The first book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series.

In the first book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, fourteen-year-old Alex is forcibly recruited into MI6. Armed with secret gadgets, he is sent to investigate Herod Sayle, a man who is offering state-of-the-art Stormbreaker computers to every school in the country. But the teenage spy soon finds himself in mortal danger.

"I enjoyed it a lot because I wanted to read on and see the methods he would use and the ways he thought of to escape." - Teen Titles

"I loved this book because it is suspenseful and serious with a splash of humour. It has such a variety of character personalities and it’s just as good as the other books in the Alex Rider series, which I’m really enjoying reading my way through." - First News

"I loved this book because it is suspenseful and serious with a splash of humour." - First News

"A fabulous story that crackles with suspense and daring and shows that a bit of cheek will take you a very long way […] A great, pacy read." - Love Reading 4 Kids

"Even though there are no illustrations, the brilliant descriptions really bring the story to life. When I read it I really feel into the scenes and I always want to know what will happen next." - The Guardian Online

"Horowitz somehow manages to grab your attention in each and every way, whether it is suspense or a heartfelt moment." - Teen Titles

"Packed with action, excitement and peril, the first book in this thrilling series will leave you keen to read the next instalment. " - The Week

"Finding books to engage boys in reading can be tricky, but I personally know many for whom the Alex Rider series (Stormbreaker being the first) was a total game-changer." - Top 50 Books Every Child Should Read, Good Housekeeping