Alex Rider: Secret Weapon - Seven Short Stories by Anthony Horowitz - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781406390582. Publisher: Walker Books. Age Range: 9-12 years. Overview. Alex Rider: Secret Weapon brings together seven explosive short stories from the number one bestselling teen spy series by Anthony Horowitz. Featuring familiar villains alongside three never-before-seen adventures, this collection is packed with the high-octane espionage, gadgets and danger that have made Alex Rider a global phenomenon. Perfect for existing fans wanting more missions, and a brilliant entry point for new readers aged 9 to 12 who love fast-paced action and spy thrillers.. About the Book. Ever since MI6 recognised his potential, teenage spy Alex Rider has been thrust into one perilous mission after another. This essential short story collection gathers seven gripping episodes from across his extraordinary career, from a routine trip to the dentist that spirals into a high-speed chase through the streets of London, to a school trip with a deadly twist nobody could have predicted. Featuring familiar and formidable assailants from the best-loved Alex Rider universe, the collection also includes three brand-new stories written especially for this edition, offering fresh missions even devoted fans won't have encountered before. Each story is self-contained, making this an ideal pick-up-and-read book for reluctant readers, long journeys, or dipping into between the full-length novels. Horowitz's trademark blend of pace, wit and genuine peril is on full display throughout, delivering the same cinematic thrills that have made the Alex Rider novels and Amazon Prime series so popular with young readers. Whether read cover to cover or one story at a time, Secret Weapon is a must-have addition to any Alex Rider collection and a thrilling introduction to Britain's most famous teenage secret agent.. Seven complete, fast-paced Alex Rider short stories in one paperback. Includes three brand-new, never-before-seen missions. Perfect standalone