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Scorpia
(Alex Rider Graphic Novels)
Author
Illustrator
Kate Brown
Publication Date
August 15, 2017
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction / 6th − 8th
Language
English
Format
Graphic Novel
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Description
Teen superspy Alex Rider faces a pop star bent on world destruction and a lethal group of assassins in graphic novel adaptations of two of his thrilling adventures.
Publication date
August 15, 2017
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780763692575
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Series
Alex Rider Graphic Novels
BISAC categories
JUV008000 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | General
JUV021000 - Juvenile Fiction | Law & Crime
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV021000 - Juvenile Fiction | Law & Crime
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
Kirkus
Perhaps Rider’s most thrilling adventure to date, this spinoff delivers a hearty dose of intrigue, dark secrets, and...
School Library Journal
Gr 4-7--Being a teen spy isn't easy, and being a teen spy on vacation is even harder. Alex Rider is having trouble relaxing during his time off from MI6. Unfortunately, he's right to be worried. No matter where he goes, trouble seems to follow. And this time, it's a little too close to home. His friends' parents are injured, and he learns surprising truths about his family. Alex doesn't know whom to trust. He infiltrates the enemy organization, Scorpia, in search of answers--but does he really want to find them? These effective graphic novel adaptations of the fourth and fifth installments in the "Alex Rider" series immerse tweens in Alex's world. Reluctant readers will enjoy this series for the fast pace, engaging narrative, and action-packed artwork. VERDICT Strong additions to graphic novel shelves, especially where the series is popular.--Rena Gibson, Ralph Ellison Library, Oklahoma City
Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz is the author of the best-selling Alex Rider series in addition to adult novels about Sherlock Holmes and James Bond. In 2014 he was appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for Services to Literature. Anthony Horowitz lives in London. Antony Johnston is the author of many comics and graphic novels, including stories about Daredevil and Wolverine. He lives in the northwest of England. Emma Vieceli is a comic artist whose work includes manga adaptations of Shakespeare among many other graphic novels. She lives in Cambridge, England.
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