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Jane Blonde #1
Sensational Spylet
Plain Janey Brown transforms into Jane Sensational Spylet in this brilliantly inventive, hilarious adventure story from a first-time author. Janey Brown feels like she is practically invisible. With her stick-thin legs, mousy brown hair and grey eyes, no one ever notices her. Then a crazy woman turns up at the school gates, claiming to be Janey's godmother. According to hip-hop-talking, larger-then-life 'G-Mamma', Janey Brown really is something special. She's Jane Blonde, Sensational Spylet and it's time for her first mission Swapping her too-big school uniform for a silver spysuit, and her battered satchel for a set of amazing gadgets, Janey soon discovers that nothing in her life, or in her past, is as it seems. Her elusive Uncle Solomon happens to be the head of SPI (Solomon's Politicational Investigations) and the greatest spy the world has ever known. Recruited by the government to work on top-secret Project Crystal Clear, Solomon has made a scientific discovery that could change the world. But now he's gone missing. Can Jane Blonde get to him first? Or will The Sinerlesse, a rogue spying group with evil purposes (and a very nasty dog), hunt him down and take his secret?
240 pages, Paperback
First published February 3, 2006
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September 14, 2011
It's been a long time since I was eight years old, and I did grow up in the time of Trixie Belden, The Famous Five and Alfred Hitchcock mysteries, so JANE BLONDE SENSATIONAL SPYLET has come as more than a bit of a surprise.
I can see that the idea of plain mousey little Janey Brown being transformed into sensational spylet Jane Blonde with the aid of some gadgetry, some blonding of the hair, a bit of bling, a slick little silver outfit and some flashy gadgetry and boots sounds pretty good. I can see how this book might appeal to an eight, maybe ten year old girl, although I doubt that it would stretch much beyond that age as some of the concepts are pretty simplistic.
When I was reading the sorts of books that I loved as a little girl, there was a sense that a girl could do whatever she wanted to do, regardless of what she looked like, regardless of how people tried to "pigeon-hole" her. The heroines of my childhood solved the problem, caught the baddies, righted the wrongs with a hefty dose of brain power, the occasional bit of personal jeopardy and heaps and heaps of front! They didn't get there with adults setting the agenda, adults "helicoptering" over their heads, and to be fair Janey does one or two brave, self-motivated things in JANE BLONDE.
Unfortunately this reader became increasingly uncomfortable as the book progressed. The style is a little forced, overly bright (no idea if that's a style that now appeals to little girls - would have driven me to distraction when I was that age.. but things move on). What couldn't be explained or justified quite so fairly was, however, the emphasis on the way characters "look". Jane could only be a spy when transformed from mousey to sensational blonde, Freddie could only be a friend when he was a plain and ordinary boy, too "special" otherwise. There seemed to be an increasing sub-text that the "look" was the important bit and the gadgetry was shiny and all very blonde and beautiful. Given I had this sneaking feeling of disquiet anyway, inconsistencies and missed opportunities with the storylines started to become stark.
There's not enough emphasis on some of the aspects of the book that could have been fun, a challenge, something to give a girl reading the book a sense of accomplishment alongside Jane. One of the threads of the story is that Jane has an uncle who has been secretly sending her dingbats to solve for ages. There's not enough of them included in the book (and there seemed to be a missed opportunity with the little figures drawn in the bottom right hand corner of the pages ... flick the pages to see the animation). Of the dingbats that are included, one's too easy and the other's purposely misleading. Not exactly playing fair with the reader. Why can't the readers of this book be challenged by a real puzzle?
As you can probably tell I was hugely disappointed by JANE BLONDE. So disappointed I sought a second opinion from the bloke around the house. Neither of us were particularly impressed, both of us (unprompted) came away with the same sense of disquiet about the message that this book seems to be sending. Maybe we're over-reacting (we're probably old enough to be grandparents after all...), but still, it would be nice to think that out there there are little girls who think that how they look is the least important thing in a world that needs a lot of wrongs righted.
I can see that the idea of plain mousey little Janey Brown being transformed into sensational spylet Jane Blonde with the aid of some gadgetry, some blonding of the hair, a bit of bling, a slick little silver outfit and some flashy gadgetry and boots sounds pretty good. I can see how this book might appeal to an eight, maybe ten year old girl, although I doubt that it would stretch much beyond that age as some of the concepts are pretty simplistic.
When I was reading the sorts of books that I loved as a little girl, there was a sense that a girl could do whatever she wanted to do, regardless of what she looked like, regardless of how people tried to "pigeon-hole" her. The heroines of my childhood solved the problem, caught the baddies, righted the wrongs with a hefty dose of brain power, the occasional bit of personal jeopardy and heaps and heaps of front! They didn't get there with adults setting the agenda, adults "helicoptering" over their heads, and to be fair Janey does one or two brave, self-motivated things in JANE BLONDE.
Unfortunately this reader became increasingly uncomfortable as the book progressed. The style is a little forced, overly bright (no idea if that's a style that now appeals to little girls - would have driven me to distraction when I was that age.. but things move on). What couldn't be explained or justified quite so fairly was, however, the emphasis on the way characters "look". Jane could only be a spy when transformed from mousey to sensational blonde, Freddie could only be a friend when he was a plain and ordinary boy, too "special" otherwise. There seemed to be an increasing sub-text that the "look" was the important bit and the gadgetry was shiny and all very blonde and beautiful. Given I had this sneaking feeling of disquiet anyway, inconsistencies and missed opportunities with the storylines started to become stark.
There's not enough emphasis on some of the aspects of the book that could have been fun, a challenge, something to give a girl reading the book a sense of accomplishment alongside Jane. One of the threads of the story is that Jane has an uncle who has been secretly sending her dingbats to solve for ages. There's not enough of them included in the book (and there seemed to be a missed opportunity with the little figures drawn in the bottom right hand corner of the pages ... flick the pages to see the animation). Of the dingbats that are included, one's too easy and the other's purposely misleading. Not exactly playing fair with the reader. Why can't the readers of this book be challenged by a real puzzle?
As you can probably tell I was hugely disappointed by JANE BLONDE. So disappointed I sought a second opinion from the bloke around the house. Neither of us were particularly impressed, both of us (unprompted) came away with the same sense of disquiet about the message that this book seems to be sending. Maybe we're over-reacting (we're probably old enough to be grandparents after all...), but still, it would be nice to think that out there there are little girls who think that how they look is the least important thing in a world that needs a lot of wrongs righted.
August 20, 2020
2020 EDIT: Just as fun as I remember reading it as a child. 'Jane Blonde' is about spy girl power, and it's British! I relate to mousy, clumsy and friendless Janey Brown quite a lot, from when I was in school. What a glorious taste of wish fulfilment to find out that there is indeed something special and awesome about this girl: a spy and a superhero!
It's a shame that Uncle James, Janey's maternal uncle, who plays a big role in the first book, is never mentioned again in the sequels. It's like the author forgot about him. Yet another character gets named after him in a much later instalment; even then it's like he never existed.
Read my original review for more thoughts on the 'Jane Blonde' children's book series. Nothing much has changed there. They come recommended for a good, silly, funny, cartoony girl power romp. It really should be made into an animated series.
Final Score: 4/5
Original Review:
A fun children's book about a sort-of-parody female James Bond (with superhero genre elements often getting confused in the spy genre). It's packed full of funny and memorable characters (like the rapping godmother), creative gadgets, and genuinely exciting action sequences. Really, why hasn't this been made into a cartoon series yet?
It's pink and somewhat girly, but it has Janey Brown, a shy protagonist who grows stronger in the course of her story and mission. She can kick arse as Jane Blonde, but inwardly she has anxieties. She questions what it really means to be a spylet: she has to keep huge secrets from her mum (a former spy who's been "brain-wiped" and forgot everything), she curses herself for not picking up on clues earlier, and she thinks about the possibility that she might end up killing someone one day.
That's a lot of pressure to put on a twelve-year-old girl, even one who's apparently "born" to be a spy. This book may not be as light or simple as it appears; it's kind of disturbing, now that I think about it.
Though overall 'Jane Blonde: Sensational Spylet' is silly and over-the-top, and contains the almost-obligatory obvious villain. However, it also contains high stakes, twists that aren't so obvious, and drama involving middle school bullying and family life. However the story presents a lighter version of these themes, since it is still for kids.
The 'Jane Blone' books are likeable and cute: even though it has been years and years since I've read books 1-5, I remember them quite fondly for their girl power vibe. A guilty pleasure? Maybe.
It even has a spy kitty!
Final Score: 4/5
It's a shame that Uncle James, Janey's maternal uncle, who plays a big role in the first book, is never mentioned again in the sequels. It's like the author forgot about him. Yet another character gets named after him in a much later instalment; even then it's like he never existed.
Read my original review for more thoughts on the 'Jane Blonde' children's book series. Nothing much has changed there. They come recommended for a good, silly, funny, cartoony girl power romp. It really should be made into an animated series.
Final Score: 4/5
Original Review:
A fun children's book about a sort-of-parody female James Bond (with superhero genre elements often getting confused in the spy genre). It's packed full of funny and memorable characters (like the rapping godmother), creative gadgets, and genuinely exciting action sequences. Really, why hasn't this been made into a cartoon series yet?
It's pink and somewhat girly, but it has Janey Brown, a shy protagonist who grows stronger in the course of her story and mission. She can kick arse as Jane Blonde, but inwardly she has anxieties. She questions what it really means to be a spylet: she has to keep huge secrets from her mum (a former spy who's been "brain-wiped" and forgot everything), she curses herself for not picking up on clues earlier, and she thinks about the possibility that she might end up killing someone one day.
That's a lot of pressure to put on a twelve-year-old girl, even one who's apparently "born" to be a spy. This book may not be as light or simple as it appears; it's kind of disturbing, now that I think about it.
Though overall 'Jane Blonde: Sensational Spylet' is silly and over-the-top, and contains the almost-obligatory obvious villain. However, it also contains high stakes, twists that aren't so obvious, and drama involving middle school bullying and family life. However the story presents a lighter version of these themes, since it is still for kids.
The 'Jane Blone' books are likeable and cute: even though it has been years and years since I've read books 1-5, I remember them quite fondly for their girl power vibe. A guilty pleasure? Maybe.
It even has a spy kitty!
Final Score: 4/5
May 30, 2017
I read had this novel when I was just a kid and I really enjoyed the series (well the books that I read as I don't think I actually read every book back then). A few weeks before I actually started reading it again, I had it on my mind, wondering about that series I read so long ago about the Spylet that was named Blonde, Jane Blonde. Although, I couldn't remember her name or what the series was called. All I did remember was that silver suit and that blonde hair. It took me a while to find it but find it I did. I was so excited and I wanted to read it right away...but I didn't. Don't ask me why, I just didn't.
Anyway, I have finally finished it and I am glad that I did! It was obviously targeted for children and it definitely was a children's novel but I enjoyed the story line and the few quirks here and there (intentional or not). Overall, it was a good book that for an adult you tilt your head and have a quizzical expression at some of the parts but for a child, Jane Blonde was the coolest person ever.
Anyway, I have finally finished it and I am glad that I did! It was obviously targeted for children and it definitely was a children's novel but I enjoyed the story line and the few quirks here and there (intentional or not). Overall, it was a good book that for an adult you tilt your head and have a quizzical expression at some of the parts but for a child, Jane Blonde was the coolest person ever.
September 27, 2023
Would recommmend for young pre-teens. The spy world is fun, and boisterous G-Mamma is certainly memorable and amusing. I loved her so! Jamie's transformation is any girl's dream, and the writing leaves you wondering until the end who the bad guys are. You won't expect the twist, and the puns and puzzles and head crackers (+ action + girly stuff like makeup) keep up the pace for the reader.
Seriously, my review is so dull but I highly highly recommend for avid (it is somewhat big) girl readers around the age of 10. You won't regret it, Jane Blonde's spy world is unique, imaginative and the world really comes to life.
If you're slightly older go for "I'd Tell You I love You But Then I'd have to Kill You" for a decidedly more mature spy series for girls. "Sensational Spylet" is definitely for younger people, and the other one, by Ally Carter, has characters who are in their mid teens.
Seriously, my review is so dull but I highly highly recommend for avid (it is somewhat big) girl readers around the age of 10. You won't regret it, Jane Blonde's spy world is unique, imaginative and the world really comes to life.
If you're slightly older go for "I'd Tell You I love You But Then I'd have to Kill You" for a decidedly more mature spy series for girls. "Sensational Spylet" is definitely for younger people, and the other one, by Ally Carter, has characters who are in their mid teens.
May 18, 2021
I remember quite liking these when I was 10. The author visited our school to tell us about them, and we all were very excited!
Wee bit clichéd and the science is stretched to say the least, but the plot is fairly complex.
Wee bit clichéd and the science is stretched to say the least, but the plot is fairly complex.
January 31, 2013
very sweet and interesting book
February 8, 2022
Best spy story EVER written, james bond found dead in a ditch.
December 19, 2023
2.5⭐️ i read all these as a kid, was cute and nostalgic to read again after like 15+ years
October 10, 2022
Got this for 99p in a charity shop. Don’t think I’m the intended reader age but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Nice nostalgic feel. Silly and fun and made no sense whatsoever
January 4, 2016
This is a book I've owned since I was in Grade 4 (so when I was about 10 or so, so I've owned it for nine years). I've read a few books into the series from the library but I don't think I ever finished them, and this is the only book from the series that I own.
I still think it's pretty good for a children's spy book. Some things are written in a way that's confusing but everything's quite interesting and although I know the plot well now (it left quite the impression on me), I feel like there are plot twists.
I read a review saying that the story has a negative message, suggesting that Janey can only be interesting if she doesn't look dull or she is Jane Blonde, but I don't think that's the case. Confidence often comes with the way you look: but it's learning that you're worth it and interesting all the time that's the hard part. And since Janey likes and is confident in being plain old Janey Brown, I don't think it's such a negative message. Maybe I'm reading it wrong.
I still think it's pretty good for a children's spy book. Some things are written in a way that's confusing but everything's quite interesting and although I know the plot well now (it left quite the impression on me), I feel like there are plot twists.
I read a review saying that the story has a negative message, suggesting that Janey can only be interesting if she doesn't look dull or she is Jane Blonde, but I don't think that's the case. Confidence often comes with the way you look: but it's learning that you're worth it and interesting all the time that's the hard part. And since Janey likes and is confident in being plain old Janey Brown, I don't think it's such a negative message. Maybe I'm reading it wrong.
March 31, 2010
This was a very good book!I have read it twice!
Janey brown is a mousy girl that is not very special or well known. She didn't know her father because he died. She wanted to be cool and un-boring, but she was so bad at everything. Then one day.........
SHE IS A SPY!
A crazy woman named G-mama appears and tells her that she is actually a spy and that she will be trained. So janey is happy! But what will happen? does being a spy have it's us AND downs?
I would recommend this book to people that love mystery series and spy gadgets with science fiction! I love it for an extra book to read while reading another one!
Janey brown is a mousy girl that is not very special or well known. She didn't know her father because he died. She wanted to be cool and un-boring, but she was so bad at everything. Then one day.........
SHE IS A SPY!
A crazy woman named G-mama appears and tells her that she is actually a spy and that she will be trained. So janey is happy! But what will happen? does being a spy have it's us AND downs?
I would recommend this book to people that love mystery series and spy gadgets with science fiction! I love it for an extra book to read while reading another one!
February 19, 2016
I read this series when I was younger and absolutely loved it. In retrospect, it's very silly. But my younger sister loves them too now, so obviously they do what they're supposed to: entertain kids. I remember them as being exciting and funny, and I liked Jane enough to root for her. I still very clearly remember laughing hysterically at her calling Alfie the class superstar because I thought it was so absurd. One of the stand out reads from my childhood.
November 16, 2014
Young adult Fiction.
An excellent read and a cleverly woven plot - would make an excellent teen TV series.My daughter said I would enjoy it and she was right.
An excellent read and a cleverly woven plot - would make an excellent teen TV series.My daughter said I would enjoy it and she was right.
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June 13, 2016it was amazing it really drawn my attention i would recommend it to people who like the sound of spying
October 5, 2015
Great book about an ordinary, boring girl who achieves the impossible trying to become a spy. She has to get her way through difficult puzzles and mysteries!!!!!!
February 28, 2018
10 year old me thought this was the bomb dot com
May 1, 2014
Soooooooooooo gooooooooood
July 4, 2014
I liked the suspense
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January 9, 2026week 1
l'm happy with my choice and I will stick with this book,because I found this book very interesting.
The synopsis tells the story of how young female spy Janey Brown (codename Jane Blonde) uses her intelligence and various high-tech gadgets to solve difficult missions with her partner, fight against evil organizations, and protect the world.
week 2
I think the most important main character so far is Jane blonde, She has a strong sense of justice, a passion for technology, and a desire to protect her school and friends from trouble and Tammy, Jane's best friend and partner，Although Tammy is sometimes clumsy, friendship and loyalty are always Jane's motivation to overcome numerous challenges.Their primary antagonist is often the cunning Professor Potty, a villain motivated by chaos and pranks.
week 3
In Jane Blonde: Sensational Spylet, the main character Janey Brown does change, ultimately embracing her identity as the spy Jane Blonde. She responds to problems by using her spy training and gadgets to overcome challenges, and she learns a variety of spy skills such as decoding messages, reading body language, and mastering espionage equipment.She uses a variety of spy gadgets, like the Girl Gauntlet and Fleet-feet technique, to navigate dangerous situations, She also learns about her family history, discovering secrets about her long-lost father
week 4
Jane Brown strives to transform from an ordinary prefect into a "perfect female spy" to protect her friends and school. She needs to adapt to her new environment, learn new skills, and overcome various challenges. Using gadgets, dyeing her hair blonde, sparkly accessories, a stylish silver suit, and some cool gear and boots, the little girl Jane Brown transforms into the stunning female agent Jane Brown. This is similar to how I also need to adapt to new environments and make small changes to improve myself.
week 5
l'm happy with my choice and I will stick with this book,because I found this book very interesting.
The synopsis tells the story of how young female spy Janey Brown (codename Jane Blonde) uses her intelligence and various high-tech gadgets to solve difficult missions with her partner, fight against evil organizations, and protect the world.
week 2
I think the most important main character so far is Jane blonde, She has a strong sense of justice, a passion for technology, and a desire to protect her school and friends from trouble and Tammy, Jane's best friend and partner，Although Tammy is sometimes clumsy, friendship and loyalty are always Jane's motivation to overcome numerous challenges.Their primary antagonist is often the cunning Professor Potty, a villain motivated by chaos and pranks.
week 3
In Jane Blonde: Sensational Spylet, the main character Janey Brown does change, ultimately embracing her identity as the spy Jane Blonde. She responds to problems by using her spy training and gadgets to overcome challenges, and she learns a variety of spy skills such as decoding messages, reading body language, and mastering espionage equipment.She uses a variety of spy gadgets, like the Girl Gauntlet and Fleet-feet technique, to navigate dangerous situations, She also learns about her family history, discovering secrets about her long-lost father
week 4
Jane Brown strives to transform from an ordinary prefect into a "perfect female spy" to protect her friends and school. She needs to adapt to her new environment, learn new skills, and overcome various challenges. Using gadgets, dyeing her hair blonde, sparkly accessories, a stylish silver suit, and some cool gear and boots, the little girl Jane Brown transforms into the stunning female agent Jane Brown. This is similar to how I also need to adapt to new environments and make small changes to improve myself.
week 5
September 21, 2025
Re-read this in 2025 as an adult in her mid-twenties. When I was a kid in primary school reading this, the book seemed very exciting indeed. Now, looking back at it, I can see some little flaws which are forgiveable given that this is a book for children. The spy tech and scientific explanations are a little off. You have to suspend your disbelief for certain things like the cellular transportation and other tech. The villains in this story are sinister enough to create some high stakes danger. The main character, Janey grows a lot throughout the story. The godmother, G-Mamma is a little cringey and I am not sure if she is appropriating black culture or not. Definitely a product of its time. It was written back when hip hop slang was cool and woke culture hadn't settled in yet.
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January 4, 2021
Jane Blonde - I was absolutely immersed in the series of Jane Blonde books when I was about 10, it allowed for complete escapism and adventure. Firstly, to have a protagonist super hero as a teenage girl who felt she was unseen and unheard, to become someone so special, felt relatable and empowering, at that time. The gadgets she used were quirky and fun such as make up items. G-mama was a great character as she was hilarious and very weird, so she added humour to the adventures. Absolutely could not put these books down, waited impatiently for each one to be released and will recommend this series to other children.
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January 4, 2023
the book that single-handedly made me love books.
it more than a decade ago that i so easily escaped into a world of spies, time travel, clones and whatever else this universe had to offer. forever grateful for this series.
it more than a decade ago that i so easily escaped into a world of spies, time travel, clones and whatever else this universe had to offer. forever grateful for this series.
February 6, 2019
Great for 10 year old kids.
January 20, 2020
Spyis every where
October 21, 2023
These books were some of my favourites as a child! I will always have a special place in my heart for Jane Blonde.
March 21, 2024
Needed a quick and fun book as a break from all the fantasy I’ve been reading and this was cool
July 21, 2025
A nostalgic throwback read for me.
Enjoyed the story but the Kindle edition is RIFE with typos.
Enjoyed the story but the Kindle edition is RIFE with typos.
October 27, 2025
I found out about the "Jane Blonde" books online a while ago (on GoodReads actually) and thought they looked quite fun. I found the first book in a charity shop a few months ago and started reading it recently.
The title is snappy and a great play-on-words of another famous fictional spy.
The concept seems interesting and exciting: normal tween girl becomes super spylet. It reminded me a little bit of girlie TV shows from the 2000s era about teen spies ("Totally Spies"springs to mind. And the Bratz Pariz trilogy of episodes) The cover art illustrations also reminded me a bit of the "Powerpuff Girls"
I didn't mind how the book started. I liked G-Mamma as a character......eccentric, witty and full of rhymes! I have to say, I think I like her as a character more than I like Janey.
The one thing that irritated me a bit was the scene when Janey becomes a spylet for the first time. She enters this contraption known as the "Wower Shower" (if I remember correctly) which turns her from ordinary, mousey-brown tween to super-cool, platinum blonde spylet.
I like the concept of the "Wower Shower" but I didn't like how "model-like" Janey became......platinum blonde ponytail, long black lashes, plump pink lips.......What did this have to do with her becoming a spylet, other than her looking cooler? Why couldn't she have become a spylet WITHOUT having all those glamorised add-ons? Granted, she wouldn't have been Jane BLONDE if her hair hadn't been dyed but it still felt unnecessary (and the book still could've been called "Sensational Spylet")
I'm not saying there's anything particularly wrong with characters looking model-like! It's just that I'd like to see some characters who look plainer/non-model-like too. :)
All in all.......I didn't finish reading the book. Maybe it gets better but I just kind of lost interest after the makeover scene (because let's face it....it *was* a makeover scene)
The title is snappy and a great play-on-words of another famous fictional spy.
The concept seems interesting and exciting: normal tween girl becomes super spylet. It reminded me a little bit of girlie TV shows from the 2000s era about teen spies ("Totally Spies"springs to mind. And the Bratz Pariz trilogy of episodes) The cover art illustrations also reminded me a bit of the "Powerpuff Girls"
I didn't mind how the book started. I liked G-Mamma as a character......eccentric, witty and full of rhymes! I have to say, I think I like her as a character more than I like Janey.
The one thing that irritated me a bit was the scene when Janey becomes a spylet for the first time. She enters this contraption known as the "Wower Shower" (if I remember correctly) which turns her from ordinary, mousey-brown tween to super-cool, platinum blonde spylet.
I like the concept of the "Wower Shower" but I didn't like how "model-like" Janey became......platinum blonde ponytail, long black lashes, plump pink lips.......What did this have to do with her becoming a spylet, other than her looking cooler? Why couldn't she have become a spylet WITHOUT having all those glamorised add-ons? Granted, she wouldn't have been Jane BLONDE if her hair hadn't been dyed but it still felt unnecessary (and the book still could've been called "Sensational Spylet")
I'm not saying there's anything particularly wrong with characters looking model-like! It's just that I'd like to see some characters who look plainer/non-model-like too. :)
All in all.......I didn't finish reading the book. Maybe it gets better but I just kind of lost interest after the makeover scene (because let's face it....it *was* a makeover scene)
May 7, 2015
My daughter wanted me to read this book to her, so it became a bedtime story. She fell asleep through most of it, while I came away thinking it was "alright".
There were too many instances where I could pick what was going to happen before they actually did. A few twists that I didn't see coming. I thought it was a bit strange that Janey Brown could only be a spy when she became Jane Blonde. If her uncle had been training her since she was young, I would have thought that all that spy stuff would happen naturally, not just when she got her hair dyed and donned the spy suit.
I enjoyed the spy gadgets and I felt the names were pretty creative; especially her Wower (Spy Shower), which turned into Jane Blonde or back to Janey Brown.
I felt that the plot was forced in some instances and had to overlook several character flaws - in that certain characters would act one way and then to make the plot work, things were overlooked to make the story work the way the writer wanted it.
Overall, it was an alright read and my daughter now has me reading the second book.
There were too many instances where I could pick what was going to happen before they actually did. A few twists that I didn't see coming. I thought it was a bit strange that Janey Brown could only be a spy when she became Jane Blonde. If her uncle had been training her since she was young, I would have thought that all that spy stuff would happen naturally, not just when she got her hair dyed and donned the spy suit.
I enjoyed the spy gadgets and I felt the names were pretty creative; especially her Wower (Spy Shower), which turned into Jane Blonde or back to Janey Brown.
I felt that the plot was forced in some instances and had to overlook several character flaws - in that certain characters would act one way and then to make the plot work, things were overlooked to make the story work the way the writer wanted it.
Overall, it was an alright read and my daughter now has me reading the second book.
May 11, 2011
I loved this book from the beggining to the end!!! There was so much happening in this book i had to keep reading until i got told off for reading to much!!! Every time when i thought i knew what would happen i would have to change because i would be wrong and something else would happen so i would have to keep reading!!! There were alot of awesome new gagets that she would get given and i wouldn't be able to remember them all! Over all it was an AWESOME book and you could ead it heaps of times and not get sick of it!!! :-)
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