Paperback edition of the first in Child's new series featuring super-spy Ruby Redfort. 13 year old Ruby is hired by secret agency SPECTRUM to help them crack a code, and her desk job soon spirals into an all-out action adventure. From the creator of Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean, whose books have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. Ages: 9+ 'Lauren Child has put imagination and fun back into the real worlds of childhood.' Julia Eccleshare, "Guardian"

Lauren Child burst on to the children's books scene in 1999 and has since published many bestselling and award-winning books, including those featuring the hugely popular Charlie and Lola, and the Clarice Bean series. She has won numerous awards including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Gold Award. Her books have been made into an award-winning TV series and have sold in many languages with runaway success.