Spy Ring

Two modern-day kids discover the truth about an American Revolutionary Warera female spy through a treasure-hunt adventure in their hometown of Setauket, New York.

With codewords and secret signals perfected, best friends Rachel and Joon are ready to spend their summer practicing spycraftespecially if they can uncover secrets like the one Joons parents have been keeping, that his family is about to move out of town.

When eavesdropping leads them to a ring rumored to have belonged to Anna Nancy Smith Strongaccording to local Long Island legend, the only female member of George Washingtons famed Culper Spy Ringthey think theyve hit the jackpot. Then they discover Nancy left a coded message in the ring!

Decoding her message leads to another cryptic clue, and then another, and soon Rachel and Joon are racing to decipher a series of puzzles that must surely lead to hidden treasure! But can they solve the final mystery before Joons moving day? And just what did the centuries-old spy hide awayand why?

Sarah Beth Dursts skillful blend of Revolutionary War history and suspenseful contemporary storytelling will keep readers guessing to the last satisfying page.