'She works 50 hours a week at Bingo Blott's Paperclip factory. When would she have time to be a spy?'

A mum having a secret life full of action, adventure and intrigue? How can that be?!

But after an unusual trip to the zoo, Idris isn't so sure... Were his eyes playing tricks on him, or did someone really drop something into Mum's bag? And why is Budi the orangutan, who is normally so cheerful, suddenly off his food? Maybe it's time for some spying after all.

Andy McNab (yes, that definitely-not-a-spy author) and Jess French (almost certainly a vet, TV presenter and international woman of mystery children's author) join forces in this fun action-packed adventure!

Perfect for readers age 7+, spies, detectives, mystery solvers and puzzle lovers alike!

Andy McNab (Author)
Andy McNab is a former British Army infantry soldier whose books have sold more than 15 million copies to date.

Jess French (Author)
Jess French is a passionate vet, zoologist and naturalist who has been named one of Britain's top 50 conservationists by BBC Wildlife magazine. She presented her own TV series on CBeebies called Minibeast Adventure with Jess and worked on Live 'n' Deadly (CBBC), Deadly Mission Madagascar (CBBC), Springwatch (BBC) and Micro Monsters 3D (Sky). Jess has written several books for children for many publishers.



Nathan Reed (Illustrator)
Nathan Reed has been a professional illustrator since graduating from Falmouth College of Arts in 2000. Recent books include How to Write Your Best Story Ever and the Marsh Road Mystery Series. His latest picture book written by Angela McAllister, is Samson the Mighty Flea. He was also shortlisted for the Serco Prize for Illustration in 2014. When he's not illustrating he can be found with his two boys and a football on Peckham Rye Common.