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The Power of Five 2: Evil Star

by Anthony Horowitz

Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 10+

Published by Walker Books, 2013

  • Adventure
  • Coming-of-age
  • Fantasy
  • Thriller

About this book

Having defeated the Old Ones at Raven's Gate, Matt would like life to settle down for a while but as a second gate is about to open on the other side of the world and an old man is murdered for an ancient diary, he once again finds his life going in a direction he does not like or want.

In Peru, Matt is attacked and pursued by gangsters working for an organised crime boss. They seem desperate to stop him using his powers to save the world, but why?

This nail-biting page-turner has more twists and turns than a slalom course along with a good number of double crosses and red herrings. A masterful piece of storytelling which will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

About the author

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.

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