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Europa

James Ponti

Themes inside · 2 Ages 9–14 NYT Best Seller
Pages
384 pages
Published
2026

Content report card

What's inside

Medium confidence

Violence

Fighting, weapons, death

Language

Swearing, crude humor

Sexual content

Romance intensity, nudity

LGBTQ+ themes

Presence of characters or themes

Scary or mature

Horror, trauma, heavy themes

Substance use

Alcohol, drugs, smoking

What it offers

Positive messages

Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience

Positive role models

Characters who model good judgment and growth

Educational value

History, science, culture, how the world works

A note for parents

Europa is the third book in James Ponti's City Spies series, featuring young protagonists working together to solve puzzles and prevent criminal threats across Europe. The story emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and international cooperation with minimal graphic content—threats of attacks exist but are not depicted violently. The adventure plot, code-breaking challenges, and European settings provide educational interest alongside positive messages about friendship and courage, making it well-suited for middle-grade readers who enjoy mystery and espionage stories.

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Parent age guide

Is “Europa” right for your kid?

Ready from about age 9.

From about 8, okay with a grown-up nearby.

For younger readers

  • Suggested for ages 9+.

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From the publisher

"When Umbra threatens to attack multiple high-level targets across Europe unless Le Fantôme is released from prison, the City Spies have to split up and race across the continent solving codes and chasing clues in hopes that they can thwart the attacks and keep Le Fantôme from going free"-- Provided by publisher. "When Umbra threatens to attack multiple high-level targets across Europe unless Le Fantôme is released from prison, the City Spies have to split up and race across the continent solving codes and chasing clues in hopes that they can thwart the attacks and keep Le Fantôme from going free"-- Provided by publisher.

Shelved under

  • Juvenile Fiction

ISBN 9781665959988 · Simon and Schuster