Susannah McFarlane

Saving the world is just a standard Tuesday for Emma Jacks. As a top-secret agent-in-training known as EJ12 for the elite SHINE Agency, Emma is used to facing down dangerous situations. When the evil agency known as SHADOW begins leaking oil into the ocean and demanding a massive ransom, EJ12 is immediately called to action. She must use all her brilliant skills and high-tech gadgets to stop the villains and protect the innocent marine animals trapped in the spill. Defeating international bad guys has always been the easy part of her double life. The real challenge begins when the mission is over and Emma returns to her normal life. Out of nowhere, she learns that one of her absolute best friends is moving away. Even a super spy struggles with a broken heart, and suddenly all her confidence vanishes. As EJ12, Emma feels like she can accomplish absolutely anything, but navigating the painful changes of middle school friendships without her best friend might be her hardest assignment yet. Discover how a brave secret agent learns to find her inner strength both in the field and in the classroom.