H. I. Larry - Zacs Ski Mission

ZACS SKI MISSION
BY H. I. LARRY
ILLUSTRATIONS BY ANDY HOOK,
RON MONNIER, BEN OHAGAN
& ASH OSWALD
Zacs Ski Mission
published in 2009 by
Hardie Grant Egmont
85 High Street
Prahran, Victoria 3181, Australia
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CONTENTS Zac Power was at the IMAX cinema with his class. They were seeing Snow Storm. It was in 3D.

Zac had heard that it was a bit scary. Zac loved scary movies. Zac also loved being a spy. Zac worked for a spy group called GIB. Zac was 12 years old and GIBs youngest spy. But that was all top secret! Zac got to go on really cool spy missions.

He even had a code name. It was Agent Rock Star. Zacs brother Leon worked at the GIB Test Labs. Leons code name was Agent Tech Head. His job was to make spy gadgets. Zacs class was in the line at IMAX.

They were waiting for their 3D glasses. Zac reached the front of the line. The person giving out the glasses looked up. Then she gave Zac some glasses from a different bag. Weird, thought Zac. He went into the cinema.

He sat down and put his glasses on. The movie started. Zac looked up at the IMAX screen. But all he saw were the letters GIB . Zac took his glasses off. The IMAX screen was filled with snowy mountains.

Zac put his glasses back on.And they flashed GIB again. My 3D glasses mustbe from GIB, thought Zac. Thats why theycame from a differentbag. Then another message popped up. It was from GIB. LEAVE THE CINEMA
THROUGH THE
EMERGENCY EXIT Zac walked to the exit.

He pushed the door open and went outside. Zac looked up and down the street. Then he saw the woman who gave him his 3D glasses. Hello, Agent Rock Star, said the woman. How do you know my code name? asked Zac. Im an agent for GIB, too.

My code name is Agent Spy Wear. Agent Tech Head needs you at the GIB Test Labs. Zac looked down the street again. Then he saw the GIB stretch hummer. It was very cool. Zac was pleased.

He loved this car. It had everything a spy could want. Zac walked over to the car. The hummer door opened. A voice said, Welcome, Agent Rock Star. Please get inside.

Zac got in. The car had no driver! The voice spoke again. Agent Tech Head has gadgets for you to test drive. Please sit back and enjoy the ride. Zac was sad about missing out on IMAX. But a ride in GIBs hummer was way better! Zac sat down on the soft seat.

There was so much room. Zac stretched out his legs. The hummers engine hummed. Then it drove off to the Test Labs. Would you like a cola slushy, Agent Rock Star? the voice asked. Yes, please, Zac said.

A panel on the inside of the door slid open. A large cola slushy sat on the tray inside. Zac took the slushy. Cool, thanks, he said. Zacs brother Leon was waiting outside the Test Labs. The car pulled up and Leon walked over.

The cars voice said, Agent Rock Star, we are here. Zac stepped out and the car drove off. Hello, Zac, said Leon. Come over to the launch pad. I have some test driving for you to do. An awesome chopper was on the launch pad.

This is the Chopper V-770, said Leon. It needs a top pilot to test drive it. Then he gave Zac the keys. Cool, smiled Zac. The chopper was painted silver and blue. I cant wait to fly this, said Zac.

This chopper is very special, Zac, said Leon. It can fly by itself if you need it to. Look after it. Youll need these too. Leon handed Zac some boots. Theyre Tele-ski boots, said Leon.

Theres a button inside them. You can push the button with your toes. Then skis will pop out under the boots. Why do I need these boots? asked Zac. Check your SpyPad, Zac, said Leon. Zac took out his SpyPad.

All GIB agents had a SpyPad. It was a computer, a phone and a code cracker all in one. GIB used them to send missions to their spies. Zac clicked on his mission button. TOP SECRET
FOR THE EYES OF
ZAC POWER ONLY MISSION SENT
TUESDAY 1PM A man is lost on
Last-Run Mountain.
You must find him. Test drive these gadgets
on the mission: Chopper V-770 and
Tele-ski boots.

END Theres someone lost on Last-Run Mountain, said Zac. Now I know why I need the boots. Zac put the boots inside the chopper. Then he climbed into the cockpit. Zac started the engine. Push on the joystick to go forward! yelled Leon. Push on the joystick to go forward! yelled Leon.

Pull back on it to slow down. Zac pushed on the joystick. The chopper lifted off the ground. Then Leon called out above the noise, Zac, there are some spare skis in your backpack. And dont forget to do your test drive report. Good luck.

Zac groaned at the thought of writing a report. He waved at Leon. Then the chopper flew away. The chopper had auto pilot.