Simon Smith, Schoolboy Spy
Sunday, 22 February 2026
- Time
- 12:30 - 13:30
- Venue
- Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury, HP21 2QP
- Price
- £3.50 per person
Join new author Mark Creasy, who will be reading from his exciting new children’s book Simon Smith: Schoolboy Spy and teaching you how to crack spy codes!
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Join us on Sunday 22 February for a special event with new author Mark Creasy, who will be reading from his exciting new children’s book Simon Smith: Schoolboy Spy. Simon isn’t just an ordinary schoolboy – he’s an aspiring spy! This captivating tale of friendship, intrigue, and espionage unfolds in a quaint English village where every character has a hidden role to play. Beneath the surface of everyday life lies a web of secrets, leading readers on a thrilling journey full of imagination, mystery, and discovery.
After the reading, children can try their hand at being spies themselves as Mark leads a fun, interactive craft activity — introducing different codes and ciphers to solve, before using their new skills to write their own secret spy messages! The event will finish with a book signing, giving families the chance to meet Mark and purchase a signed copy of Simon Smith: Schoolboy Spy.
Further details about the event
• Sunday 22 Feb at 12.30pm - 1.30pm
• Doors open at 12.15pm, with a prompt start at 12.30pm
• 50-60 minutes long (including Q&A), followed by public book signing.
• Aimed at children aged 5 – 11 years old.
Adult ticket £3.50
Child ticket £3.50
Under 3s Free
After the reading, children can try their hand at being spies themselves as Mark leads a fun, interactive craft activity — introducing different codes and ciphers to solve, before using their new skills to write their own secret spy messages! The event will finish with a book signing, giving families the chance to meet Mark and purchase a signed copy of Simon Smith: Schoolboy Spy.
Further details about the event
• Sunday 22 Feb at 12.30pm - 1.30pm
• Doors open at 12.15pm, with a prompt start at 12.30pm
• 50-60 minutes long (including Q&A), followed by public book signing.
• Aimed at children aged 5 – 11 years old.
Adult ticket £3.50
Child ticket £3.50
Under 3s Free
Venue
Discover Bucks Museum
Discover Bucks Museum
Aylesbury
HP21 2QP
Dates
The event runs from 12:30 to 13:30 on the following dates.
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