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" "Horowitz is the latest children's author to enjoy sales that, until the last few years, were rare in this genre." The Guardian"
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A sinister story of the supernatural; first of five in a thrilling new series by this number-one best-selling author. Matt has always known he has unusual powers. Raised in foster care, he is sent to Yorkshire on a rehabilitation programme, only to find himself in the midst of sinister goings-on. Matt investigates and uncovers a terrible secret - eight guardians are protecting the world from the evil ones, beings banished long ago by five children. But devil worshippers want to let the evil ones back in. As the story reaches its climax, it looks like Matt has succeeded in stopping them...or has he? Major marketing campaign with 6-sheet advertising to launch this gripping new series. Guaranteed publicity coverage - including radio and TV interviews.
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75 of 77 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a huge fan of the Alex Rider series so I was more than eager to read this new explosive series when I heard of it's release. I bought and read the book all in one day so I got all the action at once, therefore my head is still reeling.
Contrary to popular belief Raven's Gate isn't very much Alex Rider at all. In true Horrwitz style the Hero is good looking, strong and very likeable but different and mysterious.
It tells the story of an orphan boy called Matt who was caught up in the wrong crowd and found in the wrong place. As a result instead of being thrown into juvy was placed in a new project called LEAF (basically where you are sent to a remote foster home and made to work to get rid of your attitude). It is here that Matt finds himself under the rule of most twisted and corrupt villan I've ever read. In his new and highly strange country life, Matt finds himself thrown into darkness and mystery as the strange village and its inhabitants take an uncanny interest in him. From here Matt finds himself on a rollercoaster of action, dark magic, mystery, darkness and evil.
In a brilliantly written, intriguing, action packed plot, Horrwitz unveals the secrets of the Raven's Gate and the power Matt never knew he had. Through stranges dreams, unexplained deaths and a sense of unease Matt discovers the secrets behind his strange new town and the people inside it.
From the very first chapter you are hooked and the fast paced aaction of the book keeps you reading to the last page.
Although I loved the book and would certainly recommend it I must warn you that it does contain some dark content. This isn't your average 'Harry Potter' it is dark magic and at times you could describe it as satanic. I personally would never normally read such a book but it is written well and the plot is so good that by the end you don't care about it.
I would recommend this book to teenagers and adults who don't mind the main character being a kid. It is suited to any sex that loves a good adventure but I assume that it is aimed more towards boys than girls (even though I personally loved it). All in all it is a fantastic adventure story with unbelieveable twists that make you keep reading. Once again Horrwitz has created a series that leaves you pining for the next book. Two thumbs up!!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Do you believe in witches or the Old Ones?
Matt has been accused of committing a crime which actually he really didn't do. So now he has a choice to either go to jail or stay with an old lady named Mrs. Deverill in a remote area called Lesser Malling because of the government's new law called the LEAF Project. Matt should have chosen jail because he will soon find out that someone is planning something there at Lesser Malling, and Matt is in the middle of all the commotion.
Matt's past hasn't been the best. His parents died in a car crash six years ago and he has been living with his mom's stepsister, who doesn't necessarily treat him very well. But Matt has discovered that he has some kind of weird magical power--but doesn't know what it is.
When he gets to Mrs. Deverill's house he isn't treated in the best way possible. Even though he thinks the food is good he has to do chores and basically clean up all of Mrs. Deverill's property. After a while he has had enough of this bizarre nonsense and wants to leave, because this was supposed to be a volunteer act.
But when he tries to take a bike out to the main road back to Greater Malling and then back to London, every road he takes just brings him back to the place he started from. Well, he went home after that, and thought that he'd try the next day.
When coming back to the same spot, a guy named Tom Burgess appears and says he wants to help Matt out because this isn't a safe place to be. He also says that he will explain everything tomorrow at his farm, but what Matt doesn't know is that he will find Tom dead the next day.
After Tom's death things got even worse. Mrs. Deverill starts to come out more strongly and everyone that tries to help him get out of this creepy place just ends up dead. Is Matt's new helper bound to turn up dead, too?
Find out! Read the book.
I think this book is incredible!! Once you start reading you can't stop! This book has a twist at every turn. I recommend this book to anybody interested in books like the Harry Potter series--it's just so magnificent!!
Reviewed by: Spreeha
Matt has been accused of committing a crime which actually he really didn't do. So now he has a choice to either go to jail or stay with an old lady named Mrs. Deverill in a remote area called Lesser Malling because of the government's new law called the LEAF Project. Matt should have chosen jail because he will soon find out that someone is planning something there at Lesser Malling, and Matt is in the middle of all the commotion.
Matt's past hasn't been the best. His parents died in a car crash six years ago and he has been living with his mom's stepsister, who doesn't necessarily treat him very well. But Matt has discovered that he has some kind of weird magical power--but doesn't know what it is.
When he gets to Mrs. Deverill's house he isn't treated in the best way possible. Even though he thinks the food is good he has to do chores and basically clean up all of Mrs. Deverill's property. After a while he has had enough of this bizarre nonsense and wants to leave, because this was supposed to be a volunteer act.
But when he tries to take a bike out to the main road back to Greater Malling and then back to London, every road he takes just brings him back to the place he started from. Well, he went home after that, and thought that he'd try the next day.
When coming back to the same spot, a guy named Tom Burgess appears and says he wants to help Matt out because this isn't a safe place to be. He also says that he will explain everything tomorrow at his farm, but what Matt doesn't know is that he will find Tom dead the next day.
After Tom's death things got even worse. Mrs. Deverill starts to come out more strongly and everyone that tries to help him get out of this creepy place just ends up dead. Is Matt's new helper bound to turn up dead, too?
Find out! Read the book.
I think this book is incredible!! Once you start reading you can't stop! This book has a twist at every turn. I recommend this book to anybody interested in books like the Harry Potter series--it's just so magnificent!!
Reviewed by: Spreeha
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I started reading this book because it was recommended by my classmates. It seemed like the sort of book a boy would read, but as I got into it I realised that it only depended on the type of books you like!
Raven's Gate is the first book in the series of Gate Keeper books by Anthony Horowitz. Its about a fourteen year old boy called Matthew Freeman (or as he likes to be called, Matt) who, without knowing until about a quarter way through, has special powers. He's arrested because he is caught stealing things from an electronics warehouse along with his friend Kelvin. Kelvin is three years older than him so Matt just goes along with whatever he does, but when Kelvin tells him what they're going to do, he doesn't feel quite right about it. And in the end, everything DOES go wrong.
Instead of staying in prison, Matt takes part in a new government project called the LEAF project. He's sent all the way to Yorkshire to be fostered. His guardian is cruel and makes him work all day on the farm. Soon he realises that something is wrong with the village and with his fosterer. Matt then learns about Raven's Gate and the Old Ones, and knows that the only person to stop Raven's Gate being opened is himself.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, even with all the deaths! That's because although the story is set for teenagers (I am eleven), the words are easy to read. I read it in five days because I couldn't put it down. My two best friends are also reading this book and they say it's brilliant, too! I look forward to buying the next book in the series, Evil Star.
I recommend this book to boys AND girls who like adventure and don't mind reading about murders. Its more for teenagers and adults but that doesn't stop children reading it!
Raven's Gate is the first book in the series of Gate Keeper books by Anthony Horowitz. Its about a fourteen year old boy called Matthew Freeman (or as he likes to be called, Matt) who, without knowing until about a quarter way through, has special powers. He's arrested because he is caught stealing things from an electronics warehouse along with his friend Kelvin. Kelvin is three years older than him so Matt just goes along with whatever he does, but when Kelvin tells him what they're going to do, he doesn't feel quite right about it. And in the end, everything DOES go wrong.
Instead of staying in prison, Matt takes part in a new government project called the LEAF project. He's sent all the way to Yorkshire to be fostered. His guardian is cruel and makes him work all day on the farm. Soon he realises that something is wrong with the village and with his fosterer. Matt then learns about Raven's Gate and the Old Ones, and knows that the only person to stop Raven's Gate being opened is himself.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, even with all the deaths! That's because although the story is set for teenagers (I am eleven), the words are easy to read. I read it in five days because I couldn't put it down. My two best friends are also reading this book and they say it's brilliant, too! I look forward to buying the next book in the series, Evil Star.
I recommend this book to boys AND girls who like adventure and don't mind reading about murders. Its more for teenagers and adults but that doesn't stop children reading it!
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Of mysteriously
Great book. Engaging, good, and makes you want to read on. Here's a very traced plot (not well detailed): This boy called Matt goes into a warehouse to meet his friend. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Helen Hiscock
So captivating that even Mum's devour it....
My ten year old started reading this book to me in the evenings, and I found that I could not wait until our next encounter to find out what would happen next.... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Frank Jary
Power of Five
I will admit that I've never been the biggest fan of Anthony Horowitz; it's not that I think he's a bad writer, in fact I think he's quite good and he has some incredible ideas,... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Kelli Rapson
OK for kids
This book has a good idea for a story and builds well in some areas, but generally the author lacks the talent to fully describe it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by myzgrumpy
Billy-Bob McSimpsonite
I can't believe someone gave this 1 star, it is ridiculous! I haven't actually read it, so you are probably thinking; why are you writing a review then? Read more
Published 15 months ago
ravens gate (power of five)
having read ravens gate i really enjoyed the book. it was very powerful throughout and i read the book in three days the only trouble their was not enough of getting to grips with... Read more
Published 17 months ago by madreader
start of a great fantasy adventure
Having enjoyed the second part of the story - left by unknown person in a holiday home - I was intrigued to read the start of the tale. I was not disappointed.
Published 18 months ago by R. Wileman
BRILLIANT!
I had doubts when picking up this book, but as soon as I started to read I was hooked! This is an absolutely brilliant read and I would recommend it to anyone!
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Published 19 months ago by Mr. J. N. HICKS
Another great book
I read a review on this book and I thought I would get it. It came quickly and I have started reading it. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mr. D. A. Bird
Spooky or what?!
This book has gripped me from start to finish! When I got this out of the library, I got negative reviews from everyone. Read more
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