The action, the dialogue, the humor, all make these books eminently readable, and the diverse characters and family dynamics make the series thoughtful as well. And the lovely descriptions of the Cairo setting adds dimension to the mystery. A new member of the team, Robert, must prove his worth even though many on the team don’t trust him. Here the group must travel to Cairo to uncover the plot that threatens to bring down those powerful institutions. One of Ponti’s many talents is creating likable characters, each of whom has a strength, but is not an infallible human being. And for that, they will need to leave their home and travel into unfamiliar territory. The group has some suspects almost from the start, but they must identify which is the guilty party. Some of the most powerful institutions in England are being threatened, and this group of young spies might be the best bet for figuring out who the terrorist is. The British Museum caper was just a test, and the team learns that there is a lot on the line in their next mission. She loves patterns and order, adores prime numbers, and gets unsettled when there is chaos.
In this one, Ponti focuses on Kat, short for Katmandu, where she is from. Each of the “City Spies” has a special talent, and in each book we’ve learned more and more about them. These teenagers are not juvenile delinquents they are the youngest members of MI6, an elite family of spies headed by Mother, who in actuality is their father, having adopted them all. After a brief foray into the past, when the most famous tomb, that of the boy king, Tutankhamen, was found by a 12-year-old Egyptian boy, we jump into the present day as a group of kids is attempting to break into the British Museum. Ponti jumps in with fast-paced action almost immediately. The “City Spies” series showcases James Ponti’s impressive writing style, and the latest entry in the series, “City of the Dead,” is no exception.
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