After the death of the uncle who had been his guardian, fourteen-year-old Alex Rider is coerced to continue his uncle's dangerous work for Britain's intelligence agency, MI6.
Age
10-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
208 pages
Why to read
An action-packed spy thriller with a lot of twists and turns.
It represents courage and bravery in the face of danger.
It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
It teaches about dealing with loss and handling responsibilities.
