Joan Kessler

I enjoyed this over the top, campy caper, mostly because of my theatre background. It wasn't a particularly clever whodunnit mystery, but it was fast-paced and entertaining. I liked the split narrative, text chains, & newspaper articles. Recommended for people who enjoy theatrics & occasional racy dialogue.

I've really enjoyed this series. I love how the girls have unique gifts that make the team work well together. Each book has a color motif, and each story focuses on a different spy craft, with notes at the end. A great series for pre-Nancy Drew fans!

A fun adventure mystery with delightful illustrations. I loved learning about the real Lady Spies. The book design is lots of fun, too; black and white illustrations with a feature color (in this case yellow). And this story features the fabulous Josephine Baker! I would have loved this as a young reader. I'm looking forward to more spy shenanigans!

This book was great fun, a fairytale told out of order and filled with rich nonsense and wisdom. The author speaks directly to the reader, much like A. A. Milne's Winne-the-Pooh, adding to the whimsy. The absurd, magical chaos is reminiscent of Terry Pratchett. The whole thing is silly, charming, and deeply tender.

Another fun caper with the Petite Private Eyes and the Secret Spy Society.