Books like Spy school

Spy school by Stuart Gibbs reads as humorous, exciting. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Lost Hero

Rick Riordan · 2010

Both explore friendship

57% genome match

How to Steal a Dragon's Sword

Cressida Cowell · 2011

Both explore friendship & courage

73% genome match

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

Dave Barry · 2006

Both explore friendship & courage

69% genome match

Fablehaven

Brandon Mull · 2006

Both explore courage

65% genome match

The Empty Grave

Jonathan Stroud · 2017

Both explore friendship & courage

65% genome match

Amari and the Night Brothers

B. B. Alston · 2021

Both explore courage

64% genome match

My brother is a superhero

David Solomons · 2015

Both explore friendship

68% genome match

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

Kwame Mbalia · 2019

Both explore courage & identity

66% genome match

Maximum Security (CHERUB)

Robert Muchamore · 2005

Both explore espionage & friendship

61% genome match

Aspettando L'Onda Gigante

Elisabetta Dami · 2009

Both explore friendship & courage

76% genome match

Exile

Shannon Messenger · 2012

Both explore friendship & identity

58% genome match

Skulduggery Pleasant

Derek Landy · 2006

Both explore friendship

58% genome match