Reviews

The Boy and the Spy by Felice Arena

jillccox's review

5.0

Perfect for kids mid-elementary kids to read independently, this is an action-packed story about espionage in Italy in World War 2. It’s great for kids who may prefer informational text because the history is so interesting. I really enjoyed it and will be having my son read it later this year.

ezzyjane97's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bearwithmartha's review

5.0

Felice’s writing vividly enlivens his settings and characters. A great spy novel with danger and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Great for 4th grade and up.

stories's review

adventurous challenging fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Highly readable and jolly good romp. 

Spy antics against the setting of WW2 in Italy. Strong setting and themes of family. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Terminal illness, and War

Corrupt priest. Parental illness and death. Air strike.

mandi_m's review

4.0

The younger group read The Boy and The Spy, an adventure set in Italy during WW2. They enjoyed the adventure, bravery and even the violence! We are looking forward to reading the next one.

We rated it:
10 / 8 / 8.5 / 8

missusb21's review

4.0

There's a lot to like with this book. Interesting location, different war-time scenario and lots of exciting, tense scenes.