Mickey and the Missing Spy

Uniting human and animal spies in a thrilling adventure

Anne Miller author Becka Moor illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:4th Nov '21

Should be back in stock very soon

Mickey and the Missing Spy cover

Mickey, a unique human spy, must unite animal and human espionage to rescue her mentor in Mickey and the Missing Spy, a thrilling adventure.

In Mickey and the Missing Spy, readers are introduced to Mickey, a secret agent working for the covert animal spy organization known as COBRA. When her mentor and legendary codebreaker, Hildegarde L. McTavish, mysteriously vanishes, Mickey feels compelled to take action. However, the rules of COBRA dictate that animal spies do not interfere in human matters, creating a significant challenge for Mickey. Determined to bridge the divide between the two worlds, she sets out on a mission that will test her skills and resolve.

As Mickey delves deeper into the investigation, she encounters a series of codes to crack and puzzles to solve. Each twist and turn in the story reveals new mysteries that keep the reader engaged. Mickey's previous experiences with the Animal Spies have demonstrated her intelligence and reliability, earning her a unique position as the only human operative in COBRA. This honor is not lost on her, especially as she grapples with the responsibility of uncovering the truth behind the recent disappearances of human spies.

Ultimately, Mickey and the Missing Spy is a thrilling tale of courage and collaboration, as Mickey strives to unite the human and animal espionage worlds for the first time. Through her journey, she not only seeks to rescue her hero, Hildegarde McTavish, but also to prove that teamwork can transcend boundaries. With action and adventure at every turn, this story is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

Praise for Mickey and the Animal Spies: A spy who stands out from the crowd. * The Telegraph *
A fast-paced mystery full of sparky wit... [with] lots of actual puzzles and codes for children to solve. * BookTrust *
Anne Miller's book is a fun way to show how humans and animals can get on together. * The Express *
An entertaining, crazy caper for all animal lovers and budding spies... Better still, it's interactive! * Konnie Huq *
An absolute must for all curious enquiring minds. * Stephen Fry *
Reviews of Mickey and the Animal Spies: This debut story for children by Anne Miller is a fast-paced mystery full of sparky wit and has lots of actual puzzles and codes for children to solve. Each character has depth and personality (Tilda the sloth is a joy) so not only will children become immersed in a jaunty adventure, they'll also feel like a fully signed-up member of a very special and friendly spy club too. * BookTrust *
This book is an utter joy to read, with its fast-paced, imaginative plot, driven along by short snappy chapters. The idea of a secret service agency run by animals seems completely feasible due to the skilful writing of Anne Miller, and the black and white illustrations by Becka Moor (who has worked on many children's books) are a perfect complement to the text. The explanations of Mickey's code-breaking techniques will be fascinating to children, and are a nice introduction to cyber security which is touched on in the primary school computing curriculum. * V's View from the Bookshelves *

ISBN: 9780192773654

Dimensions: 199mm x 130mm x 16mm

Weight: 166g

192 pages