Books with author Susan K. Mitchell

Can you hide a spy camera in a pen or behind a shirt button? Spies need hidden cameras for secret missions. Need to pass along a secret message? A spy might use invisible ink. Spies could not do their jobs without the latest gizmos and gadgets. In this book, check out some of the most important tools in the spy world from wiretaps to lipstick pistols.

Two young cousins, Ethan and Calum (Cal), spend their summer vacations and holidays at their grandparent's ranch in the Texas Hill Country. In this book, Ethan finds a Blue Heeler puppy with a gray, ghost-like face, and names him Gus the Ghost-Face Dog. Cal already has a huge yellow Labrador Retriever named Luke. The boys and their dogs go on many adventures together on the huge ranch, where they learn interesting facts about history and the natural environment of the area. They help capture cattle rustlers and have a close call with coyotes. Throughout the book the boys make many interesting discoveries and they help the town by solving crimes. Ethan and Gus travel back in time, to the days of the pioneers, where they avert an Indian uprising and help the early settlers. The boys learn about responsibility and bravery. They help their grandparents with the chores on the ranch and Gus rounds up the cows. There is never a dull moment with Gus, Luke, Ethan, and Cal, along with their younger siblings Logan, Cara, and Elyssa. They are all heroes. There will be more great adventures to come!

The International Agents of Intrigue are back in action!Fresh off their last mystery, Twins Pen and Quin are looking forward to the start of the school year at St. Mary's, especially the international soccer tournament their team will play in, but when new student and Brazilian soccer player Mariana da Silva joins the team, the twins find themselves knee deep in a new mystery. The famous Ballon d'Or soccer trophy disappears, and Mariana's family is in danger. Somehow the two events are connected. It's up to the twins to find the trophy and solve the mystery of the golden ball.

Can flashing lights send out a secret message? Did a famous spy use sketches of butterflies to hide messages? Can a digital photo hide a secret code? For centuries, spies have used many different ways to pass secret information. Codes and ciphers keep information safe from the enemy. Author Susan K. Mitchell uncovers the secrets to the amazing world of spy codes and ciphers.

Imagine going on dangerous missions like James Bond? Well, real-life spies risk their lives everyday. They will do almost anything to get the job done. But not all spies are heroes. Double agents will even betray their own country to complete their tasks. If caught, the punishment can be death. Author Susan K. Mitchell explores the dangerous lives of spies.

This popular, best-selling biography series has been expanded and completely redesigned with new features to draw in reluctant readers. Today’s Superstars takes readers behind the headlines for a close-up look at the most popular stars from music, movies, television, and sports. Titles are selected from survey results of more than 1,000 kids. Each high-interest book in the series details the star’s early life and inspirations, rise to stardom, and impact on the world of sports or entertainment.