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Alex Rider: The Gadgets (Alex Rider Adventure)
written by Anthony Horowitz
Studio : Philomel
by Philomel
Publisher : Philomel
Released : 2006-04-20
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780399244865
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 71 reviews)
List Price : $15.99
Our Price : $2.00
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As fans of teen spy Alex Rider know, nothing is more fun or mind-boggling than the gadgets that time and again help free him from tight spots, such as the Game Boy that doubled as a Geiger counter in Skeleton Key. Or the CD player with the fast-spinning saw blade in Point Blank that helped free Alex from a steel-barred window. Now, for the first time, readers everywhere can glimpse the secret files and blueprints that detail each gadget. It’s almost as much fun as actually owning these techno-toys. . . . |
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Best series ever, Robert |
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If you ever read an Alex Rider book you will love this one. Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz is just plain amazing with the troubles that Alex Rider always gets into, it will keep you on your toes all the way through the book. When I read Ark Angel I could not put it down it draws you right into the action. It all starts out in the hospital from Alexs last wound. Then Alex meets Mr. Drevin which he is part of a project called Ark Angel. But after he meets him everything goes down hill from there. If you want to find out more you will have to read the book. Trust me you wont regret reading this book, it was the best book I ever read. I highly recommend this book because it is ful of action in every page. Also the whole story plot it just perfect for an Alex Rider book. I personally think of this book as a guy book just because it is packed ful of action. over all I thought the book was out standing with the amazing plot and action on every page you wont regret reading this book. |
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Alex Rider Ark Angel |
Before you read the review of ARK ANGEL, you need to take into account that this is the sixth book in the engaging, entertaining, action-packed adventure series starring Alex Rider. If you haven't read the first five books in the series, you'll probably want to do that before you pick up ARK ANGEL. Although it can stand on its own, you'll feel more in the loop by reading the previous books first.
ARK ANGEL picks up immediately where SCORPIA, book five, left off. At the end of that book, we saw Alex Rider on the ground, wounded by a sniper's bullet. For those who thought that Anthony Horowitz was planning to kill off our favorite young MI6 agent, please be assured that ARK ANGEL does not in any way imply dead. Alex is alive and relatively well, recuperating in an exclusive private hospital in London. The sniper's bullet missed his heart, instead bouncing off a rib and exiting out his arm. Now, as he's recovering in posh room nine of the hospital, he becomes friends with Paul. The same Paul that turns out to be the son of Nikolai Drevin, one of the richest men in the world.
When Alex saves Paul during a kidnapping attempt, Nikolai invites Alex to finish his recuperation at his estate. Alex soon wonders at the wisdom of being in Drevin's company, however, when he learns that an eco-terrorist group known as Force Three has threatened not only the Drevin family, but the safety of the entire world.
Nikolai Drevin's latest project, Ark Angel, is in full swing. Designed to become the first ultimate luxury hotel in outer space, it contains everything the world's richest people could want. It's also, at least according to Force Three, a threat to the environment of Earth as we know it. Now the members of the terrorist group are out to stop Ark Angel from ever opening, and they'll do anything--and everything--they can to see their mission come to completion. Even if it means hurtling the hotel back through the atmosphere and onto Earth's surface.
ARK ANGEL is another action-adventure read that will keep you turning pages right through to the end. Alex Rider has come a long way since the fourteen-year old boy roped into complying with MI6, but there's part of him that's still determined to leave the spy organization for good. Yet he knows that his skills are needed, and the unending action of ARK ANGEL show in detail why that is. You won't go wrong with any of the books in the Alex Rider series, and I can say that I'm excited about the opening of the movie STORMBREAKER, the first Alex Rider adventure, which is in development now.
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Alex rider 6 |
After spending this past week reading the entire Alex Rider series for the first time I must admit that I have been unable to put a single book down until I'd read it cover to cover. This sixth book has lost some of the pace of the others but it's still an amazing read. The plot has been well researched, the characters are all there and, as usual, Alex has a few good tricks up his sleeves.
"Ark Angel" does stray a little too far into "Moonraker" territory (no laser fights thank goodness!) and doesn't hit the highs of "Skeleton Key" or my favourite book in the series "Scorpia" but overall if you're an Alex Rider fan you are going to love "Ark Angel" - no matter how old you are. You shouldn't be fooled into thinking this is a book for your teenage son - there is a lot going on under the surface of all the Alex Rider books that should keep an older audience intrigued and even amused.
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fun for Alex Rider fan |
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My son is a huge Alex Rider fan. Has read each book several times, and watched the movie as well. So this book was a must -- he now thinks he's got the inside scoop on AR. If you aren't a fan of the series, I imagine this book would be pretty lame. |
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Alex |
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My 11 yo grandson introduced me to the Alex Rider series and I am so glad he did. He is in a program at school. He loves to read and this is something we have in common. I love this series and recommend it highly no matter what age you are. It's thrilling and holds your attention throughout the book. I looked forward to each new book in the series. This is a no brainer, for good reading, buy this book and dont forget the rest of the Alex Rider series they are all good stuff. |
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