Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls

The balance between adventure and humor made the story so engaging for middle-grade readers. I'm curious whether this was a conscious choice to keep it lighthearted.

The way the girls supported each other added a warm touch to the espionage action. I wonder if the author drew from her own experiences or observations.

The school feels like a perfect blend of fun and mystery, but I wonder how much of it was imagined from scratch versus inspired by real places or stories.