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The Alex Rider Adventures are #1 bestsellers the world over, and following in the footsteps of the graphic novel adaptation of Stormbreaker comes the second book in this phenomenal series. Like Stormbreaker: The Graphic Novel, this edition features bold, edgy, manga-like illustrations that make the graphic novel form so immensely popular, and brings the young spy to life in a whole new way. For existing fans of Alex Rider, this will be a must-have; for those yet to discover the series, this will be the perfect introduction.
Synopsis:
Featuring bold, edgy, manga-like illustrations that make the graphic novel form so immensely popular, this second Alex Rider adventure brings the young spy to life in a whole new way. Full color.
bookheart64, August 16, 2008 (view all comments by bookheart64)
I have to admit I was slightly disappointed by the conversion of the book to a grapic novel. It continues from the "Stormbreaker" movie point of view instead of the book. Other than that, it was pretty good. I was even able to recognize some of the actual quotes from the book.
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"Synopsis"
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Featuring bold, edgy, manga-like illustrations that make the graphic novel form so immensely popular, this second Alex Rider adventure brings the young spy to life in a whole new way. Full color.
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