Book Series · 7 Books

City Spies Books

In order from City Spies to Europa.

The City Spies series is a set of 7 chapter books by James Ponti, published between 2020 and 2026. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 400 pages. Subjects across the series include spies, hackers, and problem solving.

City Spies
Golden Gate
Forbidden City
City of the Dead
Mission Manhattan
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

City Spies
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

City Spies

By James Ponti

A young hacker joins a secret spy team to stop a villain and save the world.

378 pages· 64,521 words· Est. 9 hour read
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Summary: Sara Martinez, a skilled hacker, faces juvenile detention until a British spy offers her a new life with a secret MI6 team. Now, part of the City Spies, Sara must navigate espionage, teamwork, and danger. As she heads to Paris, she must prevent a rival from winning a fortune and stop a looming threat. Can Sara and her diverse team of young spies outsmart the villains and save the day?
In reading order

City Spies Series

7 books · Published 2020–2026

#1
City Spies
#1 in Series
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$1899

City Spies

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young hacker joins a secret spy team to stop a villain and save the world.

#2
Golden Gate
#2 in Series
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$1797

Golden Gate

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Young spies face a mole and double agents in a thrilling mission.

#3
Forbidden City
#3 in Series
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Forbidden City

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Young spies face a global threat, infiltrating high-stakes arenas to stop a sinister plot.

#4
City of the Dead
#4 in Series
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City of the Dead

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Young spies unravel cyberattacks, uncovering deeper mysteries in Cairo.

#5
Mission Manhattan
#5 in Series
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$1797

Mission Manhattan

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Young spies race to protect a climate activist from a looming threat in New York City.

#6
London Calling
#6 in Series
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London Calling

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Young spies race to rescue a missing sister and thwart a royal wedding threat.

#7
Europa
#7 in Series
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$1797

Europa

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Spies race to stop a criminal's escape and prevent attacks across Europe.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the City Spies series?

There are 7 books in the City Spies series. It began with City Spies in 2020, and the newest book, Europa, was published in 2026.

What order should you read the City Spies books in?

Start with City Spies and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the City Spies books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which City Spies book is the longest?

Forbidden City (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 74,506 words (442 pages).

Which City Spies book is the shortest?

Europa (Book #7) is the shortest at 61,693 words (384 pages).

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The authors and illustrators who bring City Spies to life.

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James Ponti

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