Young Alwx Rider has just found out that his uncle has been killed in an auto accident. As he does a bit of digging, he finds out that his uncle was really a spy for the british gov.

when he confronts MI6 woth what he knows they blackmail him onto a mission that only a young boy can get into without suspision.

what happens next is Alex Riders worst nightmares brought to life. He gets to play a child spy in a adult spy world.

anyone who loves James bond type movies and novels. they are very well written. for anyone of all ages.

Like I wish that I could do some of what I read.

Anthony Horowitz is the busiest writer in britian, and has the 7th and 8th Alex rider novel coming out next year.