Stormbreaker: Alex Rider Graphic Novel

Stormbreaker is the first Alex Rider graphic novel, adapting the young spy's first mission into a full-colour illustrated story. Its 144-page length and listed reading age of 9–13 years give families useful starting points, though customer feedback is mixed on suitability for younger readers.

At a glance

Full-colour graphic adaptation of the first Alex Rider book and mission.
Follows fourteen-year-old Alex as MI6 sends him to investigate a sinister billionaire.
The listing gives a reading-age guide of 9–13 years.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£14.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Illustrated storytelling and a 144-page length offer an alternative to a prose-only novel.
Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and easy to read, with artwork praised.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Format	Graphic novel
Publisher	Walker Books
Publication date	7 Jan. 2016
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	144 pages
ISBN-10	1406366323
ISBN-13	978-1406366327
Reading age	9 - 13 years

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	17 x 1 x 24.8 cm
Weight listed	425 g

What to know before buying

The listing's 9–13 reading-age guide is not a guarantee of suitability. Customer feedback is mixed about whether the story is appropriate for children under 11 or 12, so consider the individual reader.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for an illustrated introduction to Alex Rider's first spy mission.
Families choosing an action-adventure graphic novel for a reader around the listed age range.

Less suited to

Readers seeking the prose edition rather than a graphic adaptation.
Buyers who need a reading choice with age suitability agreed on for children under 11 or 12.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 291 ratings

5 stars76%76%
4 stars18%18%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars0%0%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights an engaging, easy-to-read story and positive impressions of the artwork. Some customers say it can help get boys interested in reading, and feedback also describes it as worth the purchase price. Opinions differ on age suitability for children under 11 or 12, which matters more than the listing's 9–13 guide alone when choosing for a younger reader. Ratings are mostly five-star, but aggregate scores do not explain individual opinions.

Positive themes

Customers describe the story as engaging and easy to read.
Customer feedback praises the artwork and perceived value for money.

Mixed feedback

Feedback differs on whether the story is suitable for children under 11 or 12.

Frequently asked questions

What story does this graphic novel adapt?

It adapts the first Alex Rider book, following fourteen-year-old Alex's first mission after MI6 recruits him.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 144 pages.

What age is it listed for?

The stated reading age is 9–13 years. Customer feedback differs on suitability for children under 11 or 12, so use the guide alongside your knowledge of the reader.

Is it in colour?

The title describes it as a full-colour adaptation.