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Alex Rider Snakehead

By Anthony Horowitz

Book 8 of 14 in the Alex Rider series

Adjectives

thrilling action-packed suspenseful

Genres

Adventure Mystery

Synopsis

After crash-landing off the Australian coast, teenage spy Alex Rider is recruited by the Australian Secret Service to infiltrate a notorious gang known as the Snakehead. Posing as an Afghan refugee, Alex delves into the criminal underworld of Southeast Asia, facing perilous challenges including a daring parachute jump over the ocean, a brutal Thai boxing match, and a treacherous white-water kayak escape. Along the way, he uncovers dark secrets about his family's past and confronts his old nemesis, Scorpia.

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.

Pages

432 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Published

2015

Community rating

Average score: 4.63

From 8 readers

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