Clayton Stone, Facing Off

Reviewed by: Phyllis Fuchs - Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 10, 2017

Review

Here is a second book about Clayton Stone, the first being Clayton Stone At Your Service. By the end of this sequel readers know that a third story is in the making. Clayton is a thirteen year old "middle school spy" or junior undercover agent whose grandmother is Chief Stone of the Special Services. Clayton's assignment is to assume a new identity, change schools, and become the best friend of Kyle, son of the second African-American President of the United States. Both Clayton and Kyle are well trained lacrosse players and their abilities on the lacrosse field figure prominently in a fast-paced, action-packed plot. Sure to please fans of the first story or of spy school stories, or of over-the -top adventures, it is just the book for junior high aged boys. Kirkus Reviews said of the first Clayton Stone story, "What really makes this take on the kid-turned-spy story special is that it has heart." This second story does as well.

Overall Book Score: good