Book details

Point Blanc

Alex Rider

Oliver Chris

Anthony Horowitz

Published in

2001

4.11

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Philosophical And Ethical

Evil

Responsibility

Espionage

Description

Investigations into the "accidental" deaths of two of the most powerful men in the world, both of whom had sons at Point Blanc Academy, mean 14-year-old Alex Rider, reluctant MI6 spy, must infiltrate the academy as a pupil and find the truth. Can he alert the world to what he discovers in time?

Age

9-10

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

224 pages

Why to read

Action-packed adventure
Engaging plot
Interesting characters
Educational - learn about problem-solving and responsibility