Alex Rider: Snakehead

What do our readers think of Alex Rider: Snakehead? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the fast pace, exciting action, surprises and cliffhangers, and many say the story keeps them keen to carry on reading. Some children find the book very long or feel it is not the strongest adventure in the series.

What does the Pageticker team say about Alex Rider: Snakehead?

Snakehead is the seventh Alex Rider adventure, and Anthony Horowitz turns the spy-thriller dial up to nearly ridiculous levels - in the best possible way. With breathless action, clever gadgets and a more personal mission for Alex, it is an exciting choice for confident readers aged 11 and up, though adults may wish to consider its violence, peril and themes of people-smuggling.

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What is Alex Rider: Snakehead about?

Fourteen-year-old spy Alex Rider is sent to Australia, where he is recruited by ASIS for a dangerous undercover mission. His target is Snakehead, a powerful criminal organisation smuggling people and weapons across South-East Asia. As Alex infiltrates the group, he must survive ruthless enemies, deadly traps and a shocking connection to his own past. With two secret services watching his every move, Alex faces one of his most personal and perilous missions yet.

About the author

Anthony Horowitz is a popular author from England who has written many exciting books for children and young people. He is best known for the Alex Rider series, which follows a teenage spy on thrilling adventures. Anthony loves telling stories full of mystery and action that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Discussion ideas around Alex Rider: Snakehead

Alex’s Choices: Alex is only fourteen, yet adults keep sending him into dangerous situations. What do you think helps him make decisions under pressure?

Trust: Alex has to work with different secret services and cannot always tell who is being honest. How can he decide whom to trust?

Undercover: Alex must pretend to be someone else during his mission. What might be difficult about hiding your real identity for a long time?

Criminal Exploitation: Snakehead takes advantage of vulnerable people. Why might people-smuggling be especially cruel, and what could make people safer?

A Normal Life: Alex often wishes he could simply go to school and live normally. What do you think he misses most, and would an ordinary life really suit him?