When Georges moves into a New York apartment, a new friend ropes him into an intense investigation of the mysterious 'Mr. X' (Georges' upstairs neighbour). Amidst struggles with bullies and a mom who is never home, Georges has trouble knowing where to turn - or who to trust.
AGE RANGE INTERMEDIATE
Interest Level: ages 8+
Reading Level: ages 8+
THEMES
Family
Spies
Mystery
Bullying
School
Homeschool
New York
USA
OVERALL RATING 10/10
Compelling, not predictable, heartfelt ending
Rebecca Stead has done it again! Liar & Spy tells a compelling story full of twists and turns, with an extremely heartfelt ending. Even as an adult the story was not predictable for me! The combination of fun and comedy with real-life issues is expertly balanced, creating a wonderful read for book-lovers of all ages.