Alex Rider Eagle Strike The Graphic Novel
By Antony Johnston and Anthony Horowitz
Alex’s relaxing holiday turns deadly when he must stop a hidden missile plot alone.
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Average score: 4.83
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What do our readers think of Alex Rider Eagle Strike The Graphic Novel? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children find the story exciting, fast moving and difficult to put down, especially because of its spy action, chases and danger.
What does the Pageticker team say about Alex Rider Eagle Strike The Graphic Novel?
This fourth Alex Rider graphic novel delivers a brisk, explosive spy adventure, with manga-influenced artwork that makes the chases and fight scenes leap off the page. It is exciting and the violence and nuclear threat storyline may suit confident readers best. It can be read as a standalone but is best read in order.
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What is Alex Rider Eagle Strike The Graphic Novel about?
Teenage spy Alex Rider's holiday in the south of France is shattered by a brutal attack on his friends. With MI6 unwilling to assist, Alex embarks on a solo mission to uncover the assailants. His pursuit leads him to a sinister plot involving nuclear missiles and a race against time. With just ninety minutes to prevent global catastrophe, Alex must rely on his wits and courage to save the world.
About the author
Antony Johnston is a British writer who loves creating exciting stories, comics, and games. He is well known for writing the graphic novel 'The Coldest City', which was turned into the film 'Atomic Blonde'. Antony enjoys making up mysterious adventures and hopes to inspire young readers to discover the joy of reading and storytelling.
Discussion ideas around Alex Rider Eagle Strike The Graphic Novel
Going it alone: Why does Alex decide to investigate without MI6’s help, and what does this reveal about his character?
Trust and doubt: How does Alex work out who to trust, and which characters seem most difficult to judge?
Power and responsibility: What does the story suggest about the dangers of giving powerful technology to people with extreme ideas?
Heroes in comics: How do the artwork, panel layouts and action sequences shape your understanding of Alex’s bravery and danger?
Ninety minutes: How would you behave if you had very little time to prevent a disaster, and which skills would matter most?
Pages
176 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
2016
First published
2012
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