Review: Spy Kidz
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 14, 2010
Velvet Ball and The Broken Fairy (Volume 1)I was looking for a good book for boys and found this great adventure novel about a twelve-year-old boy called Thom. He's the son of a secret agent and when his father doesn't come home for a few days, Thom becomes suspicious and breaks into his father's office. When he finds his dad's mobile phone, he realises something bad must have happened to him, after all, he's a secret agent and would never go anywhere without it. Plus he wouldn't leave Thom at home alone without contact.Thom, his best friend, and his friend's teenage sister catch a plane to Ireland in search of clues. How they manage this is hilarious, and the dialogue is fantastic. The author has captured the voice of young adults in a witty and funny way, and with all the disgusting things that kids love.  Through the plots, the kids insult each other and squabble, but are always there for each other when they're needed.On their travels, the kids come up with a way to buy whatever they need, which adds more humour to the story. While hunting for the missing secret agent, they turn themselves into little agents in a funny and believable way. They meet dangerous villains and colourful characters as they get into more and more danger and mischief. The antics of these kids will have the reader on the edge of their seats, keeping them turning the page to see what happens next.Hilly, the teenage girl, is absolutely hilarious. I love the way the author has made her real. While Thom and his friend are searching for Thom's father, Hilly, a klutz of a girl with attitude, who now has access to money and travel, does what any teenage girl would. This annoys the boys and they think she's a big pain in the butt.I don't want to give the plots away, so I'll just say that this story will keep the reader entertained right to the exciting end. I highly recommend it for boys and girls of all ages. It's a great read even for adults and I hope the author will write a sequel. I'll sure be looking out for one.