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Still reeling from the discovery he made about his father, teenage M16 superspy Alex Rider is determined to find out more. He travels to Italy where he manages to infiltrate the world of the beautiful Claudia Rothman - a member of the crime organization, Scorpia.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Scorpia, 6 April 2004

By	"abby1234519" - See all my reviews

Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz is a brilliant book! I was anticipating a really good book because the last four have been awesome but this book blew me away. It is a masterpiece. I think you can compare it the James Bond series because its every teenager’s spy fantasy. It’s not fair because it makes the reader instantly want to become a Secret Agent but as if that’s ever going to happen! It’s pure-class and is action packed. I read it all in one sitting because I became so engrossed in it, from the very first word I was totally absorbed into Alex Rider’s dangerous world. I don’t want to give any of the story away because it would spoil the entire book but all I can really say is Alex finds out about his family and there is a HUGE surprise at the ending. Alex Rider is all teenage girls ultimate dream, he is cute, brave and a spy for MI6!
Unfortunately he doesn’t lead a normal life because he is always in danger! In this book Alex finds himself questioning who his father was and what he was like. He discovered in the last book that the answer was in Venice. He was told ‘Go to Venice. Find Scorpia. And you will find your destiny…’
Whilst trying to find out who he is, he stumbles on Scorpia’s plan to destroy the world but this time he doesn’t know whether to join the baddies or the goodies. In fact he doesn’t know which side is which!
Alex doesn’t know whether to trust Scorpia or MI6. Who is the one looking out for him?

The ending is sort of a cliffhanger because something very crucial happens. BUT unless Horowitz decides to write another book then it could be seen as a GREAT BIG SHOCKER. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I will cry if Horowitz doesn’t continue the series. It is longer than the other books but I read it all in one go. I am so sad! It is meant for older readers, perhaps 13 and above, because it is slightly violent but even then its still great fun. Horowitz has taken MI6 to a whole new level!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for Horowitz fans., 28 Mar 2004

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I bought this book yesterday afternoon and did not put it down until the early hours of this morning. It is fast paced, exciting and keeps you dying to know what will happen next.

For those who have read the previous four books in the Alex Rider series this book certainly will not disappoint you!
It continues the story of 14-year-old Alex and his search for the truth behind the death of his parents and his work for MI6 as an under age spy.
In this instalment Alex travels to Italy to find Scorpia, which turns out to be an international crime syndicate that his father seems to have been involved with. Alex is offered a job working for Scorpia, however his first job is to kill a member of MI6.
There is also a plan to destabilize the world by destroying the friendship between America and Britain, which involves a lot of children potentially being killed. Alex, as usual endeavours to save the day.

The book continues the tongue in cheek references to James Bond and Horowitz writes with his usual humour as well as having his finger accurately on the pulse of what kids today think is cool.

The only sad part of this book is that the ending suggests that this may be the last instalment of the Alex Rider stories, which is a great shame as they are thoroughly enjoyable and exciting books. I felt really disappointed at the end not with the book, which was excellent, but at the thought that there may not be another to look forward to.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Anthony Horowitz does it again., 9 Oct 2008

By	Carol Aldridge (Torquay Devon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Scorpia: Once stung, twice as deadly. Alex Rider wants revenge (Alex Rider 5) (Paperback)

My personal favorite of all the Alex Rider books, we see more of the personal feelings of young Alex.
My teen boys prefer Stormnreaker as the No1 Alex Rider book, but also enjoyed it. Brilliant.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Anthony Horowitz is awesome.
Great book, fast and brings the Alex Rider story back from the start. This author does nothing but impress the more I read.

Published 12 months ago by Steven Fincher

4.0 out of 5 stars Out of this world
Having not really liked the Alex Rider series much execept for the first book, I was weary about this installment. But I decided to buy it - and thank goodness I did. Read more

Published 22 months ago by HooterFM

4.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD BOOK BUT NOT AS REALISTIC AS THE CHERUB SERIES
I have enjoyed all the books in the alex rider series and i like this book very much. I find the humor fuuny and unlike some of the sences in some of the cherub books it is... Read more

Published 22 months ago by R. Harrison

5.0 out of 5 stars My Boys Devoured this Book
Which is a good thing Right? I have 2 boys, 9 and 11, and they loved this Alex Rider book (and all the others in the series). Read more

Published on 10 Sep 2007 by Love Books

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant ending but same old characterisation and narrative problems
Characterisation has not improved and the same narrative issues remain in this installment of the Alex Rider series. Read more

Published on 13 Jun 2007 by quippe

5.0 out of 5 stars Scorpia
This is where the series gets interesting. Breaking away from the MI6 needing help theme, this book is the darkest in the series. Read more

Published on 19 May 2007 by S. Winn

5.0 out of 5 stars A synopsis of scorpia

Alex Rider wants revenge.
Alex Rider is in Venice, looking for secrets long-buried in the past. Read more

Published on 16 April 2007 by J. Carrel

5.0 out of 5 stars Scorpia - A schoolboy's dream!
Scorpia is the best in the 6 (so far) Alex Rider novels. Anthony Horowitz has created a new world of reading - a bored daydreaming schoolboys fantasy. Read more

Published on 25 Oct 2006 by Mr. J. Leveridge

4.0 out of 5 stars Scorpia
This is the 5th in the Alex Rider series and sees Alex fight desperately to discover the truth. Alex never knew his Parents, but when a dieing assassin tells him that his father... Read more

Published on 3 Oct 2006 by a1ex

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the series!
Scorpia to me is by far the best Alex Rider book of the 6, many people will disagree with me but I find that the story line was flawless and I simply adored it. Read more

Published on 13 May 2006 by Outraged Teen

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