Spies - Michael Frayn Reviews

This is a heartwarming book for anyone of any age. The friendship these boys have between eachother is amazing. They seem to always find a way to cause some kind of trouble. They Turn Keiths Mother Into a mystery, and cause lots of problems.

This book really made me think about times like this, when the book was set. It is in the middle of World War Two in a small close where two friends set off on an adventure that definately changes their lives. Stephen is a small boy that is bullied at school and only finds rest with his friend Keith when they play games. However the game they are ...  Read the complete review

Stephen and Keith are two young boys living in a cul de sac in England going about the usual things they do, when they suddenly decide to start a spy mission on Keith's mother. By following her every move they slowly start to discover things they never thought they would and through their childish games they somehow manage to ruin things for ...  Read the complete review

Isn't it funny how kids often seem to grow into the names they're given? Maybe names shape personality to some extent. Every Simon I've ever met has been a cheeky sod, for example, and boxers called Tarquin are quite thin on the ground. Okay, there are always exceptions to the rule - like the 1995 Mastermind champion, who was ...  Read the complete review