'Frankie Fox thinks she's just a regular 11-year-old girl. She loves hanging out with her best friend, playing with her dog, solving puzzles and reading stories about secret agents. But then Frankie discovers something amazing: someone is secretly training her to be a spy! When Frankie's billionaire inventor dad is kidnapped by the mysterious and evil group known as the Alliance, it's time for her to put her spy skills to work. It's a big first assignment for a small spy. Can she solve the mind-bending puzzles? Work out the head-spinning gadgets? Is Frankie ready to save her dad? Ready, Set, Spy is the first book in the completely addictive Frankie Fox, Girl Spy series. Stay tuned for her next adventure.' (Publication summary)
'Junior Griffin agent Frankie Fox is undercover on her second mission, visiting an international kids' robotics competition in Scotland. She's investigating the evil Alliance's robot army when she discovers something even more terrifying: the world's number one boy band, Band of Brothers, is brainwashing kids to serve the Alliance!
'To crack this case, Frankie will need to solve puzzles, deprogram evil robots, and sneak backstage at a Band of Brothers concert. Can she save the day - and will her best friend ever forgive her if she makes Band of Brothers break up?' (Publication summary)