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Europa proves the City Spies series is still going strong with more stories to tell. This 7th book in the series sees our team face so many difficult puzzles and codes, and it takes all their unique talents to thwart the bad guys before multiple bombs go off in multiple cities. Tru takes a bigger role in shaping their spy education as each recommits to training in MI6 with a possible new addition at the end.
This series does a great job of giving facts integrated into the story about the geography and history, but this book takes it a step further with a deep dive into important artists in history. Combining action, detective work, and learning makes for an excellent Middle-Grade book. I like that the characters are capable and intelligent, but do not just know all the answers. Research plays a huge role in their success, and their willingness to divvy up the load and share what they have learned is a level of cooperation every school project could aspire to.
Technically, my reading companion has aged out of Middle-Grade books, but will still happily read this series and enjoy it. Overall, this addition to the series was entertaining and educational, just the right combo that we have come to expect as fans of the books.