The second adventure for the intrepid Agent 9 and sidekick Fin, is as action packed and witty as the first: Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon! But you can rest assured that there is no need to have read the first book, each volume stands alone.
The story opens with some very dramatic scenes at the headquarters of the sinister organization DiViSiON, where the even more sinister Wolf has been hired to hunt down the final two pieces of a mind-control device. This plan has been discovered by the Super-Secret Spy Service and the boss is giving Agent 9 the job, but the mission is so vital that a partner is required and so we meet Traps- a very endearing mouse in a beanie hat who apparently specializes in covert operations and not just knitting.
Despite things going hilariously wrong from the start, they manage to overcome all the crazy obstacles in their path, only to have success literally snatched from them by the wily Wolf, who is always one step ahead. But because Nine is learning the advantages of team work and is asking for help at the right moment, eventually they triumph and share Nine’s much coveted Spy of the Month award.
There is so much to appreciate in this series. The full colour artwork makes brilliant use of varying panels and interspersed action words and sound effects. The animal characters all have very human traits expressively captured and there is genuine character development for Nine and life lessons for the reader to absorb, amidst the slapstick humour and puns.
With a tantalizing cliffhanger ending that points to more peril to come, fans will be chomping at the bit to get their hands on more! A really great addition to your younger graphic novel collections.
Watch our exclusive interview with author James Burks here
New threats, new foes . . . and a new partner?! Your favourite feline secret agent is back for a new adventure! Agent 9 is back in action at the Super-Secret Spy Service, and it couldn't come at a better time.
The next assignment? Stopping the Wolf, a cunning canine who's been hired by the sinister organization DiViSiON to hunt down the final pieces of a mind-control device. It's a mission of such paramount importance that Nine must do the unthinkable-work with a partner! S4 teams up Agent 9 with Traps, a mouse who specializes in covert operations (and knitting too). Unfortunately, the partnership gets off to a rocky start.
And despite their best efforts, the Wolf always seems to be one step ahead. With time running out and DiViSiON's plans to take over the world nearly complete, can Nine overcome the toughest challenge yet: being part of a team?
This hilarious, action-packed spy series is perfect for fans of funny crime-fighting stories like The InvestiGators, The Bad Guys, and Dog Man!
'A joyfully chaotic action comic. Agent 9's adventures zing along at breakneck speed, peppered with great one-liners and fish-flavoured snacks.' - Louie Stowell, author of the bestselling Loki A Bad God's Guide series
'The Agent 9 books are giddy, fun, frantic graphic novels that practically explode off the page! Full of bombastic action and adventure that will make every child laugh out loud, plus a fantastic cast of spies and villains. I cannot recommend these brilliant graphic novels enough!' - Mark Bradley, author of Bumble and Sing
'Funny, adorable, and action-packed!' - Kazu Kibuishi, #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Amulet series
'Every kid will see themselves in this feisty, mischievous cat. Action, adventure, and plenty of laughs in this well-crafted, super fun world.' - LeUyen Pham, New York Times bestselling co-creator of the Princess in Black series
'A delightful graphic romp. With a blend of thrilling chase scenes and a generous helping of humor, this crowd pleaser should be catnip to fans of series like Aaron Blabey's The Bad Guys. Spy aficionados will find this purr-fect.' - Kirkus Reviews
'Packed with thrills and adventure on every page, the punchy graphic novel format will appeal to less confident readers aged 7-9 in years 3&4.' - The School Reading List
Author
About James Burks
James Burks is a master of disguise. He's spent over twenty years working undercover in the animation industry on movies and television shows, including Bravest Warriors, Space Jam, Treasure Planet, The Emperor's New Groove, The Powerpuff Girls, and The Iron Giant.
He's also the mastermind behind the popular Bird and Squirrel graphic novel series. He lives with his family in a secret base hidden on an ordinary street somewhere in Southern California.
