Stuart Gibbs

Middle school is hard enough, but Ben Ripley has spent his entire first year dodging bullets, cracking codes, and training to be a top-level secret agent. With summer finally here, Ben is desperately looking forward to a normal vacation filled with relaxation and zero life-threatening situations. Unfortunately, the CIA has other plans. Instead of hitting the beach, Ben is shipped off to a rustic wilderness camp for mandatory spy survival training. Navigating the great outdoors is tough, but the real danger arrives when Ben discovers that SPYDER, a deadly enemy espionage organization, has secretly infiltrated the camp. The enemy is hiding in plain sight among the trainees, and they have Ben right in their crosshairs. Surrounded by dense forests and untrustworthy agents, Ben must rely on his wits and his top-secret training to survive. Packed with high-stakes action, clever twists, and hilarious mishaps, this thrilling adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat. Can Ben expose the enemy spies before they take him out for good?