Euphemia Fan: Spy Girl

by Cassandra Neyenesch

It was spying that got me into this pickle…

Euphemia Fan, the only Chinese-American teenage girl in Brackybogue, Long Island, has a knack for spying on her neighbors. No empty house is unexamined, and no resident is ignored. Her eyes are sharp and her wits are keen. But when she sees her great uncle Jiu Jiu murder a man in cold blood, she must put her skills to the ultimate test.

How could Jiu Jiu, her elderly uncle who barely speaks English, commit murder? Is he leading a double life? Who is he working for? When her father goes missing and the police prove to be useless, Euphemia must use her spy skills to uncover the truth. With the help of a swoon-worthy co-spy named Tyler and her older sister, Lillian, Euphemia embarks on the adventure of her life. But can she save her family before it’s too late?

281 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 19, 2014

About the author

Cassandra Neyenesch has written for Art in America, The Guardian, Huffpost and Public Books, among other publications.

Reviews

[Francois Van Hees · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, it did not last more than 2 days. The action is constantly evolving, the plot keeps us reading further and further.

Jiu Jiu is a charming little Chinese girl. She takes us in each district of New York that I love. It is also full of humorous references. A very enjoyable read. Recommended for Christmas

[Vanessa]

I think Euphemia Fan: Spy Girl is awesome! I like it when they describe how Euphemia is feeling and all her actions. I think she is brave and courageous because if I was going to get shot by a handgun I would be really scared and frightened. (Written by my 8-year old daughter)