Author
Stuart Gibbs
4 books here
Spy School
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 720L · 2012
A genuinely fun spy-academy romp that keeps the plot moving fast enough that middle-grade boys forget to resist reading; the humor lands without being smug.
Charlie Thorne and the Lost City
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 720L · 2021
A fast-paced, James Bond-style adventure that keeps the stakes high without getting too dark or complex for middle graders.
Once upon a Tim
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 750L · 2022
A fast-paced, pun-heavy adventure that balances genuine family tension with enough absurdity to keep reluctant readers turning pages.
Funjungle
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 720L · 2015
A genuinely clever whodunit that treats kids like smart detectives—fast-paced, funny without trying too hard, and surprisingly well-constructed for a theme-park mystery.