The Spy Who Raised Me
by Ted Anderson, illus. by Gianna Meola
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Pub Date Apr 06 2021 | Archive Date Mar 31 2021
Lerner Publishing Group | Graphic Universe ™
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Description
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Some parents want their children to turn out just like them. Only a few secretly turn their kids into elite special operatives.
Josie Black can infiltrate any building, speak a dozen languages, and fight like a martial arts master. But no one told her that. After J.B. detects gaps in her memory, her mom reveals the truth: she works for a covert agency, and she's given J.B. the skills of a super spy. After J.B. freaks out, runs off, and tries to escape the weird world of espionage, she'll have to decide who she wants to be.
A Note From the Publisher
Title also available as library bound for $33.32 (ISBN 9781541532403).
Advance Praise
"You think your parents are strange? While The Spy Who Raised Me is a really fun read, underneath it all is the quintessential feeling that your family either loves you or might just destroy you." —Jason Walz, author-artist of Last Pick
"An action-packed secret-agent story showing that kids really can do anything! Perfect for fans of the Spy School and Alex Rider series."—Leila Sales, author of This Song Will Save Your Life
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781728412917 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 176 |
Featured Reviews
Leslie S, Librarian
Thanks to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group / Graphic Universe for the digital review copy of this comic.
No one ever told Josie that she could speak several languages, pick any lock, and fight like a martial arts master, but her mom knows, because her mom is a spy for The Company. When Josie finds out, she just assumes it’s the CIA, but when the CIA captures Josie, she learns her mom’s not one of them, and they’ve been trying to get to her mom for quite some time. With her memory loss command disengaged, Josie feels more like herself than she ever has before, and she’s ready to help the CIA get what they want, if only she can defeat her mother.
This graphic novel was so much fun. It’s done primarily in reddish/pinkish color tones, and the art is really cool. The issues move super quickly, and it’s quite the adventure. This comic has everything I need, good art, a compelling story, and a kick ass female lead.
It’s out in April, so add it to your pull list or keep an eye out at your favorite, local comic shop or request through your library.
Adriana G, Reviewer
This turned out to be such a fun read.
Josie thinks she's average until she discovers that her mom has spent her whole life brainwashing her into being the best secret agent ever. The discovery sets off a series of events that show Josie that she's better than she ever thought and that all she needs is to take control of her life.
The art is sketchy, dynamic, and somewhat wonky at times, but it works perfectly with the story.
It's definitely something I would recommend for younger readers to enjoy.
Manny happy thanks to NetGalley and Graphic Universe for the early read.
Avid R, Reviewer
The Spy Who Raised Me, by Ted Anderson and Gianna Meola, is about J.B. and Zoe, best friends since early childhood. They embark on a fun and exciting spy mystery adventure. J.B. is an operative, but for who? Who is controlling her and why is she learning about this only now? A fast paced graphic adventure that will delight graphic comic book readers who enjoy spy adventures and good old fashion action. Highly recommended.
Words, Images, & Worlds (, Reviewer
The Spy Who Raised Me is well-written and well-illustrated. It's also fun and enjoyable as a book for younger and older readers. I appreciated this original and clever story, and I loved how the author and artist used the graphic novel medium to tell it.
Sam B, Reviewer
We all know that Corporate Espionage is a thing, trying to steal industry secrets and what not. But in "The Spy Who Raised Me" this is taken to James Bond level.
This felt like stepping into my childhood once again, sitting way to close to the TV, as I watch transfixed by the show on it's screen.
I want to share it with every person I know, because it felt so nostalgic to enjoy something so completely.
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