Spy Dad - Hardcover

Laajarinne, Jukka

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1623719933 ISBN 13: 9781623719937

Publisher: Crocodile Books, 2018

Synopsis

Olivia is Fed up! Having a dad whos a secret agent is hard: spies work long hours and travel a lot. Olivia wants more family time, so whats to be done? In this fast-paced story, Dad makes a decision that takes them on an adventure. With dark and mysterious characters following in their tail, Olivias spy dad is always one step ahead. But he knows that vacations cant last forever. Will Dads final decision make Olivia happy?

About this title

About the Author:

Jukka Laajarinne is a Finnish author who has previously won the Nordic Picture Book Award (Grannys Machine, 2005), and received two nominations for the prestigious Finlandia Junior Prize. He enjoys success across several genres, writing not only childrens books but also novels, science fiction, short stories and essays.

Review:

“Mäntärri works in zippy, exclamatory graphics rendered in Marimekko-esque patterns and colors, and offers some irreverent domestic humor... Given the plethora of books in which kids imagine themselves as ninjas and spies, readers of all ages may find it refreshing to see a parent with a secret life, too. Ages 3–8.”

(―Publishers Weekly)

“A comical and silly look at a most unusual lifestyle. A fun addition... The graphic style illustrations are bold and bright, and add more appeal for young readers.”

(―School Library Journal)

About this edition

• Publisher: Crocodile Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1623719933
• ISBN 13: 9781623719937
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Mänttäri Timo