Rating:  Summary: James Bond for Beginners Review: 14-year-old Alex Rider is an orphan. His parents were killed in an accident and he now lives with his uncle, the very boring Ian Rider, who works at a bank and values safety above all else. It is because of this last fact that Alex is baffled when he is visited by the police and learn his uncle was killed in a car accident. After meeting up with Ian's boss - and getting some very weird vibes from him - Alex determines to find out what really happened to his uncle. To start with, Alex goes to the wrecking yard where his uncle's car was taken. Expecting to find nothing but a mass of mangled metal, Alex is astonished to find his uncle's care in pristine condition - except for the bullet holes riddling the side. Before he can investigate further, Alex is captured and knocked out. When he awakens, he finds his uncle's boss waiting for him, and the truth comes out: Ian Rider was a secret agent for British Intelligence. Using blackmail, Ian's boss convinces Alex to take over his uncle's investigation and discover the reason Ian Rider was murdered. Equipped with a false identity and some super cool toys (among them: a yo-yo that has nylon thread that can hold up to 200 pounds and clips to a belt, a tube of zit cream that will eat through metal, and a game boy that doubles as a fax machine, listening device, and camera), Alex begins his new assignment as a secret agent.That was what happened in the first 70 pages of Stormbreaker. The rest of the book was just as fast paced and exciting! A cross between James Bond, Agent Cody Banks and Alias, Stormbreaker sets your heart racing in the very first chapter. Alex Rider already has a series going for him - Stormbreaker is only the first in the series; the second came out last year and the third is being released soon. I wouldn't be surprised if this one shows up on the big screen, but don't wait until then - go get the book now and buckle up for a wild ride.
Rating:  Summary: Stormbreaker by Anthony Harowitz Review: Stormbreaker by Anthony Harowitz is an action packed book. Alex Rider is informed that his uncle was killed in a car accident. When he found out it was a cover up he was asked to be a secret agent. Anthony Harowitz writes awesome books that are full of action. Anyone who likes action and adventure should read it. Ages 10 and up.
Rating:  Summary: A MUST READ!!!!! Review: This book is just like wacthing a James Bond movie! It's about a kid named Alex who works for MI6 and gets to go undercover. After you read this book the 2nd one even better and I mean that. If you like action you love this!!!
Rating:  Summary: A 12 year old girl Review: This is such a great book! Right from the start I knew It would be an adventure and a mystery. This book is for anybody kids and adults. Don't forget about the sequel it is as great as the first.
Rating:  Summary: OK Review: Stormbreaker was a fast and mildly engaging read. Although it did not have a lasting impression, it was fun while it lasted. I thought that many elements of the story where rushed and the plot was neglecting and misguiding. The content of the story was very childish and more prone to be enjoyed by a younger audience.
Rating:  Summary: stormbreaker Review: stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz is a book filled with suspense and adventure. Alex Rider discovers that his uncle was undercover agent working on a case because there was a great deal of suspense in the book and you could have never guessed what was going to happen. I greatly recommended this book to anyone who takes pleasure in reading adventure novels.
Rating:  Summary: Stormbreaker Review: This was a very, very good book. It's about a boy, Ian Rider, who heard that his uncle died in a car accident. While he was at the funeral he noticed some strange men. He found out they were actually on the good side. They told him to finish his uncle's job.................................
Rating:  Summary: Stormbreaker Review: The book Stormbreaker by Anthony Howitz is amazing! I loved the adventure! In this novel, a boy named Alex Rider thinks his Uncle Ian Rider supposedly works for a bank. Alex is told that his uncle has been in a car accident, somehow Alex finds out that its not true. As Alex looks for his uncle, he gets into a lot of mischief. He worked his hardest and gives it his all. I would recomend this book to anyone who likes adventure and mysteries.
Rating:  Summary: The Storm is on its Way Review: If you like secret agents, then you will love "Stormbreaker". This book takes place in London, England, and is about a 14 year old boy named Alex Rider and his Uncle Ian Rider who worked in the M.I.6, but Alex thought he worked for a bank until he was murdered. Alex was sent out to find who murdered his uncle and find out about this millionaire who just designed a new computer called the "Stormbreaker" and is giving them to each school in England. His name is Herrod Sayle. Alex finds that Mr. Sayle has inserted small pox while he's undercover. Felix Lester, a fourteen year old computer genius, who won a competition that got him to allow him to test out Sayle's new computer. Alex finds out that the computer ships in a couple months and Alex needs to stop this. Will he succeed? I would give this book a four because it was good, but not great.
Rating:  Summary: A Teacher review Review: I just finished reviewing this book for my junior high students. I found it to be quick moving and entertaining. I am sure my junior high students will really enjoy this book. This is also a book I think a reluctant reader would enjoy. Anyone who is a James Bond fan will enjoy this quick read. The author did a great job.
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