The Cold Case of Agent Arctic Tusk
Agent Arctic Tusk, known to his few confidants as Wally, was not your typical operative. Weighing in at nearly two thousand pounds and possessing a pair of ivory tusks that could pierce sheet metal, he was the crown jewel of the Agency of Marine Intelligence (AMI). Most people assumed a spy should be sleek, lithe, and capable of blending into a crowd of humans. Wally, however, proved that sometimes the best way to hide is in plain sight—or at least, behind a very convincing holographic disguise and a custom-tailored, oversized apron. His current mission was his most perilous yet: infiltrating 'Frosty Swirls,' a trendy frozen yogurt establishment suspected of being the primary distribution hub for an international fish-smuggling ring.
- Operative:
- A secret agent or spy working for an organization.
- Infiltrating:
- Secretly entering or joining a group or place to get information.
- Holographic:
- Using light to create a three-dimensional image that looks like a real object or person.
- Gait:
- A person's particular manner of walking.
- Indulgence:
- Allowing oneself to enjoy something special or pleasurable.
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About this short story passage for Middle School
“The Cold Case of Agent Arctic Tusk” is a short story reading passage about Espionage, written for Middle School. It takes about 7 minutes to read (1,101 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.