Decoding the Spy School Series 

The Spy School Series, written by Stuart Gibbs, is about Ben Ripley, a middle-class student who dreams of becoming a CIA agent. This fictional book series is usually meant for children ages 8 to 12. This series is praised for its over-the-top humour and has been nominated for several awards, such as the Edgar Award and the CBC Best Children’s Book of the Year award.

The first book of the Spy School Series was originally published on March 6, 2012, under the name Spy School, and as of now, it has a total of 11 books. The latest was on October 3, 2023, with the name Spy School Goes North. This book is about a 12-year-old spy in training, Ben Ripley, who finds himself the centre of attraction as he learns the ins and outs of life as a secret agent. In this article, we will talk about all the books of the Spy School series, their rating, the introduction of each book and public opinion.

Decoding the Spy School Series 

Here we are going to discuss all 11 books; have a look:

Book 1

Spy School

Stuart Gibbs – March 6, 2012 

In the first part of the spy school series, a 12-year-old middle-class student, Ben Ripley, with a dream of becoming a CIA agent, Wants to prove himself as a capable CIA undercover agent. Ben Ripley is recently recruited in a management school (science-based), and that’s actually a CIA academy according to Ben.

He may not state himself as a “secret agent” in his school, but he is one of them. He sets out to make the most of the chances. Throughout dangerous adventures and hilarious moments of his life, Ben comes to the conclusion that he might have what it requires to become a CIA spy, and he could be half of the excellent spy.

Book 2

Spy Camp

Stuart Gibbs – April 2, 2013

The second part of the Spy School series is Spy Camp. The thrilling second part is the best-selling Spy School series. As a middle schooler, Ben Ripley continued his top-secret training last year in his management school during his summer camp to be a top-level spy dodging all sorts of associated dangers.

With Spyder penetrating the spy academy, Ben must use Ali’s training and skills with full potential to fight the enemy to defeat him before it’s too late. Don’t miss out on the exciting next chapter in the upcoming book.

Book 3

Evil Spy School

Stuart Gibbs – January 1, 2015

The third book of the Spy School series is Evil Spy School, in which a middle schooler boy named Ben accidentally shoots a live mortar into the principal office and gets expelled himself immediately. Not long after, going to the boring real world. Ben gets recruited into the evil organization SPYDER spy school. He blends with them, doing bad guys things and keeping an eye on himself.

Then he realized SPYDER was planning a big evil plan. He must spy on them, figure out the plan as soon as possible, and tell the good boys about it without getting caught. This book is full of adventures and thrills.

Book 4

Spy Ski School

Stuart Gibbs – October 11, 2016

The fourth book of the Spy School series is Spy Ski School, in which Ben Ripley, a 13-year-old spy in training, is not as good at school but is great at staying alive in the classroom. Ben is sent on a mission to Colorado on a ski vacation to become friends with Jessica Shang, the daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss. His task is to know the secrets of her father.

However, Ben’s best friend shows up at the ski camp and puts the mission on the line. 

Book 5 

Spy School Secret Service

Stuart Gibbs – October 10, 2017

The fifth book of the Spy Schools series is Spy School Secret Service, in which Ben goes undercover on a solo mission in the White House to take on a SPYDER operative who is deployed to assassinate the president.

Ben may have taken a big task in his hands that he might not be able to handle. Will Ben be able to protect the United States from such chaos with the help of his school spy friends?

Book 6 

Spy School Goes South 

Stuart Gibbs – September 6, 2019

The sixth book of the Spy School Series is Spy School Goes South, in which the spy school goes to the South and takes the readers with the 13-year-old middle schooler Ben on a mission. Ben is taken to Mexico by his nemesis to identify the leader of the evil group SPYDER.

They face many challenges, like a trained killer and a crocodile. The mission turns out deadly, and now Ben and Erica must race against time to stop SPYDER’s evil plan.

Book 7 

Spy School British Invasion

Stuart Gibbs – April 30, 2019 

The seventh book of the Spy School Series is Spy School British Invasion, in which Ben Ripley is finally planning to take SPYDER down, once and for all. Ben is an intelligent spy who defeats their enemy group, SPYDER.

He and his friends have joined with the  British army M16 to kill the mysterious leader of SPYDER. However, as expected, the mission won’t be as easy as they expected. Will Ben Ripley and his spy school friends be able to take their leader down?

Book 8

Spy School Revolution 

Stuart Gibbs – October 6, 2020

The eighth book of the Spy School Series is Spy School Revolution, in which Ben finds out about a mysterious organization, the Croatoan organization, that revolves around the American Revolution.

The CIA conference room is bombed, and his friend Erica is the suspect in the attack. Ben finds himself up against an opponent he has never encountered: his own friend.

Book 9 

Spy School At Sea

Stuart Gibbs – August 31, 2021 

The ninth book of the Spy School Series is Spy School At Sea, in which Ben Ripley faces off with his nemesis on a cruise ship.

Ben’s mission is to act as a part of a family on the ship to learn what Murray is planning. However, nothing goes as Ben and his friends planned, and they find themselves in trouble. The ninth part of the book is all about action, thrill, surprise, and danger.

Book 10 

Spy School Project X

Stuart Gibbs – September 6, 2022

The tenth book of the Spy School Series is Spy School Project X, in which Ben Ripley must find his nemesis, Murray Hill, and clear his name with all the lies about him being online. Murray put a $20 million bounty on his head.

Ben is on the run from an assassin, and he must travel across the state by car, train, and boat while avoiding his enemies. Now, he can’t even trust his own friends and clear all the conspiracy theories.

Book 11 

Spy School Goes North 

Stuart Gibbs – October 3, 2023 

The eleventh book of the Spy Schools Series is Spy Goes North, in which Ben and his friend Cyrus Hale go on a rescue mission after one of their own friends is kidnapped from the training facilities of Alaska.

The plot involves the secret relationship between the United States and Russia. The Russian agent is Cyrus’s nemesis. The mission quickly goes wrong, and the group encounters the KGB agent.

FAQs

In what order does the Spy School Series go in?

Publication Order of Spy School Series is:-

• Spy School 
• Spy Camp 
• Evil spy school
• Spy ski school
• Spy school secret service 
• Spy school goes south 
• Spy school British invasion 
• Spy school revolution 
• Spy school at sea 
• Spy school project x
• Spy school goes north.

What age should spy school series read?

This is a fictional book series about Ben’s life. This book is usually meant for ages 8 to 12 years old.

Does the Spy School series have romance?

Yes, the book ends with some romantic moments between Ben and Erica.

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