The Doublecross: (And Other Skills I Learned as a Superspy)

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With a hilarious and charismatic cast of characters, this start to a fresh middle grade action-adventure series is part Spy Kids and all fun! Everyone in twelve-year-old Hales family is a spy, going way back. Theyve all worked for the Sub Rosa Society, an elite organization thats so top secret that new agents arent recruited; theyre born. His parents may be the ultimate spy team at SRS, but Hale isnt your typical stealthy spy--he is, as his mother puts it, "big-boned," and as some of his classmates put it, "fat." Still, hes convinced he will someday be a great field agent. After all, its his legacy. But when both his mother and father go missing on a secret mission--likely captured by the SRSs number one enemy--its Hales time to step up and (with a little help from his acrobat-cheerleader little sister) save the day. Don't miss these other books from Jackson Pearce: The Doublecross The Inside Job The Ellie, Engineer series Ellie, Engineer Ellie, Engineer: The Next Level Ellie, Engineer: In the Spotlight

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Hale is a quick-thinking and daring underdog, with an impressive arsenal of skills and spy tricks. The book ends on a satisfying note but leaves plenty of room for future sequels. Fast-paced, funny, and full of unexpected plot twists, this spy novel will easily appeal to middle grade adventure fans. * School Library Journal *
Exciting missions, cool gadgets, and plenty of intrigue make this a fun read from the get-go. The icing on the cake is Hale, whose self-deprecating manner, kind heart, and intelligence will steal hearts as well as the show. International espionage plus wacky high jinks equals plot-twisting fun. * Kirkus Reviews *
An entertaining and memorable story. . . Pearce sets the stage for what could easily become a favorite series. * Publishers Weekly *
A zany. . . clever protagonist. Oddball characters with plenty of heart and nifty gadgets will draw in readers who appreciate humorous underdog stories. * Booklist *
Fairy tales take a modern twist with this action-packed story of strong sisters, deadly wolves, and risky love. -- Melissa Marr, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, on SISTER RED
It is easy to care what happens to these characters, even when readers are left wondering who is on the right side and who is not . . . will still satisfy readers looking for a thrill. * VOYA on SWEETLY *
A hilarious and heartfelt story. -- Jennifer Echols, award-winning author of ENDLESS SUMMER and LOVE STORY, on PURITY
Fun, light reading that gives thoughtful and conscientious kids center stage. * Booklist on AS YOU WISH *

Author Bio

Jackson Pearce lives in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the author of a series of teen retold fairy-tales, including Sisters Red, Sweetly, Fathomless, and Cold Spell, as well as two stand-alones, As You Wish and Purity. As J. Nelle Patrick, she is the author of Tsarina. In addition to the Ellie, Engineer series, The Doublecross, and The Inside Job, her middle grade novels include Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures, co-written with Maggie Stiefvater. www.jacksonpearce.com @JacksonPearce (Twitter and Instagram)