:
- energetic
- adventurous
- suspenseful
04
Alex Rider : Secret Weapon
Anthony Horowitz
A brisk, action-packed collection of bite-sized espionage thrills and teenage heroics.
Shares:
- energetic
- adventurous
- suspenseful
05
Spy camp
Stuart Gibbs
A high-octane, laugh-out-loud summer adventure where wilderness survival meets espionage hijinks.
Shares:
- energetic
- adventurous
- humorous
- suspenseful
06
Clockwork Princess
Cassandra Clare
A sweeping, gothic finale that shatters your heart with a devastatingly beautiful love triangle and mends it with tears.
Shares:
- earnest
- found family
07
Mr. Lemoncello's great library race
Chris Grabenstein
A high-energy, puzzle-packed scavenger hunt that turns the pursuit of knowledge into a breathless, joyful adventure.
Shares:
- energetic
- clever
08
Amari and the Great Game
B. B. Alston
A high-stakes, magical thrill ride where an underdog heroine must outsmart a rigged system to save the people she loves.
Shares:
- adventurous
- earnest
- suspenseful
09
City of Ghosts
Victoria Schwab
A delightfully chilly romp through haunted cobblestone streets that balances genuine spooks with the warmth of an unbreakable friendship.
Shares:
- adventurous
- earnest
10
The Three Secret Cities (Jack West, Jr. Book 5)
Matthew Reilly
A high-octane blend of mystery and explosive action that races toward uncovering hidden truths.
Shares:
- adventurous
- suspenseful
11
Look Both Ways
Jason Reynolds
A vibrant, interconnected snapshot of the unsupervised magic and quiet struggles that happen on the walk home from school.
Shares:
- warm
- humorous
12
NERDS
Michael Buckley
A high-energy, gadget-filled romp where schoolyard outcasts transform into world-saving secret agents.
Shares:
- energetic
- adventurous
- humorous

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