Alex Rider Ark Angel The Graphic Novel

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

Children describe the story as exciting, dramatic and full of action, surprises and clever twists, and many enjoy seeing Alex’s adventures brought to life in pictures. Some children find the beginning slower than the rest or think the story is less thrilling than other Alex Rider adventures.

What does the Pageticker team say about Alex Rider Ark Angel The Graphic Novel?

Anthony Horowitz’s sixth Alex Rider graphic novel throws its teenage spy into a gloriously over-the-top mix of kidnapping, eco-terrorism and a space hotel with a very bad travel plan. The bright artwork and relentless action should suit fans of gadgetry and high-stakes adventure.

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What is Alex Rider Ark Angel The Graphic Novel 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 The Graphic Novel

Alex under pressure: How does Alex use his quick thinking when he is frightened or outnumbered, and what does this show about his character?

Eco-terrorism: Force Three claims to be protecting the environment: how should we judge a cause when people use dangerous or violent methods to support it?

Riches and responsibility: What responsibilities should someone like Nikolei Drevin have when their decisions and inventions could affect millions of people?

Truth and trust: Which characters does Alex trust, and what clues make him question whether someone is telling the truth?

Gadgets and imagination: Which piece of technology in the story seems most useful or believable, and what invention would you create to help Alex on a mission?