What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSpy Camp
Stuart Gibbs · Book
If you loved Spy Camp, start with Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (Zack Stentz, 2020) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Spy Camp across media.
You loved the high-stakes thrills of Spy Camp because it turns the familiar structure of summer camp into an espionage playground.
Films on the same thread
Spy
Paul Feig · Film · 2015
Explores: Underdog, Fish Out of Water, Female Empowerment.
If the underdog heroics in Spy Camp resonated with you, this film offers a hilarious, action-packed take on a desk-bound analyst suddenly thrust into a dangerous, high-stakes undercover mission.
Spy Kids
Robert Rodriguez · Film · 2001
Explores: Children becoming spies, Parents with secret pasts, Family teamwork.
Like the young protagonist of Spy Camp, these kids discover that their ordinary life is a cover for a secret world of gadget-based espionage and high-stakes family adventure.
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Robert Rodriguez · Film · 2002
Explores: Sibling Teamwork, Gadget Malfunction, Island Adventure.
Building on the secret agent training found in Spy Camp, this sequel follows the young heroes as they take on advanced missions against a mad scientist on a remote island.
Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare
Ethan Spaulding · Film · 2010
Explores: Summer Camp, Monster Mystery, Unmasking Villains.
Just as Ben Ripley faces dangers at a wilderness camp in Spy Camp, the gang here uncovers real-life mysteries while navigating the spooky, unsettling atmosphere of a summer camp.
Series on the same thread
SPY x FAMILY
Series · 2022
Shares a thread with Spy Camp: Secret Identity.
This series mirrors the secret identity themes in Spy Camp by exploring how individuals must maintain complex, hidden personas while navigating the challenges of a simulated family dynamic.
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous
Zack Stentz · Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Spy Camp: Coming of Age.
Much like the isolation of the camp setting in Spy Camp, this story forces young people to rely on teamwork and survival skills when their adventure goes wrong.
Summer Camp Island
Julia Pott · Series · 2018
Explores: Friendship, Self-Discovery, Dealing with the Unknown.
If the surreal, fish-out-of-water feeling of Spy Camp kept you turning pages, you will enjoy this look at two children navigating a camp filled with strange, magical secrets.
Gravity Falls
Alex Hirsch · Series · 2012
Explores: Summer Adventure, Small Town Secrets, Sibling Relationships.
This show captures the same coming-of-age spirit as Spy Camp, replacing spy training with supernatural mysteries and small-town secrets that define the characters' formative summer adventure.
Podcasts on the same thread
Story Pirates
Story Pirates · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Childhood imagination, Collaborative storytelling, Humor.
Because you enjoyed the creative, high-energy world of Spy Camp, you will appreciate this podcast that channels the imaginative power of youth into hilarious, collaborative sketch comedy performances.
The Rest Is Classified
Podcast
Explores: Cold War, Intelligence agencies, Covert operations.
Since Spy Camp sparked your interest in the mechanics of espionage, this podcast provides a fascinating look at the real-world covert operations and intelligence agencies that inspire fiction.
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Common questions
Is Spy Camp the first book in the series?
No, Spy Camp is the second book in the Spy School graphic novel series. It continues the story of Ben Ripley after the events of the first book.
What is the premise of Spy Camp?
In Spy Camp, middle schooler and aspiring spy Ben Ripley attends a wilderness camp where he encounters an enemy spy organization. This creates a dangerous situation for Ben during his training.
Do I need to read the first book before starting Spy Camp?
Yes, Spy Camp is the second installment in the Spy School graphic novel series. Reading the first book first provides necessary context regarding Ben Ripley and his journey to becoming a spy.
How is Spy Camp categorized?
Spy Camp is categorized as the second book in the Spy School graphic novel series. It focuses on the experiences of Ben Ripley as he navigates espionage challenges at a wilderness camp.