: Give them a conscience and a moral compass. They might have to choose between their mission and a friend.

Place the story in a familiar, everyday environment to heighten the tension. Spy Fiction Writer's Workshop | A KidSpy Program

: An ordinary student who accidentally discovers a secret and can't be let back into regular society.

: Unlike movie spies, a teen agent has restricted mobility (can't drive, has a curfew) and relies on ingenuity rather than just high-tech gadgets. 3. Setting & Atmosphere