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Stormbreaker

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Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz

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By Anthony Horowitz

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The first book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series. In the first book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, fourteen-year-old Alex is forcibly recruited into MI6.

Armed with secret gadgets, he is sent to investigate Herod Sayle, a man who is offering state-of-the-art Stormbreaker computers to every school in the country.

But the teenage spy soon finds himself in mortal danger.

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Reviews

07 Aug 2024

It was gripping! A real page turning thriller that makes me want to work in MI6! Researching career options now...

22 Feb 2024

I thought the book was excellent because the storyline was very interesting. I liked alan blunt the best because he was very formal and very strict like a teacher. I would recommend it to someone else because had lots of action and alex rider was a great hero in the story.

14 Dec 2023

Very good 9+ though

17 Aug 2023

Exciting stuff!

08 Oct 2022

I did enjoy the story and was definitely an action-packed adventure about a 14-year-old boy called Alex whom due to unforeseeable circumstances ends up joining MI6. From start to finish there was never a dull moment reading this book. I am concerned whether this book would be age appropriate for an upper KS2 class as at times there was quite violent scenes throughout the story. However, I do feel a child in KS3 and around age 14 would enjoy this book!

03 Oct 2022

I found this novel quite predictable with the story plot after Alex had been through his training. The implication of the computer being used for evil acts and the information Ian had passed on implied it was definitely predictable. It wasn't clear until you reach the part of him being in the factory, what the computers will be used for. The twist at the end sets the plot up for another novel. The use of imagery made me feel as if I was there watching the scenes carry out, especially with the scenes in the car yard and the 'bank'.

03 Sep 2022

Alex Rider is a good book for me because I like quad bikes, flame throwers and adventure. It is quite violent.

25 Aug 2022

It’s a great start to a great series- I recommend it to most people.

19 Aug 2022

This book was interesting & thrilling. Each paragraph was a cliffhanger!

16 Aug 2022

its good

01 Aug 2022

I read this a while ago. I am hooked. A great book, I am going to read the whole series!

27 Jul 2022

This book is really adventurous. It leaves you wanting more
i would recommend this series to 9-13 year olds

26 Jul 2022

Read it.

17 Jul 2022

Very exciting and quick paced. A page turner.

28 Apr 2022

A amazing spy novel.

15 Jan 2022

Good book. Very dramatic.Interesting. Would recommend to anyone who likes action and danger.

15 Sep 2021

The story moves at a nice pace which keeps the reader engaged in Alex Riders journey. The book is a spy adventure and has multiple well written action sequences but none of them are overly graphic. The idea of a 13/14 year old spy is thrilling for a young reader and is not something you find very often.

07 Aug 2021

I loved this book for its originality, adventure and the thrilles that snake through your spine as you read this! As soon as you read this, your eyes will be glued to that book and you will be snuck into the world of Alex Rider.

06 Aug 2021

I didn’t think I would find the book as engaging as I did. Lots of action and brilliant dark characters. Obviously shades of James Bond but my class adored the baddies and gadgets! There is a great website with ideas linked to the teaching of this book. I enjoyed how it didn’t ‘baby’ the children and dealt with grown up themes.

05 Aug 2021

Action, exciting read

03 Aug 2021

Really easy to read. It was detailed and descriptive but not too complicated.

02 Aug 2021

Very good. Recomend

02 Aug 2021

Brilliant

27 Jul 2021

I loved the action and adventure in this story. It made me want to continue reading on to find out more.
I reccomend others read it as the story is amazing and you wont want to put it down.

18 Jul 2021

This would be an exciting read for children aged around 10-12. The main character Alex is very likable and you are rooting for him throughout the book. Almost the entire book is action packed which I think will ensure children keep reading and finish the book. This book doesn't have illustrations so bear that in mind if you're the kind of reader who likes illustrations. However, because it's so exciting I think children could get over this. There are more in this series and I think young readers would be keen to read more.

11 Jul 2021

I liked it very much. It was a bit scary sometimes. I liked Herod Sayle the best even though he is a baddie. I would recommend this book to people who like action books.

27 Jun 2021

Quite a good action spy story for teenage and younger readers.

16 Jun 2021

It was really exciting with lots of suspense.

13 Jan 2021

A mysterious adventure that keeps you turning pages.

08 Jan 2021

I thought this fictional text was a book that was exciting and thrilling so I will recommend it to others. And my favourite character is Jack the housekeeper.

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