Book Series · 13 Books

Spy School Books

In order from Spy School to Spy School Blackout.

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First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Spy School

By Stuart Gibbs

A nerdy middle schooler is recruited by a secret CIA academy.

290 pages· 60,641 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

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Summary: Ben Ripley, a socially awkward middle schooler, dreams of joining the CIA. When he's unexpectedly recruited to a secretive Espionage Academy disguised as a science school, his life takes a thrilling turn. Can Ben transform from a bumbling nerd into a top-notch spy, or will his clumsiness be his downfall? As he navigates this new world of espionage, Ben must prove he has what it takes to survive in a school where danger lurks around every corner. Will he rise to the challenge, or will his dream job remain just that—a dream?

In reading order

Spy School Series

13 books · Published 2012–2025

#1 in Series

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Spy School

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A nerdy middle schooler is recruited by a secret CIA academy.

#2 in Series

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$958

Spy Camp

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Young spy faces danger at summer camp as enemy infiltrates ranks.

#3 in Series

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$958

Evil Spy School

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Expelled from spy school, Ben infiltrates a criminal organization to uncover their sinister plot.

#4 in Series

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$858

Spy Ski School

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Young spy Ben must befriend a crime boss's daughter, but his best friend risks the mission.

#5 in Series

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$858

Spy School Secret Service

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A young spy must stop a presidential assassination from within the White House.

#6 in Series

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$958

Spy School Goes South

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A mission to expose SPYDER turns deadly, testing young Ben's survival skills.

#7 in Series

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$858

Spy School British Invasion

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Young spies must outwit a global threat with a mysterious key.

#8 in Series

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$858

Spy School Revolution

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young spy must clear his friend's name and uncover a hidden threat from the past.

#9 in Series

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$858

Spy School at Sea

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A spy mission on a cruise ship spirals into chaos.

#10

#10 in Series

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$858

Spy School Project X

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A young spy races to outsmart cyber foes and clear his name.

#11

#11 in Series

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$858

Spy School Goes North

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A rescue mission in Alaska spirals into chaos with spies, secrets, and bears.

#12

#12 in Series

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$1899

Spy School Goes Wild

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Lost in the wild, a young spy faces enemies old and new.

#13

#13 in Series

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$1797

Spy School Blackout

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A young spy must stop a global hacker without any tech in a remote jungle.

Companion series

Spy School Graphic Novels Series

4 books · Published 2022–2025

#1 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$2279

Spy School the Graphic Novel

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

A nerdy middle schooler stumbles into a junior CIA academy. Can he survive the chaos?

#2 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$2374

Spy Camp the Graphic Novel

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2023

A young spy's summer training turns perilous as enemies lurk within.

#3 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$2374

Evil Spy School the Graphic Novel

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Expelled from spy school, Ben joins the enemy. Can he uncover their plan before it's too late?

#4 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$2374

Spy Ski School the Graphic Novel (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Young spy faces danger on the slopes to uncover a crime boss's secrets.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Spy School series?

There are 13 books in the Spy School series. It began with Spy School in 2012, and the newest book, Spy School Blackout, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Spy School books in?

Start with Spy School and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #13.

What ages are the Spy School books best for?

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

Which Spy School book is the longest?

Spy Ski School is the longest book in the series at 73,270 words (384 pages).

Which Spy School book is the shortest?

Spy School Goes North is the shortest at 60,147 words (336 pages).

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