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Nonfiction Book Review: Secrets, Lies, Gizmos, and Spies, by Janet Wyman Coleman
Reviewed by Tom Murphy (age 13)

An excellent nonfiction resource.



Telling a friend may mean telling the enemy…

Secrets, Lies, Gizmos, and Spies is a history of spies throughout the ages. From tales from the Cold War to tales of Austin Powers this book brings to life the amazing stories of espionage, spies, moles and double agents. This intriguing book covers from the year 1800 BCE throughout history to present day.

This book contains numerous photographs of all manner of spy gadgets, from disguised weapons to astonishing tools and documents as well as guides to the more complicated words and terms coined throughout history.

This book offers an intriguing view of the world of spies and espionage throughout history. A must have for all would be spies. Suitable for both school library and private reading.

Secrets, Lies, Gizmos and Spies: A History of Spies and Espionage

Secrets, Lies, Gizmos, and Spies, by Janet Wyman Coleman
Scholastic, 2006

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The Floatingest Frog, by Sally Murphy, illustrated by Simon Bosch
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