The alex rider series is an amazing set of books based on a 14 year old boy who accidentally becomes a spy like james bond. The series is themed mainly for young adults and comprises of eleven books and five graphic novels, a supplementary book and three short stories. This actionadventure book is the first book in alex rider series. Before you read it, however, make sure you read the others first so as to understand the story. At no more than fourteen years of age, alex was forced into this occupation after mi6 noticed. If youre rather in the mood for a movie, check out these films. Alex is a young agent for mi6, the british international intelligence service. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
The alex rider series ends with yassen i know this sub is kinda small and alex rider has been with me as i grew up, but as an aspiring writer i really dont want to. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. For now, avoid forcing the issue with mere lists of works possessing an. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Lorelei james is a usa and new york times bestselling author of westerns such rough riders series, and romance series including. With new villainsantagonists and dangers this is my 3rd favorite alex rider book in the series. There is also a video game based on the movie for nintendo ds and game boy advance. Now is your chance t before the man became the legend. For mi6 the setting is in a cuban island and a crazy russian general wants to blow up some co. Young bond covering similar ground to alex rider, charlie higsons books suitable for ages 10 and over act as a compelling prequel to. Just a month after his previous adventure at an exclusive school in the french alps, sixteenyearold alex rider is attempting to return to a normal life in london. Pls can recommend books similar to alex rider series. List created by the youth services staff at perrot memorial library in. Secret weapon, the latest book in the series, was published in april 2019 and horowitzs 12th alex rider novel, nightshade, is due in 2020.
Stormbreaker, book 1 in the series,introduces us to 14 year old alex rider, a normal teenager thrust into working for mi6 in the wake of his uncles suspicious death. These are no ordinary cowboys, but they are the sexy, kinky, and hot cowboys. He enjoyed the first in the alex rider series stormbreaker by anthony horowitz and i plan on picking up the rest over time in charity shops etc. Fans of the alex rider adventures will not be disappointed by the slambang action in this fifth book in the spy thriller series, although the ending may leave them feeling a bit dismayed. Snakehead alex rider has been forced into the australian secret service his target is the criminal underworld of southeast asia, and the ruthless organization known as the snakehead. But is there other books like this that you think he would enjoy. Like all the alex rider books, alex is pushed into working with mi6 again, resilient as always alex disobeys mrs. If you enjoyed the alex rider series by anthony horowitz, you might like these books, too. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Check out mumsnet s childrens book club for author webchats, recommendations, tips and freebies. The book was published by the speak books which is an imprint of penguin group.
A parachute jump onto the roof of a supersecure pharmaceutical complex, a desperate escape from a waterfilled cellar under the canals of venice, elegant and witty encounters with megacriminals bent on. Relaxing in the south of france with his friend sabina pleasure and her family, reluctant mi6 agent alex rider is finally able to be like any ordinary 14yearold. Alex rider is an action packed book that is a really good book and i love it alex is a fourteen year old spy. The series has sold over 19 million copies worldwide. With ronke adekoluejo, haluk bilginer, otto farrant, karl farrer.
Alex rider author anthony horowitz credits the bestselling series with getting a generation of kids into books. Alex rider skeleton key the author is anthony horwitz it is a realistic fiction is the genre. Stormbreaker by anthony horowitz, fledgling by mark a. The age group reflects readability and it doesnt necessarily reflect content appropriateness. Artemis fowl series by eoin colfer morganville vampires series by rachel caine maximum ride series by james patterson the secret series by. James is recruited into cherub, a secret division of mi5 which consists of teenage spies. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The series comprises eleven novels, as well as six graphic novels, seven short stories, and a supplementary book. If you liked the alex rider series, you may like these titles. Alex rider is the main character of the popular alex rider series of novels by british author anthony horowitz. Stormbreaker, the first novel in the series, was adapted into a film in. Rough riders is a series which centers around mckay family and rough and ready cowboys. What is the best book in the alex rider series by anthony.
If you feel like theres another connection to be found here, youre right. Mitty blake glances through some old medical books in his familys weekend. See the complete alex rider series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A victorian setting should change the feeling of this mystery novel for younger readers, but swap gas lamps for street lights and carriages for cars and youve got a book thats pretty similar to alex rider. Theres someone in prison at the moment who is 16 years old he has little access to literature. Alex rider is a series of spy novels by anthony horowitz about a teenage spy named alex rider. Actually, the entire series is awesome in its own way. The ever popular alex rider book series has action, adrenaline and adventure at every turn. My boy is mad on the alex rider books, but just discovered they may not be that suitable for him, hes nearly 8. The alex rider book series by anthony horowitz includes books stormbreaker, point blanc, skeleton key, and several more. The first eight books were read at a rate of around one book every 45 days but book 9 took much longer because i didnt want to end alex adventures just yet. Alex rider book set and further titles to be aware of the ten book set is a must for alex rider fans.
Before he knows it, he is operating in a murky world of secret gadgets, weapons, terrorists and most of all danger. Cherub series by robert muchamore the first book is the recruit its about a british boy called james adams, it follows other character aswell, who gets excepted into this secret spy agency thing called cherub its not as lame as i just made it sound, its really goood there are 12 books in the series and they are incredible. He is also the main character of several short stories by horowitz that are considered canon in the series. A master of the spy thriller, anthony is the only writer authorized. He completes his training and goes on his first mission. The series is aimed primarily at teens and young adults. The creator of alex rider, anthony horowitz, writes the equivalent series for adults, also under the approval of the authors estate. But be aware that the alex rider collection does not end with the box set, and the series is not yet over. I plan on donating him some books as i feel that this would only help him. Finally closing the last chapter of the ninebook alex rider series by anthony horowitz felt like the end of a long, breakneck, and emotionally charged ride. A friend of mine is kindly donating the entirety of the h.
The alex rider adventures are now bestsellers the world over, and the book that started it all, stormbreaker, is soon to be a major motion picture. The first book in the series, stormbreaker, was made into a movie in 2006 that starred alex pettyfer pictured above. For readers who have whizzed through the series from stormbreaker 2000 to russian roulette 20, here are more. Skeleton key, the sequel to stormbreaker and point blanc, is surely the best book in this gripping teen spy series.
Alex rider is a series of young adult novels by english author anthony horowitz featuring a 14 yearold spy. When alex rider learns that his uncle ian was killed in the line of duty as a british spy and not a car accident like hes been told everything changes for this otherwise normal teen. Alex rider spy series writer wouldnt allow kids tv. The graphic novel, this edition features bold, edgy, mangalike illustrations that make the graphic novel form so immensely popular, and. Alex rider will soon be a star in his very own tv series. Id love to see what became of him but i can tell you the first chapter will have him rolling out of bed in a disgusting room.
A good series are the caroline lawrence roman mysteries. He enjoyed the alex rider book series by antony horowitz because it was very entertaining and it was a brilliant read he told me. The 10th anniversary uk covers for the first eight books. Once he started reading the books, he was glued in and couldnt stop reading. The adventures of a reluctant teen spy on his missions to save the world. Cooper, the recruit by robert muchamore, silverfin. Reviews by children of the alex rider series by anthony. I would like to write a book about alex rider aged 29 or 30.
Jones orders and goes on his own mission, to rescue jack. Alex rider is the main character in a set of spy novels written by bestselling novelist anthony horowitz. Discover alex rider the number one bestselling series by anthony horowitz. Stormbreaker was written for children aged 12 years and above. Cherub series by robert muchamore the first book is the recruit its about a british boy called james adams, it follows other character aswell, who gets excepted into this secret spy agency thing. Anthony horowitz is a worldrenowned screenwriter for film and television, having received multiple awards. Fourteenyearold alex rider is forcibly recruited by mi6 into the deadly world of espionage and sent on mission after dangerous mission.
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