Troupe, Thomas Kingsley

Quietly infiltrating a high-security building to steal secret documents. Sneaking behind enemy lines to rescue an important government official. Secretly listening to an enemy's conversation without getting caught. Fans of stealthy video games enjoy these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today's popular stealth games? What methods to spies use to secretly gather intelligence? What kind of gear to secret agents use to spy on the activities of others? How do special forces teams achieve their missions without getting caught? Compare true spy tactics and gear to today's popular video games and learn if they are portrayed accurately, or if the games twist the truth to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

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A quiet night shift in a Galveston, Texas, discount store turns spooky when thirteen-year-old Sara Leung spots ghostly children playing in the aisles of the store.

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