Liar & Spy
Wendy Lamb Books, Random House, August 7th, 2012
When Georges (named after
the painter Georges Seurat) moves from his house to a new apartment, he
meets Safer, a strange, Sherlockian boy, who inducts him into a spy
club. Safer is obsessed with the upstairs neighbor, Mr. X, and convinces
Georges that Mr. X is up to something sinister. But Georges already has
his own problems. His father is trying to start new business after
losing his job, his mother is never home, and two boys are bullying him
at school. Safer's spy activities are getting more and more serious, and
they have Georges worried- can he stop spying and risk losing his only
friend? Only the advice of his namesake- stepping back to look at the
larger picture- will help Georges solve his problems.
A New York City setting, quirky yet believable characters, and true friendship make Liar & Spy a great read for those who have enjoyed Stead's Newbery Award winner or RJ Palacio's Wonder. Like When You Reach Me, Liar & Spy ends with a twist and a turn you won't see coming; it'll make you want to read it all over again.
A New York City setting, quirky yet believable characters, and true friendship make Liar & Spy a great read for those who have enjoyed Stead's Newbery Award winner or RJ Palacio's Wonder. Like When You Reach Me, Liar & Spy ends with a twist and a turn you won't see coming; it'll make you want to read it all over again.
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