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Description

They told him his uncle died in a car accident. Fourteen-year-old Alex knows that’s a lie, and the bullet holes in his uncle’s windshield confirm his suspicions. But nothing prepares him for the news that the uncle he always thought he knew was really a spy for MI6—Britain’s top secret... read more

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Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Alex Rider: Age 15, works for MI6 as a spy. Is fluent in three languages. And is skilled in many activities, such as martial arts, scuba diving, mountain climbing and others.

First Sentence

WHEN THE DOORBELL rings at three in the morning, it's never good news.

Series

This is book 1 in the Alex Rider series.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Anthony Horowitz (Author)
 

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