Spy Toys

I received a copy of this title from Hachette Australia for review. Ten Second Synopsis: Three toys destined for the reject pile are given a top secret mission to protect the Prime Minister's son from a villainous elephant-human hybrid company mascot. We on the shelf, being a little bit not-quite-right......more

Spy Toys was a surprisingly pleasant read. It’s been a while since I read a book like this and it reminded me why I fell in love with reading when I was so young. The ability to escape into another world or story was something I just loved and I think this book will provide that experience for many......more

Enter of world of sentient toys and genetically engineered mascots. I liked the idea of this story! But there was something about it, that I just didn’t enjoy. One example - in one scene, in the pictures, the restraints look like ropes - but in the text they are described as straps or constraints. T......more

Thank you to @Kidlitexchange and @bloomsbury publishing for providing a review copy of this book which will be released on January 16, 2018. All opinions are my own. Spy Toys is a great book for kids who are just beginning to be ready for chapter books. The font and entertaining illustrations on alm......more

Spy Toys by Mark Powers was a quick, easy read that had you laughing and hoping for the best all at the same time. The premise of the story with defective toys being asked to help was intriguing and funny. The book brought to light the sad state of affairs with the relationships between children and......more