By Iona Rangeley (author) , David Tazzyman (illustrator) Part of the Cecily Sawyer series
"Sizzling with secret agents and a super-smart heroine, this twisting middle grade mystery is a wonderfully whimsical, thrilling joy."
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As radiant with quirky charm as it is with page-turning mystery, Iona Rangeley’s How to Crack a Code sees its whip-smart, hotel-dwelling, code-cracking heroine Cecily Sawyer throw herself into a second secret agent mission, with her irresistibly named, super- intelligent pet mouse Mrs Maple Syrup on hand for support.
Though Cecily is crestfallen after learning that her story won’t be included in the next issue of Espionage for School-Aged Children, it’s not long before MICE (Magnificently Intelligent Coordinated Espionage), the spy association formed by Cecily and her best friend Felix, find themselves with a new case on their hands. Hot on the heels of the duo steaming open a coded letter addressed to her parents (who also happen to be spies) comes an apparent assassination attempt on the Head Councillor, and more spy sightings that you can shake a magnifying glass at.
With David Tazzyman’s characterful illustrations further enhancing the charm, How to Crack a Code is sure to be adored by 9+-year-olds who love mystery stories laced with interesting language – its whimsical tone is a winner, as is the twisting plot and cast of fabulously eccentric characters, not least Cecily herself whose confidence and sharp mind make her a top-notch, aspirational role model.
The second thrilling, mysterious and very, very funny Cecily Sawyer mystery, from the award-winning author of Einstein the Penguin.
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Cecily Sawyer is surrounded by spies. They’re everywhere – on the streets, in her home, at her school – and after intercepting a highly suspicious message intended for her parents (also spies), Cecily, along with her highly-intelligent pet mouse, Mrs Maple Syrup, decides to investigate.
And the more that Cecily digs, the further the mystery deepens … forcing her to question who – if anyone – she can really trust.
Hugely gripping, incredibly funny, and highly original, and brilliantly illustrated throughout by David Tazzyman, How to Crack a Code is an unputdownable mystery – perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine.
Also available in the series: Cecily Sawyer: How to be a Spy
Praise for Cecily Sawyer: How to be a Spy:
'With so many undercover agents vying for attention, the choice can seem daunting – but Cecily Sawyer: How to Be a Spy , a delightful new adventure by Iona Rangeley, shows the detective formula working at its best … Rangeley is a witty, beguiling writer – and what follows is a neatly plotted adventure, in which each clue forms part of a puzzle which the reader can piece together as the narrative rips along.' – The Telegraph
'Whip smart, absolutely hilarious and full of charm.' – Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star
'A fabulous book' – Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea
'A charming and elegant corrective to the notion that 10 year-old girls and mice have no role to play in espionage.' – Luke Jennings, author of Killing Eve
'I firmly recommend this book. A very good start for those who want to join the profession or who just want a good read.' – Sir John Scarlett, former Chief of MI6 (really)
Iona Rangeley has just finished studying English at Oxford. She has wanted to be a writer since her debut novel Sam and the Pig , which she wrote when she was five. Iona starting writing Einstein the Penguin when her final exams came along, because it was more fun.
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The second thrilling, mysterious and very, very funny Cecily Sawyer mystery, from the award-winning author of Einstein the Penguin. Cecily Sawyer is surrounded by spies.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Cecily Sawyer: How to Crack a Code and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Cecily Sawyer: How to Crack a Code features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Crime & Mystery, Funny, Books to Motivate Reluctant Readers age 9+, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Cecily Sawyer: How to Crack a Code was written by Iona Rangeley and published by HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Cecily Sawyer: How to Crack a Code has 238 pages
Yes it is part of Cecily Sawyer series
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