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This complete six-book paperback collection follows Ruby from her very first case with the covert agency Spectrum right through to her final, mind-blowing mission. Written by multi-million-copy bestselling author and illustrator Lauren Child, this fast-paced series is bursting with codes, capers and clever twists that have hooked young readers across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ruby Redfort series begins with Look Into My Eyes, where thirteen-year-old Ruby is recruited by the secretive crime-fighting agency Spectrum after cracking an impossible code. From there, readers follow Ruby through Take Your Last Breath, Catch Your Death, Feel the Fear, Pick Your Poison, and the thrilling conclusion, Blink and You Die, as she teams up with her cool, unflappable butler-slash-bodyguard Hitch to outwit villains, decode ciphers and save the day - all while somehow staying the coolest kid in school. Each book combines sharp humour and clever mystery plots with a fiercely independent heroine. Lauren Child, best known for creating Charlie and Lola, brings the same wit and warmth to this series, layering in puzzles, gadgets and a vividly imagined 1970s-inspired world. Whether read in order or dipped into individually, this six-book set delivers non-stop adventure for fans of detective fiction, spy capers and strong, funny female leads. 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Her distinctive collage-style illustration and sharp, funny writing have earned her numerous honours, including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal, and she served as UK Children's Laureate from 2017 to 2019. 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