Owen Foote, Super Spy

Owen Foote #5

by Stephanie Greene, Martha Weston (Illustrations)

Owen Foote has a new spying. He thinks that secretly watching people is the coolest thing in the world. But eavesdropping on his dad talking with a neighbor about lawn care is getting a little boring. Owen is ready for bigger challenges, and he has already selected his next Mr. Mahoney, his school principal. It’s going to be the ultimate spy test. Cloaked in camouflage and prepared to Duck or Die, Owen and his friends embark on their covert assignment. It will be Owen’s most daring adventure yet.

Fast-paced and funny, Owen’s latest enterprise has all the insightful humor and character appeal that make this series a sure bet for young readers.

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Owen and his friends have formed their own spy ring. Seeing themselves as CIA-like spies, they look for bigger challenges than to spy on their families and neighbors. That's when Owen devises the ultimate spy test: spying on Mr. Mahoney, their principal and ex-marine. Just thinking about spying on Mr. Mahoney sends chills down his friends' back, so they agree to go for it.

[Lgordo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good, but as usual, I think the lesson was too subtle. my own 7yo thought Owen's punishment was so much fun, completely missing why it wasn't. I picked this up for my own wannabe spy, and he immediately felt superior to Owen, with his underwear camo. Enjoyable read.

[DANIEL R BROWN · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books

I loved this book.It was a wonderful kids book. I am eleven years old.It was really funny.And I learned a good life lesson.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing special or particularly entertaining about it. Kids get in trouble and learn lesson. Seems a bit didactic and dated.

[Sharon Buxton · Rating 3 out of 5]

B. children's book, grade 2