Join in with book of the month Spies in St Petersburg, book number two in the Taylor and Rose series
Spies in St Petersburg – the blurb
With Sophie still missing in action after their explosive mission in Paris, Lil decides to take matters into her own hands. On a new mission for the Secret Service Bureau, can Lil find Sophie in misty, mysterious St Petersburg?
Can they uncover the identity of their true enemy and can they trust anyone – even the Bureau?
It’s time for Sophie and Lil to put their spy skills to the test.
Snakes, Circus Trains and Tsars
It’s been a while since I read the first book, Peril in Paris, and I confess I hadn’t remembered the finer detail. That coupled with the fact the series is also interlinked with another set of books called the Sinclair’s Mysteries had me holding on by my fingertips at times to the plot. Woodfine sets a colourful scene however full of danger and expertly interlinked with real life events. There are so many kicking off points you could use in addition to just sitting back and enjoying the ride that it is the perfect book club choice. There is a also a bit of a cliff hanger which makes me excited to read book number 3, Villians in Venice. Set in Venice in case you couldn’t guess an idea I just love.
Book club questions
+++ These questions contain spoilers and should only be used if you have read the book already!+++
- Can you find St Petersburg on a map? Can you plot the journey Lil took from London to track down Sophie in Russia?
- In the book the brief Sophie is given about St Petersburg mentions they use the Julian Calendar not the Gregorian Calendar. What are the two and how are they different?
- In Chapter Fourteen Mei explains how to write in a secret code. Can you decide on a key word with your friend and write a letter to them using the code? Are you able to translate a message using the key word?
- In the Author’s note at the end of the book Woodfine lists a number of people who are real historical figures. Can you pick one of them and find out three facts about them?
- What do you think happened to Joe, is he dead or alive?
If you would like to join in with the Children’s Book of the Month keep your eyes peeled for the next book in a few days time. A review with book club questions is usually posted on the last Monday of the month and you can check out previous Book of the Months such as Orion Lost by Alastair Chisholm by clicking on the Young Adult/Kids button at the top of the Home Page.
