Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description: Eight-year-old Matt Stevens discovers his parents are spies when a car chase disrupts his birthday. Thrust into espionage—from decoding messages to evading villains—Matt teams with classmate and crush, Olive, balancing school crushes, soccer practice, and secret missions. Calabrese's fast-paced adventure blends kid logic with spy thrills: gadget-filled backpacks, rooftop chases, and parental double lives. As loyalties test and truths unfold, Matt learns courage amid chaos. Humorous, heartfelt middle-grade mystery champions ingenuity, friendship, and family secrets with non-stop action perfect for reluctant readers craving clever twists.