His mother and father both died in a plane crash when he was a baby, you might be thinking how did alex survive. But when fourteenyearold alex finds his uncles windshield riddled with bullet holes, he knows it was no accident. Stormbreaker setting involves london throughout of the book because mi6 is stationed there and it is also where the book first starts out at. Stormbreaker when mi6 recognizes his potential, alex rider is armed with secret gadgets and sent on his first mission. See more ideas about alex rider, alex rider books and books. Alex goes to meet herod sayle, and finds herod playing snooker with a footstool because he is so short. Recruited to find his uncles killers and complete his final mission, alex. The first alex rider book brings you into a whole new world of spies actual licensed teenage spies how old is alex rider. Readers will cheer for alex rider, the 14yearold hero of british author horowitzs spy thriller the first in a projected series. All books all characters film author alex rider jack starbright sabina pleasure alan blunt yassen gregorovich derek smithers abdulaziz alrazim, referred to simply as razim, is the main antagonist in scorpia. This actionadventure book is the first book in alex rider series. The book starts at ian rider s alex s uncle funeral because he died in a car crash. Stormbreaker is the first book in the alex rider series, written by british author anthony horowitz.
With alex pettyfer, mickey rourke, sophie okonedo, sarah bolger. Meet alex rider, an average british teenager whose life is about to seriously change. Paperback now in a storming fullcolour graphic format. For existing fans of the series, this graphic novel will be a musthave. In the start of the story, he knows that his uncle and his adoptive father, ian rider was killed in a car crash. Stormbreaker in the united states is a 2006 action spy film directed by geoffrey sax. Fourteenyearold alex rider finds his life turned upside down on discovering that his late uncle wasnt a mildmannered banker, but instead a field agent for mi6. Fourteenyearold alex knows thats a lie, and the bullet holes in his uncles windshield confirm his suspicions. Stormbreaker graphic novel the graphic novel of alex rider s first mission. He was even willing to work on the school required book report without protest. The series is aimed primarily at teens and young adults. 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 alex rider book brings you into a whole new world of spies actual licensed teenage spies. The book was released in the united kingdom on the 4th of september 2000, and in united states release on 21st of may 2001, where it became a new york times bestseller.
After learning a terrible secret about his father, teen spy alex rider travels to venice to uncover the truth about his past. But the teenage spy soon finds himself in mortal danger. Stormbreaker graphic novel alex rider graphic novel, book 1 by anthony horowitz book cover, description, publication history. Stormbreaker is written by anthony horowitz, the author of the power of five and many other books. Alexs guardian has been murdered, and alex is being recruited into mi6 as its youngest ever spy. Mar 12, 2019 talking about the main theme and the main story of the book, alex rider is the main character of the book. But nothing prepares him for the news that the uncle he always thought he knew was really a spy for mi6, britains top secret intelligence agency. The film follows alex rider, a teenage boy recruited by mi6 after his uncle who claimed to alex that he was a bank manager but is actually a secret. He doesnt know how to win at handtohand combat or defuse a bomb. The age group reflects readability and it doesnt necessarily reflect content appropriateness.
Alex rider is the name of the main character in the series. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The book starts at ian riders alexs uncle funeral because he died in a car crash. Forcibly recruited into mi6 after the mysterious death of his. Stormbreaker graphic novel by anthony horowitz, antony. We are currently editing over 264 articles, and you can help.
Jones plays a unique role among alex s mi6 handlers. With its focus on the perilous world of international espionage, stormbreaker makes use of plenty. Antony johnston author 2011 point blanc alex rider series book 2 anthony horowitz author 2009 point blanc alex rider. The graphic novels series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Rachel galbraith, age 10 stormbreaker was a great start to the series and kept me gripped from beginning to end. All books all characters film author alex rider jack starbright sabina pleasure alan blunt yassen gregorovich derek smithers abdulaziz alrazim, referred to simply as razim, is the main antagonist in scorpia rising. Adapted by antony johnston, illustraed by kanako and yuzuru. Download and read online for free ebooks written by alex rider. Welcome to the wikia dedicated to chronicling the alex rider series. Stormbreaker was written for children aged 12 years and above. See all the action unfold in slamming movebymove frames. Jul 03, 2006 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. He is the protagonist of the alex rider book, graphic novel, and movie series. The mission that started it allnow in a graphic novel format. The screenplay by anthony horowitz is based on his 2000 novel stormbreaker, the first novel in the alex rider series. Stormbreaker is the enchanted hammer that is carried by beta ray bill. The seventh installment of anthony horowitzs, alex rider series, snakehead was an amazing book to read and had me wanting to read more and more.
When alex enters sayles compound in port tallon, he discovers a strange world of secrets and villains including mr. Herod asks him if he is related to ian rider, and tells alex to stop snooping around because he might get shot. While its easy to get caught up in herod sayles evil genius shtick, we come to realize that. S tormbreaker is the very first novel in the alex rider series, a collection of books that left the imagination of my ten year old wannabespy self reeling for hours.
Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Stormbreaker butthisisalsolucky ithink forme iwanttoknowwhatyouthinkofit iwantyou. Everything starts when alexs uncle and caretaker, ian rider, is killed in a car accident. In this book the protagonist, alex rider, a british teenager that is a specially trained spy goes on another adventure. Now is your chance to see this book visualized in a brandnew format, with bold, edgy, mangalike illustrations that bring alex rider to life in a way not seen before. There are some of the characters working secretly in this story as well. Grin, an excircus knife catcher, and yassen gregorovich, professional hit man. Alex had always lived with his uncle because his parents died in a plane crash a few weeks after he was born. Alex faulkner, age 10 stormbreaker is an exciting book about a boy called alex rider who is supposed to become a spy but he doesnt really want to. In this book the protagonist, alex rider, a british teenager that is a specially trained spy goes. The book was published by the speak books which is an imprint of penguin group. The novel provides bang after bang as alex experiences and survives unbelievably dangerous episodes and.
Stormbreaker is a 2006 spy film directed by geoffrey sax, based on the first installment of anthony horowitzs alex rider young adult novel series. A bold and stylish reissue of the groundbreaking and hugely popular graphic adaptation of alex riders very first mission. You can also get 3 short stories, 4 graphic novels and a supplementary book. Forcibly recruited into mi6, alex must discover the truth about the stormbreaker computer. Jun 09, 2015 book haul unboxing alex rider edition lj presents. Alexs guardian has been murdered, and alex is being recruited into mi6 as its youngest. Welcome to the dangerous world of alex rider teenage super spy. Alex rider is a series of spy novels by anthony horowitz about a teenage spy named alex rider. Police officers arrive at alex s house to inform them that ian rider, alex s uncle has died in a car accident. Stormbreaker by anthony horowitz is the first novel to feature teenage spy, alex rider. When his guardian and uncle, ian, is mysteriously killed, al. However, after doing some investigating on his own, alex discovers his uncle was actually murdered.
In this book we are introduced to a fourteen year old boy named alex. Alexs life changes forever, as he discovers that his uncle was not, as he thought a banker, but a super mi6 agent who was shot on the way back from his latest assignment. Dec 01, 2015 s tormbreaker is the very first novel in the alex rider series, a collection of books that left the imagination of my ten year old wannabespy self reeling for hours. The first novel, stormbreaker, was released in the united kingdom in 2000 and was adapted into a film. When mi6 recognizes his potential, alex rider is armed with secret gadgets and sent on his first mission. The graphic novel alex rider novels by anthony horowitz paperback at. After the death of his uncle, the 14yearold schoolboy alex rider is forced by the special operations division of the uks secret intelligence service, mi6, into a mission which will save millions of lives. Talking about the main theme and the main story of the book, alex rider is the main character of the book. Walker books uk the official graphic novel adaptation of major motion picture. The series comprises eleven novels, as well as six graphic novels, seven short stories, and a supplementary book.
Teen superspy alex rider faces a pop star bent on world destruction and a lethal group of assassins in graphic novel adaptations of two of his thrilling adventures. Alex rider aint no harry potterthere is no prophecy foretelling his rise, no mystical. The film stars alex pettyfer as alex rider, and also stars mickey rourke, bill nighy, sophie okonedo, alicia silverstone, sarah bolger, stephen. A british teenager who is blackmailed into becoming a spy.
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