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Agent Jax: How to Build a Secret Agent
WHO CAN SAVE THE FAMOUS AGENT ONE?Jackson’s older brother is the famous Agent One, a superstar detective. Villains give themselves up to avoid facing his sweet ninja moves and high tech gadgets. But, while Agent One is out saving the day, Jackson is left behind, waiting for the day when his brother will teach him how to become a secret agent.A mysterious girl enters Jackson’s life, asking him to divulge all his brother’s secrets. Strange activities start happening around town, and the criminals suddenly become bolder. A nefarious plan is afoot, but who is behind all the crimes?
Then, the unthinkable happens – Agent One falls into a trap and is captured. Will Jackson find a way to save his brother before it’s too late?
This book will keep you guessing about who can be trusted and who is the criminal mastermind.
Buy Agent How to Build a Secret Agent and help Jax solve the case today!
For readers who enjoy mysteries, detectives, spies, ninjas, gadgets, and robots.
Then, the unthinkable happens – Agent One falls into a trap and is captured. Will Jackson find a way to save his brother before it’s too late?
This book will keep you guessing about who can be trusted and who is the criminal mastermind.
Buy Agent How to Build a Secret Agent and help Jax solve the case today!
For readers who enjoy mysteries, detectives, spies, ninjas, gadgets, and robots.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2020
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April 12, 2021
Living with a secret agent for a brother can be both exciting and frustrating. Twelve-year-old Jackson (or Jax for short) is in awe of his older brother, famously known as Agent One. Despite his greatest desires, though, Agent One does not feel that Jax is ready to be trained as an agent himself. However, Jax uses his engineering and sleuthing skills—and well-timed peanut butter and pastrami sandwiches—to secretly assist his brother’s missions. Agent One is currently investigating the nefarious Big Boss; while Agent One must determine who Big Boss is and what his plans are, Jax may prove to be more helpful than he thinks. After meeting a mysterious new friend named Athena, Jax recounts his adventures and gets to know more about his community through their interactions.
This entertaining spy story is geared toward a middle grade audience with an interest in engineering, ninjas, and crime fighting. Recounted from multiple perspectives, the story is primarily told in the past tense as characters are writing about events that have already taken place. A visual avatar and character name begin each chapter to orient readers to the speaker at each shift. Each character has a mostly unique voice, and the older characters use more elevated language than the younger ones.
Short chapters and a narrative style make the writing accessible to readers who are becoming more confident with longer books. Occasional illustrations enhance understanding while providing a visual respite, as well. Included in the writing are comical references and puns, and the action sequences are very reminiscent of the antics that take place in the Home Alone movies.
Most of the characters in the story have a propensity for engineering and mechanics, designing and building go carts, robots, and more. As any scientist will understand, things do not always go right the first time, and sometimes it is important to rely on others to get a fresh perspective. This modeled behavior will inspire readers to continue modifying their own ideas that need improvement.
Written with a sequel in mind, this story-driven and mysterious novel leaves readers wanting more. Middle grade readers with an interest in robotics and detective work will connect with Jax’s story and be excited to learn what happens next.
I received a copy of this book from Reedsy and I chose to leave this review.
This entertaining spy story is geared toward a middle grade audience with an interest in engineering, ninjas, and crime fighting. Recounted from multiple perspectives, the story is primarily told in the past tense as characters are writing about events that have already taken place. A visual avatar and character name begin each chapter to orient readers to the speaker at each shift. Each character has a mostly unique voice, and the older characters use more elevated language than the younger ones.
Short chapters and a narrative style make the writing accessible to readers who are becoming more confident with longer books. Occasional illustrations enhance understanding while providing a visual respite, as well. Included in the writing are comical references and puns, and the action sequences are very reminiscent of the antics that take place in the Home Alone movies.
Most of the characters in the story have a propensity for engineering and mechanics, designing and building go carts, robots, and more. As any scientist will understand, things do not always go right the first time, and sometimes it is important to rely on others to get a fresh perspective. This modeled behavior will inspire readers to continue modifying their own ideas that need improvement.
Written with a sequel in mind, this story-driven and mysterious novel leaves readers wanting more. Middle grade readers with an interest in robotics and detective work will connect with Jax’s story and be excited to learn what happens next.
I received a copy of this book from Reedsy and I chose to leave this review.
March 30, 2021
This book reminds me a lot of the early detective books I read as a kid whose names currently escape me. This book would be a great start for a young kid just really starting to read but needing a meatier storyline than early readers provide. Yet it is innocent enough even the youngest reader would be fine reading it.
November 20, 2020
This book was a lot of fun. We read it as a family with two adults and 4 kids; aged 14, 12, 10, and 8. Everyone enjoyed it. We were laughing and engaged. A lot of fun for children and adults. We cannot wait for the next book to see what happens next!
October 1, 2020
My new favorite mystery book!
I was absorbed by the great storyline, wonderful characters, and could not put this book down until the ending. Highly recommended!
I was absorbed by the great storyline, wonderful characters, and could not put this book down until the ending. Highly recommended!
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