Russian Roulette: The Story of an Assassin -- Anthony Horowitz, Paperback

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Alex Rider is an orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a time--from #1 New York Times bestselling author!

Alex Rider's life changed forever with the silent pull of a trigger.

Every story has a beginning. For teen secret agent Alex Rider, that beginning occurred prior to his first case for MI6, known by the code name Stormbreaker. By the time Stormbreaker forever changed Alex's life, his uncle had been murdered by the assassin Yassen Gregorovich, leaving Alex orphaned and craving revenge. Yet when Yassen had a clear shot to take out Alex after he foiled the Stormbreaker plot, he let Alex live. Why?

This is Yassen's story. A journey down the darker path of espionage.

Like a James Bond for young readers, international #1 bestseller Anthony Horowitz delivers a blockbuster thrill ride.

From the author of Magpie Murders and Moriarty.

Author: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 11/18/2014
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780147512314
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 15
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 163043 / Russian Roulette: The Story of an Assassin

About the Author
Anthony Horowitz (anthonyhorowitz.com) is a world-renowned screenwriter for film and television, having received multiple awards. And he is, of course, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Alex Rider novels, which have become bestsellers the world over, spawned a major motion picture, and a line of graphic novels. A master of the spy thriller, Anthony is the only writer authorized by both the Arthur Conan Doyle and Ian Fleming Estates to write original Sherlock Holmes and James Bond novels, respectively. Anthony lives with his wife in London, England; they are parents to two grown boys. Follow Anthony on Twitter @AnthonyHorowitz.