Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz is a screenwriter and children's novelist. Born in 1955 in North London, he was educated at Rugby School and York University, and published his first book, Enter Frederick K Bower, in 1978.
He created the television series Foyle's War, Murder in Mind, Midsomer Murders, Crime Traveller and Menace, and has written episodes for many more, including Agatha Christie's Poirot, Murder Most Horrid and Robin of Sherwood. He has also written a horror film, The Gathering, starring Christina Ricci.
His books for children include the Alex Rider series about the teenage secret agent. There are nine books in the series including Snakehead (2007), shortlisted for the 2008 Book Trust Teenage Prize. He has also written The Power of Five series, Diamond Brothers series of mystery stories and the Groosham Grange series.
Books
Alex Rider Mission 13: Nightshade
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 10-14
Reading age: 9+
Alex Rider thought he'd finally left his spying days behind him; but when a dangerous band of 'terrorists for hire' emerges onto the world stage, he's dragged into another risky undercover operation. The 13th book in the Alex Rider series, this slick and sophisticated spy drama which will thrill existing fans and convert new ones.
Alex Rider Mission 2: Point Blanc
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 13+
Reading age: 12+
Alex Rider is plucked from his life as an average schoolboy to pit his wits as a spy for MI6 against the frightening Doctor Grief and his evil plans.
Alex Rider Mission 3: Skeleton Key
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 11+
Alex Rider’s back, and he’s in trouble. Real trouble.
Alex Rider Mission 4: Eagle Strike
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 11+
Fourteen-year-old MI6 agent Alex Rider's fourth case plunges him into a desperate race to save the world...
Alex Rider Mission 6: Ark Angel
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 11+
From Cornwall to Cuba, Venice to France, Alex Rider has travelled far and wide as a spy for MI6, facing danger and death at every turn.
Alex Rider Mission 7: Snakehead
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 12+
Reading age: 9+
The latest instalment in the adventures of Alex Rider, in which he re-enters earthly events from outer space - and gets tangled up in the criminal world of the Snakehead organisation in south-east Asia.
Alex Rider Mission 8: Crocodile Tears
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 11+
A charity broker con artist has invested millions into genetically modified corn that has the power to release a powerful airborne strain of virus onto the world...
Stormbreaker
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 13+
Reading age: 12+
Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider finds his life turned upside down on discovering that his late uncle wasn't a mild-mannered banker, but instead a field agent for MI6.
Stormbreaker: The Graphic Novel
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9+
The graphic novel adaptation of this well-written and action-packed story of a teenage spy works really well
The Power of Five 1: Raven's Gate
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 10+
In trouble with the law and facing prison, Matt Freeman opts for an experimental fostering programme.