Age rating and parents' guide:Stormbreaker
by Anthony Horowitz
Ages 12–14
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz is best for children aged 12–14. It has moderate violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Action violence (mild).
Teen spy Alex Rider is forced into MI6 service and sent undercover to investigate a billionaire’s deadly school-computer scheme.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Action violence (mild)
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- Part of the Alex Rider series
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Some emotionally heavy moments
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Mystery & Detective
- Humor & Comedy
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
Reading mood
- Funny
- Mysterious
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Puzzles & problem-solving
- School life
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