Little Gestalten

How to Be a Spy

Name: How to Be a Spy
Brand: Little Gestalten
Price: 18.95 GBP
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The ultimate handbook for aspiring secret agents

To be a spy, you don't need a trench coat, a moustache, or a special briefcase. All you need is to be an ordinary person with great instincts – and be willing to read this handbook from cover to cover.

This beautifully illustrated guide reveals everything you've ever wanted to know about the world of espionage. From incredible spy stories throughout history to shocking cases and famous spies from the 20th and 21st centuries, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the secret world of intelligence.

Written by award-winning Spanish author Daniel Nesquens, whose humorous children's books have been translated into many languages, and brought to life through the striking illustrations of Mathias Sielfeld, this book transforms the mysterious world of spying into an engaging adventure for young readers.

Published by Little Gestalten, the children's imprint of the renowned German design publisher, this handbook combines compelling storytelling with exceptional visual design. Printed on FSC-certified paper with high-quality binding, it's crafted to last through countless secret missions.

Suitable for children aged 7 years and up.

Dimensions: 22.5 x 28 cm
Pages: 64 pages, full colour, hardcover

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What's Included: 64-page hardcover book with full-colour illustrations.

About the Author: Daniel Nesquens is a multi-award-winning Spanish author specialising in children's literature. He has published more than 80 titles, and his humorous books have been translated into many languages including Korean, Italian, and English.

About the Illustrator: Mathias Sielfeld (Oyemathias) is an illustrator and designer whose work has been exhibited in galleries and featured in magazines. He creates cartoons of humour and social criticism and has a significant following on social media.

Publisher: Little Gestalten, the children's imprint of gestalten, a leading German publisher known for books on visual culture, design, and contemporary arts.

Production: Printed in Europe on FSC-certified paper with high-quality binding and production standards.

Product Specifications

SKU: 9783967047370

Author: Daniel Nesquens

Illustrator: Mathias Sielfeld

Publisher: Little Gestalten

Format: Hardcover, stitch bound

Pages: 64 pages, full colour

Dimensions: 22.5 x 28 cm

Age Range: 7 years and up

Language: English

ISBN: 9783967047370

Publication Date: September 2022

Why we like it

What we really appreciate about this book is how it takes children's natural fascination with spy stories and transforms it into something genuinely informative - offering real glimpses into the history of espionage whilst maintaining that sense of mystery that makes the subject so appealing. The illustrations by Mathias Sielfeld are particularly striking, bringing a contemporary graphic novel feel to the stories whilst the text strikes just the right balance between accessible and engaging.

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Little Gestalten

Founded in 2014 as the children's imprint of gestalten, the renowned German publishing house established in 1995. Little Gestalten creates enchanting children's books that pair compelling stories with striking visuals, ensuring there's a place for readers of all ages within gestalten's world of creative culture.

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