Looking for Spy School Books in Order? Whether you just discovered the series or you’re checking in for the newest update on what’s coming next, this guide will walk you through Spy School by Stuart Gibbs in the best reading order—no guesswork, no missed titles.
Tone-wise, think high-stakes school antics with real spy-movie energy—smart, funny, and fast. If you’ve ever wished Alex Rider had a little more comedy, or Artemis Fowl had a little more “mission briefing,” Spy School lands right in that lane.
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Spy School Books in Order
Read the Spy School books straight down in publication order—that’s the cleanest way to follow the character arcs, running jokes, and escalating stakes the way Stuart Gibbs intended. I’ve kept the main novels together, then slotted the companion books after, so you’re not bouncing out of the core story mid-stream.
- Spy School (2012)
- Spy Camp (2013)
- Evil Spy School (2015)
- Spy Ski School (2016)
- Spy School Secret Service (2017)
- Spy School Goes South (2018)
- Spy School British Invasion (2019)
- Spy School Revolution (2020)
- Spy School at Sea (2021)
- Spy School Project X (2022)
- Spy School Goes North (2023)
- Spy School Goes Wild (2024)
- Spy School Blackout (2025)
Companion Books
- Spy School Graphic Novel (2022)
- Spy Camp Graphic Novel (2023)
- Evil Spy School Graphic Novel (2024)
- Spy School Entrance Exam (2024) (Puzzles, Sudoku, etc.)
What is Spy School?
Spy School by Stuart Gibbs is a middle-grade spy adventure series about Ben Ripley, a regular kid with a not-so-regular obsession: he wants to work for the CIA. When he’s recruited to an “elite school,” Ben thinks he’s been picked for his brains… right up until he realizes the school is actually a front for a junior espionage program—and he wasn’t brought in because anyone expects him to thrive. He was brought in because someone thinks he’ll attract the attention of an enemy.
From there, the premise stays simple: Ben is constantly trying to survive training, figure out who to trust, and keep up with classmates who are way better suited to the job than he is. Some books lean harder into missions outside the school, but the through-line is always the same—secrets, betrayals, and a kid who keeps stumbling into situations that are above his pay grade.
It’s a “kid in over his head” setup that actually earns its tension, because the series doesn’t treat the threats like a joke—even when Ben would really prefer it if they were.
Spy School Series FAQ
Do you have to read the Spy School books in order?
You can jump around, but you’ll get a cleaner experience reading in order. Each book has its own mission, yet the character relationships, running jokes, and the bigger “who can Ben trust?” threads build from book to book—so starting at the beginning makes everything land the way it’s supposed to.
How many Spy School books are there?
Right now, there are 13 main Spy School novels. On top of that, there are companion extras (like activity/puzzle-style books) and graphic novel adaptations, depending on how complete you want your collection to be.
What age is the Spy School series for?
Spy School is written for middle-grade readers. Most kids who enjoy fast-paced mysteries/adventures will be fine here, and it tends to work especially well for readers who like humor mixed with real stakes.
Are the Spy School graphic novels the same story as the novels?
They’re adaptations of the main novels (the same core story told in graphic format). If your reader prefers comics, they can read the graphic novel version instead of the matching novel. If they’re already reading the novels, the graphic novels are optional.