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  • Published: 3 April 2017
  • ISBN: 9781760142933
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 160

The Boy and the Spy




A thrilling story set against the backdrop of WWII, from the bestselling author of the Specky Magee series.

Leap into the adventure of a lifetime…
Things have never been easy for Antonio, but now it seems like the war will never end. So when Antonio is caught up in the dangerous world of freedom fighters and spies, will it change his life or destroy him?

  • Published: 3 April 2017
  • ISBN: 9781760142933
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 160

About the author

Felice Arena

Felice Arena is one of Australia's best-loved children's writers. He is the author and creator of many popular and award-winning children's books for all ages, including the acclaimed historical adventures The Boy and the Spy, Fearless Frederic, The Great Escape and The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan, which was longlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize. His series include the bestselling Specky Magee books and the popular Andy Roid and Sporty Kids series.

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Praise for The Boy and the Spy

The Boy and the Spy ... is a fast-paced and exciting book that will have you eagerly turning each page to find out just what happens next.

Alan Edwards, Bookshelf

Awards & recognition

Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards

Shortlisted  •  2018  •  8–10 Years

WA Young Readers Book Award

Shortlisted  •  2020  •  Older Readers Award