Alex Rider: Secret Weapon
Alex Rider: Secret Weapon
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Short Story • Fiction
Contemporary
2016
YA
9-14 years
750L
Super Short Summary
Alex Rider: Secret Weapon by Anthony Horowitz is a collection of seven short stories featuring Alex Rider, a teenage spy. The stories, such as "Alex in Afghanistan" and "Tea with Smithers," explore diverse missions and adventures, offering insight into Alex's skills and experiences beyond the main series books.
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Exciting
Mysterious
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Review Roundup
Alex Rider: Secret Weapon by Anthony Horowitz thrills with short stories, showcasing Alex's bravery and wit. Fans praise its fast-paced action and character depth. Some note inconsistency in story quality, but enjoy glimpses into Alex's world. Ideal for enthusiasts, it may feel incomplete but offers an engaging fix for series fans.
Who Should Read Alex Rider: Secret Weapon?
Readers who enjoy Alex Rider: Secret Weapon by Anthony Horowitz typically love fast-paced spy thrillers, much like fans of Robert Muchamore's Cherub series or Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books. They appreciate suspense, adventure, and a teenage protagonist navigating a world of espionage.
4,850 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Alex Rider: Secret Weapon is a collection of seven short stories that serve as a prequel to the Alex Rider series, showcasing various adventures that take place before the main events of the books.
Anthony Horowitz has mentioned that he originally wrote the short stories in Alex Rider: Secret Weapon to give young readers a taste of Alex's life and character outside the larger missions featured in the main series.
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The book includes the story "Tea with Smithers," which provides readers with more insight into the inventive Q-like character Smithers and his relationship with Alex through a charming and humorous lens.
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352
Short Story • Fiction
Contemporary
2016
YA
9-14 years
750L
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