A Girl's Guide to Spying: Volume 1
Published on 12. February 2026
304 pages
978-1-83643-122-0 (ISBN)
Description
Did you know that the Girl Guides worked undercover for MI5 during the First World War?
When Phyl is dragged along to the Girl Guides by her younger sister, Annie, the last thing she expects is the adventure of a lifetime. Then her Guide captain offers her a job as a messenger for MI5. Phyl is desperate to help the war effort and is thrilled to be working with spies.
But she can't seem to do anything right in the eyes of the grumpy Major Warren. When he suddenly disappears, Phyl and Annie suspect that he may in fact be a double agent. The two sisters must solve the mystery of his whereabouts, before it's too late. Luckily their friends from the Rose Patrol are ready to help...
When Phyl is dragged along to the Girl Guides by her younger sister, Annie, the last thing she expects is the adventure of a lifetime. Then her Guide captain offers her a job as a messenger for MI5. Phyl is desperate to help the war effort and is thrilled to be working with spies.
But she can't seem to do anything right in the eyes of the grumpy Major Warren. When he suddenly disappears, Phyl and Annie suspect that he may in fact be a double agent. The two sisters must solve the mystery of his whereabouts, before it's too late. Luckily their friends from the Rose Patrol are ready to help...
Reviews / Votes
'This is vivid historical fiction that will transport you, charm you, and make you cheer at the brilliance of the real-life Girl Guides who played their part in the war. Hoorah for Phyl and Annie!' Joanna Nadin 'Holly Webb is always a dream and this is no exception. A Girl's Guide to Spying is so smart and clever and full of fun that I devoured every inch of it. Go Rose Patrol!' Daisy May Johnson "A compelling blend of intrigue, mystery and puzzle solving. Join Rose Patrol as they find themselves caught up in a dangerous race against time to uncover the identity of a double agent. Packed full of twists and turns, this is a real page-turner of a read. Inspired by the real-life work of Girl Guides during the First World War, this historical mystery is a must have for fans of Robin Stevens." Jo ClarkeMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oneworld Publications
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
File size
2,91 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-83643-122-0 (9781836431220)
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Holly Webb started writing while she was working as an editor at a children's publisher, and is now one of Britain's best-loved children's authors. She joined the Brownies aged 7, and still volunteers as a Brownie and Guide Leader and an Ambassador for Girlguiding South West England. Her Guide unit has never discovered a murder (or at least they've never admitted it...).
Holly's first book was written mostly sitting on the floors of trains while she was commuting into London, and it was published in 2004. She has since written over 170 books, which have been translated into 33 languages. Holly lives in Reading with her husband, three children and three cats.
Holly's first book was written mostly sitting on the floors of trains while she was commuting into London, and it was published in 2004. She has since written over 170 books, which have been translated into 33 languages. Holly lives in Reading with her husband, three children and three cats.
