Mac Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1): Volume 1 by Barnett, Mac

A thrilling, hilarious fully-illustrated spy adventure series, from the esteemed New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett

A New York Times bestsellerAn Amazon Best Book of 2018Before Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid.And while he was a kid, he was a spy.Not just any spy.But a spy...for the Queen of England.James Bond meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this groundbreaking fully-illustrated chapter book series Mac B., Kid Spy. The precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure...but will he find it in time?From secret identities to Karate hijinks, this fast-paced, witty and historically inspired chapter book will keep readers guessing until the very last page. With full-color illustrations and fascinating historical facts masterfully sprinkled throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue, absurdity, history and humor. Discover this totally smart and side-splittingly funny series, and experience what it's really like to be a kid spy.

Author: Mac Barnett
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 09/11/2018
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.80w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781338143591
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 197677 / Mac Undercover


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2018
School Library Journal 07/01/2018 pg. 60
Publishers Weekly 07/09/2018
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2018 pg. 76
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Mike Lowery is a New York Times bestselling illustrator who has worked on dozens of award-winning books for kids, including The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School, Mac B., Kid Spy series by Mac Barnett, How to Be a T. Rex, and many others. He's also written several books, including the Graphix Chapters Bug Scout series, Everything Awesome About series, and Santa Shark. Visit him online at mikelowery.com.
MAC BARNETT is the New York Times bestselling author of many picture books, including the New York Times bestseller The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse; the Caldecott Honor Book and E.B. White Read Aloud Award-winner Sam and Dave Dig a Hole; and the Caldecott Honor Book and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winner Extra Yarn. He is also the coauthor of the bestselling Terrible Two series with Jory John. Mac lives in Oakland, California.