Horowitz, Anthony. Stormbreaker: the graphic novel.HOROWITZ, Anthony. Stormbreaker: the graphic novel. (Alex Rider For the title character of the series, see . Alex Rider is a series of spy novels by English author Anthony Horowitz about a young spy named Alex Rider. Seven novels have been published to date. .) Adapted by Antony Johnston. Art by Kanako Damerum and Yuzuru Takasaki. Penguin, Philomel phil·o·mel n. A nightingale. [Alteration (influenced by French philomèle) of Middle English phylomene, from Medieval Latin philom . 144p. illus. c2006. 0-3992-4633-9. $14.99. JS * Alex Rider, the infamous young spy of the popular Alex Rider series and cinematic fame (Stormbreaker), has reemerged in a new format: his own graphic novel. Alex is recruited into an elite British spy operation after the murder of his uncle, an intelligence agent. He is sent to investigate the too-good-to-be-true Stormbreaker computers and their suspiciously philanthropic creator, Darrius Sayle. Once in Stormbreaker headquarters, Alex finds Sayle's motives to be extremely malicious. Now embroiled em·broil tr.v. em·broiled, em·broil·ing, em·broils 1. To involve in argument, contention, or hostile actions: "Avoid . . . in a deadly plot, he must save England from an impending im·pend intr.v. im·pend·ed, im·pend·ing, im·pends 1. To be about to occur: Her retirement is impending. 2. lethal attack from Sayle. The Alex Rider espionage novels have been extremely popular and well received. This adaptation won't fail its readers: the art is strong and confident, and the writing is well paced and captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. . The entire nature of the story is extremely cinematic, from its opening pages that serve as a prologue pro·logue also pro·log n. 1. An introduction or preface, especially a poem recited to introduce a play. 2. An introduction or introductory chapter, as to a novel. 3. An introductory act, event, or period. to the main fare. An excellent addition to a 'tween collection--this graphic novel has little objectionable content beyond what one may find in its PG-rated film counterpart. Give this to younger YAs who seek the action of graphic novels, but may not be old enough for many of the teen titles. This should be extremely popular for public and school libraries--if budgets allow, consider purchasing multiple copies. Jennifer Feigelman, YA Svcs. Libn., Goshen PL, Goshen, NY J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. *--The asterisk highlights exceptional books. |
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