What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSpy School
Stuart Gibbs · Book
If you loved Spy School, start with My Spy (Peter Segal, 2020) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Spy School across media.
You loved Spy School for the thrill of seeing an ordinary kid suddenly thrust into the high-stakes world of international espionage.
Films on the same thread
Spy
Paul Feig · Film · 2015
Shares a thread with Spy School: Fish Out of Water.
Much like the protagonist of Spy School, this film centers on a desk-bound underdog who finds themselves unexpectedly navigating the dangerous and chaotic world of professional intelligence operations.
My Spy
Peter Segal · Film · 2020
Shares a thread with Spy School: Fish Out of Water.
If the fish-out-of-water humor of Spy School kept you entertained, you will enjoy watching this hardened operative struggle to balance his mission with a precocious nine-year-old.
Spy Kids
Robert Rodriguez · Film · 2001
Explores: Children becoming spies, Parents with secret pasts, Family teamwork.
This film captures the same sense of youthful wonder found in Spy School, showing how ordinary children can step up to save the day using secret gadgetry.
Spies in Disguise
Nick Bruno · Film · 2019
Explores: Teamwork, Opposites Attract, Underdog.
The dynamic between a suave spy and a brilliant inventor mirrors the unlikely partnerships in Spy School, proving that intelligence often matters more than traditional field training.
Series on the same thread
Chuck
Josh Schwartz · Series · 2007
Shares 2 threads with Spy School: Secret Identity, Fish Out of Water.
Fans of the reluctant hero trope in Spy School will appreciate seeing an ordinary person forced to master government secrets while navigating extraordinary and life-threatening circumstances.
SPY x FAMILY
Series · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Spy School: Secret Identity, Fish Out of Water.
This series leans into the secret identity struggles that define Spy School, blending high-stakes espionage with the awkward, humorous reality of maintaining a double life at home.
Spy
Simeon Goulden · Series · 2011
Shares 2 threads with Spy School: Secret Identity, Fish Out of Water.
The comedic incompetence of the lead character matches the chaotic energy of Spy School, highlighting the absurdity of an ordinary person attempting to survive in the spy world.
The Spectacular Spider-Man
Stan Lee · Series · 2008
Shares 2 threads with Spy School: Secret Identity, Coming of Age.
If you enjoyed the coming-of-age journey in Spy School, you will resonate with this hero as he balances high school drama with the demands of a secret identity.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Rest Is Classified
Podcast
Explores: Cold War, Intelligence agencies, Covert operations.
After finishing Spy School, this podcast provides a fascinating look at the real-world covert operations that inspired the fictionalized antics of the CIA academy you just read.
Story Pirates
Story Pirates · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Childhood imagination, Collaborative storytelling, Humor.
This podcast shares the same spirit of youthful creativity found in Spy School, celebrating the imaginative power of kids through comedy and collaborative, high-energy storytelling.
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Common questions
Is Spy School appropriate for my ten-year-old child?
Yes, Spy School is written for readers aged 8 to 12. The story follows a boy who is mistakenly recruited into a junior C.I.A. academy, making it suitable for middle-grade readers within that age range.
What is the plot of Spy School about?
Spy School follows the story of a young boy who gets recruited into a junior C.I.A. academy due to a case of mistaken identity. The book focuses on his experiences as he navigates the challenges of training at this secret facility.
Who is the author of Spy School?
The book Spy School was written by Stuart Gibbs. It is a middle-grade novel centered on a young boy who finds himself enrolled in a junior C.I.A. academy after being caught up in a case of mistaken identity.
Should I read Spy School if I enjoy stories about secret agent training?
If you enjoy stories about secret agent training, Spy School is a great choice. The book centers on a boy who is recruited into a junior C.I.A. academy because of a case of mistaken identity and must navigate the complexities of his new environment.