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Caramel reviews Spy School Goes South by Stuart Gibbs

Caramel has already reviewed the first five books of the Spy School series of Stuart Gibbs. Today he is talking to Sprinkles about Book Six: Spy School Goes South, first published in 2018.

Sprinkles: So Caramel, here we are, with yet another Spy School book. What is this one about?

Caramel: So in this one, Ben goes to Mexico because he was told by Murray that the leaders of SPYDER would be there. Then he gets shot at with a missile.

S: Why would he listen to Murray? Isn’t Murray an untrustable character?

C: Yes he is a baddie, but for some reason Ben trusts him to be telling the truth in this case.

S: I see. Was he?

C: At least that is what Murray knew to be the truth. And it did turn out that at least some of the leaders of SPYDER were there, so yes, he was telling the truth after all. But Ben never gets to see them.

S: You said he gets attacked. So does he figure out how to get out of it?

C: Yes.

S: And most of the story is taking place in Mexico?

C: Yep. I guess that is the going south in the title.

S: I guess so. So are there any new characters in this book?

C: Yes, Erica’s mom Catherine Hale.

S: What can you tell us about her?

C: She is very helpful. Maybe even more than Erica.

S: Interesting! So how old is Ben in this book?

C: I think he is thirteen now. It is one year after the first book.

S: Wow! so a lot has happened in that one year, right?

C: Yes. This is the sixth book after all.

Caramel is reading Spy School Goes South by Stuart Gibbs. — Caramel is reading *Spy School Goes South* by Stuart Gibbs.

S: What did you like most about Spy School Goes South?

C: I liked the part where Ben finds out and foils SPYDER’s evil plan again.

S: Why?

C: Because it was hilarious to see Joshua Hallal freak out about it.

S: Wait, who is Hallal?

C: Joshua Hallal is an evil dude.

S: Hmm, so I guess it is good that he freaks out then.

C: Yes.

S: Does this book make you want to continue to read the rest of the series?

C: Of course!

S: Okay, then maybe we should wrap up this one. Can you describe Spy School Goes South using three to five words?

C: Reprehensible. Repugnant. Odious. Loathsome. Abhorrent. Subhuman.

S: Wait, what? That’s what you think about the book?

C: No of course not! I’m just quoting Erica! That is what she says about Murray!

S: You did surprise me there Caramel! So honestly, would you try to describe the book now?

C: Okay, okay. How about “spyfull”, “adventurous”, and “page-turner”?

S: Those will work fine Caramel, thank you! What do you want to tell our readers?

C: Stay tuned for more book bunny reviews!

Caramel enjoyed reading Spy School Goes South by Stuart Gibbs and is ready for Book Seven! — Caramel enjoyed reading *Spy School Goes South* by Stuart Gibbs and is ready for Book Seven!

Caramel reviews Spy School: Secret Service by Stuart Gibbs

Caramel is on a roll, reviewing the Spy School books of Stuart Gibbs one by one. Today he talks about the fifth book in the series: Spy School: Secret Service, first published in 2017. As usual, Sprinkles is taking notes and asking questions.

Sprinkles: So Caramel, here we are, talking about yet another Spy School book. What is this one about?

Caramel: Ben is re-activated and saves the chairman of Joint Chief of Staff and the president from being assassinated by SPYDER.

S: Wow, that sounds serious and dangerous!

C: It is! Spying is dangerous business!

S: So reading these books is not giving you any ideas of becoming a spy?

C: No, definitely not. I just like reading about Ben’s adventures and misadventures.

S: That’s fair. So do we meet any new characters in Spy School: Secret Service?

C: Yes. Kimmy, Jemma, Jason, and President Stern.

S: So who are all those people? I’m guessing President Stern is the president of the United States and the person Ben will save. So who are the other three?

C: Jason and Jemma are the President’s kids. Kimmy is a person who is on the staff of the White House. She gives Ben a tour of the White House and introduces him to Jason.

S: Okay. I am assuming these people all play some important roles in the adventure?

C: Yep.

S: Do any of the characters from the earlier books show up too?

C: Yes of course. Ben’s friend Erica is there, and his nemesis, the evil genius Murray Hill is there. And so on.

Caramel is reading Spy School: Secret Service by Stuart Gibbs. — Caramel is reading *Spy School: Secret Service* by Stuart Gibbs.

S: What did you like about this book most?

C: I liked the part when Ben and Murray fight with swords the most.

S: Why?

C: Because it was really funny. And I like it when Ben can beat Murray in something.

S: I see. I guess it is normal to root for the main character. So Id you were to describe this book in three to five words, what would you say?

C: Funny, fight scenes, and somewhat tense.

S: I like that recap! So is it tenser than the earlier books?

C: Not really. It is a little higher stakes maybe, but then again, I know Ben will figure things out. So it is not that bad.

S: I see. I guess we do know there are quite a few more books in the series, so surely Ben will make it out of this one.

C: Yep.

S: So does this book make you want to continue to read the rest of the series?

C: Yes. I am ready for the next book!

S: Alright, then. Let us wrap up this review. What would you like to tell our readers?

C: Stay tuned for more book bunny reviews!

Caramel loved reading Spy School: Secret Service by Stuart Gibbs and is ready for the next book. — Caramel loved reading *Spy School: Secret Service* by Stuart Gibbs and is ready for the next book.

Caramel reviews Spy Ski School by Stuart Gibbs

Caramel has already reviewed the first three books of the Spy School novels by Stuart Gibbs. Today he is talking about the fourth book, Spy Ski School, first published in 2016. As usual, Sprinkles is taking notes and asking followup questions.

Sprinkles: So Caramel, here we are, and you have yet another Spy School book in your paws.

Caramel: Yep.

S: So tell me, what is this one about?

C: In this book, Ben becomes an actual agent for the CIA and stops a bad person from setting a bomb off in Oregon.

S: Wait, Ben is still a kid though?

C: I know. But he still becomes an agent.

S: I am not sure that is terribly realistic.

C: Well, nobody said anything about realistic. That is why it is called fiction, Sprinkles!

S: Okay, okay, you are right. So there will be some unexpected things happening. So tell me, are there any new characters in this book?

C: Yes. Dane Bramage, Jessica Shang, and Leo Shang.

S: Okay, so who are they?

C: Leo Shang is an evil dude; he is a Chinese salesman. Jessica is his daughter but she is not at all evil. And she becomes friends with Ben. And she has a crush on him.

S: Okay, so wait, does the book get too mushy?

C: No. you know I would not like it if it did.

S: Right. Okay, so who is Dane Bramage?

C: He is a bodyguard; he guards the Shangs. His name looks like Brain Damage.

S: Yeah, I can see that! So is Leo Shang the main baddie in this book?

C: Yes, but Murray Hill, the main bad person from the first book, Spy School, also shows up.

S: Okay. So what is the ski school part about?

C: Ben goes to a ski school in Oregon to infiltrate the evil network.

Caramel is reading Spy Ski School by Stuart Gibbs. — Caramel is reading *Spy Ski School* by Stuart Gibbs.

S: What did you like about this book most?

C: The time where Ben knocked Murray out.

S: Why?

C: Because it serves him right!

S: I see. So there is a lot of violence in these books?

C: I guess.

S: I suppose that could be expected. After all, these books remind me of the adventures of James Bond. One of our readers even suggested that SPYDER could be analogous to SPECTRE, the international crime syndicate in many of the Bond stories.

C: I have not watched enough Bond movies to agree or disagree.

S: That was a very diplomatic answer Caramel! Anyways, let us get back to Spy Ski School. Can you describe it using three to five words?

C: Intense, funny, and suspenseful.

S: Those work! Does this book make you want to continue to read the rest of the series?

C: Yes, of course. I have to get my paws on the next book!

S: Okay, okay. So let us wrap this up then. What do you want to tell our readers?

C: Stay tuned for more book bunny reviews!

Caramel has loved reading Spy Ski School by Stuart Gibbs and cannot wait to get his paws on the fifth book of the series. — Caramel has loved reading *Spy Ski School* by Stuart Gibbs and cannot wait to get his paws on the fifth book of the series.

Caramel reviews Evil Spy School by Stuart Gibbs

Caramel is going through the Spy School novels by Stuart Gibbs one by one and reviewing them for the book bunnies blog. Today he is talking to Sprinkles about the third book: Evil Spy School, first published in 2015.

Sprinkles: So Caramel, here we are, talking about yet another Spy School book.

Caramel: Yep, this is the third book. I think there are a few more.

S: I think there are eleven in all so far.

C: So I have eight more to go.

S: Yes, that sounds about right. I don’t think these later books have the graphic novel versions just yet.

C: I don’t think so. But as soon as those show up, I will need to review those too.

S: I can see that. Okay, so this third book is called Evil Spy School. Why? Can you tell us a bit about what this book is about?

C: Ben is thrown out of his original spy school and so he enters SPYDER’s school.

S: Wait, isn’t SPYDER the evil organization that Ben was fighting against earlier?

C: Yes.

S: So why is Ben changing sides?

C: Well, they kicked him out of the other school.

S: Wait. The CIA was behind the original Spy School. So who is behind SPYDER?

C: It’s a secret.

S: I see. Are there any new characters?

C: Yes. There are at least two people that are new: Ashley Sparks and Nefarious Jones are the ones I remember.

S: Okay. So who are those?

C: They are both students at the evil spy school. Nefarious Jones sits on the couch all day playing video games, and he is not a very nice person really. Ashley Sparks was kicked out of the Olympics so decided to turn evil. I am not sure I totally got her reasoning, but she seems a bit weird. She actually seems to enjoy being evil.

S: I see. So does Ben become friends with these people?

C: Yes and no. But I am not going to say much more because otherwise I will give away some of the plot.

Caramel is reading Evil Spy School by Stuart Gibbs. — Caramel is reading *Evil Spy School* by Stuart Gibbs.

S: What did you like about Evil Spy School most?

C: The fact that Ben figures out the plot again.

S: Why?

C: Because I think that this was a good ending to the mystery.

S: Hmm, I see. I guess you cannot say much more without giving more away. So how about describing the book? How would you do that it using three to five words?

C: Action packed, funny, and spy-full.

S: That sounds like the book just hit the spot for you. Did it also make you want to continue to read the rest of the series?

C: Yes yes yes! I am ready for book four!

S: Okay, then, let us wrap this up so you can dive right into that one. So what do you want to tell our readers?

C: Stay tuned for more book bunny reviews!

Caramel enjoyed reading Evil Spy School by Stuart Gibbs and is ready for book four! — Caramel enjoyed reading *Evil Spy School* by Stuart Gibbs and is ready for book four!