Bridget Wilder: Spy-in-Training

Middle school meets Mission Impossible in this hilarious spy series for fans of Chris Rylander, Stuart Gibbs, and Ally Carter about a girl whose life is turned upside down when she discovers her father is a superspy.

Up until Bridget’s birthday the most exciting moment in her life was when Dale Tookey maybe, sort of, smiled at her one time. But that was before—before she found a mysterious present at her doorstep, before she was transported to a covert CIA agency called Section 23, and before she became Bridget Wilder: Spy-in-Training. Now Bridget’s busting boys out of detention, being chauffeured by a talking car, and infiltrating the popular girls’ clique to steal secret codes, all while undercover as a semi-awkward middle school girl. But will she be able to keep up with her new action-packed life?

It is no secret—Bridget Wilder: Spy-in-Training is the start of an explosive new series packed with gadgets, humor, and best of all: girl power.

She has the training. She has the gadgets. But can an awkward thirteen-year-old really pull off being a secret agent?

• Secret Agent: Bridget Wilder thought her life was boring—until she discovered her dad is a superspy and a covert CIA agency wants to recruit her.
• Middle School Drama: Her first mission? Infiltrate the popular girls’ clique, steal their secret codes, and try not to get tripped in the hallway.
• High-Tech Gadgets: From a talking car with an attitude to a laser hidden in a tube of lip balm, her new spy gear is way cooler than any phone.
• Humorous Stories: Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure where the terrors of middle school meet the high stakes of international espionage.

“This fast-paced novel packs a lot into its pages, including realistic school drama, family tensions, cool spy gadgets, and a serious plot twist. The dearth of strong female protagonists in middle grade spy stories gives this book an added leg up. VERDICT A solid choice for libraries where action and adventure novels fly off the shelves” - School Library Journal

“An action-packed series opener.” - Kirkus Reviews

“An ideal spy romp for tweens on the verge of teens, with a covert invitation to self-reflection tucked into a fast-paced plot.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Readers will surely enjoy this fast-paced escapist story and eagerly await her next adventure.” - Booklist