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Grade 5-10--Alex Rider, a 14-year-old secret agent who has worked for MI6--British military intelligence--returns for his fourth adventure. Vacationing in France with his girlfriend, Sabina Pleasure, and her parents, Alex spots Yassen Gregorovich, a known assassin, and senses something isn't quite right. Before long, Sabina's journalist father is injured in an "accidental" bombing and Alex is thrown into another mystery that involves a devious scheme to annihilate the world. In this heart-racing novel, Horowitz combines fast-paced action with ingenious gadgets that Alex either has on his side or is forced to battle against. The straightforward writing will appeal to a wide audience; the story is intricate enough to entertain older readers, but accessible to younger ones as well. For anyone who has enjoyed Alex's previous adventures, EagleStrike will prove just as good if not better, and for those who haven't been introduced to this young spy, this book will certainly get them addicted and anxiously awaiting the next installment.--Leigh Ann Morlock, Vernonia School District, OR
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Gr. 7-12. Alex Rider, reluctant teen MI6 operative, is back for another adventure, complete with a missile-loaded getaway bicycle and a man who wants to destroy not the whole world but just the parts of it that grow or manufacture illegal drugs, such as heroin and cocaine. The action begins after Alex recognizes a Russian assassin very much out of place in the sleepy French town where Alex is vacationing, and the ensuing chase takes the dynamic hero through a life-size video game before ending with an airport-runway save involving American nuclear weapons and Air Force One. Once again, Horowitz tells a tight story, and his knack for descriptive action drives readers through the very accessible plot. Teens need not have read previous Rider adventures to enjoy this one. Cindy Welch
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Eagle Strike,
By John (Ontario) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eagle Strike (Hardcover)
Have you read the Alex Rider series? Even if you haven't read the series this book is still easy to catch on to. This is the fourth book written Anthony Horawitz. Alex is a fourteen year old boy who lives in England. Alex isn't like most kids because he works for M.I.6 (British Intelligence). In his previous adventures Alex was almost killed endless times. The story starts while Alex is enjoying his vacation in southern France with Sabina his girlfriend and her family. He then spots Yassen Gregorovich the assassin who killed his uncle, Ian Rider. Shortly afterward, a dreadful accident occurs where Sabina farther is almost assassinated when a bomb goes off. This puts a quick end to his vacation. When Alex discovers Yassen's cell phone has speed dial, he dials the number and hears the voice of super pop sensation Damian Cray. During his hunt Alex experiences everything form high-speed car chases to Biochemical Warfare. Will Alex bring down Damien or will he make himself look like a loser, keep reading to find out. I recommend Eagle Strike for any one who loves action and lots of explosions. If you're between the age of 10-16 and like spy novels I recommend this book for you.
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Eagle Strike,
By Laura (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eagle Strike (Hardcover)
My son (age 12) absolutely loves the Alex Rider series of books by Anthony Horowitz, and has read them all. The action and adventure is so intriguing it keeps him turning the pages. The suspense of the story, and the predicaments Alex finds himself in, as well as, the cool gadgets and skill he uses to get himself out, make the reader put themselves right into the story. The books use great locations and exciting adventures to make the reader want come back for more, as if it were a movie they never want to end. I have enjoying sharing the adventures with my son, and he always looks forward to the next book in the Alex Rider series!
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite in the series.,
By Chris (CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eagle Strike (Hardcover)
I've been reading the series ever since stormbreaker came out, and I swear that this one is the best yet! In this book it starts with a proluoge that keeps your hands glued to the book. Then, alex meets up with Yassen again (The russian contract killer from the first book). Alex learns more about Yassen, and about a man named Cray, who is freaking insane. Alex is caught several times and he manages to use his awsome skills to escape every time. But, the one thing that will make you crazy, wanting to find out what happens in the next book is what happens at the end. Yassen is about to die, and he reveals a secret to Alex about his father. It's a real shocker (I was probably more surprised than alex was), it's so unbelievable that alex wont even accept it. But Yassen tells alex that if he doesn't believe him he should go to Vience, and find Scorpia. Thats the last thing he ever says. Scorpia, the next book, was already released in the UK (Why don't we get it early also?!). Anyways, Eagle strike is a really cool book, alex is still with sabina, and there are some parts in the book where you'll laugh at the irony of it, or be stunned by something you never expected. There are chases, surprises, and thrillers throughout the whole book, making it impossble to sleep at night without knowing what happens next. This is THE best book in the series so far, and I strongly recomend getting it. It's definatly worth the money.
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