Alex Rider: Ark Angel

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

Children enjoy the exciting action, clever gadgets and Alex’s daring escapes, with some calling it one of the best books in the series. Some children find that the story starts slowly or feels similar to earlier Alex Rider adventures.

What does the Pageticker team say about Alex Rider: Ark Angel?

Ark Angel is the sixth Alex Rider adventure, and Anthony Horowitz turns the dial firmly towards maximum mayhem: secret agents, eco-terrorists, gadgets and a hotel in outer space. It is fast, cinematic fun with plenty of clever escapes, though the danger and occasional violence make it best suited to confident readers aged around 11 and above.

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What is Alex Rider: Ark Angel about?

After surviving a sniper's bullet, teenage spy Alex Rider is recovering in hospital when he thwarts a kidnapping attempt on a fellow patient, Paul Drevin, son of billionaire Nikolei Drevin. Grateful, Drevin invites Alex to his home, where Alex uncovers a plot by the eco-terrorist group Force Three to destroy Drevin's space hotel, Ark Angel, and send its wreckage crashing into the Pentagon. Alex must race against time to prevent a catastrophe that could claim millions of lives.

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: Ark Angel

Alex’s Courage: What makes Alex keep going when he is frightened, injured or unsure whom to trust?

Eco-Terrorism: Force Three says it is protecting the environment, so how can we decide whether its cause is right or wrong?

Trusting Adults: How does Alex decide which adults to trust, and what clues would help you make the same decision?

Space Hotels: What problems might people face if a luxury hotel were built in space, and would you want to stay there?

Life as a Spy: How would Alex’s life be different if he were allowed to solve problems as an ordinary teenager instead of a secret agent?