Description
The first book in the bestselling fantasy series The Power of Five by Anthony Horowitz.
The first episode in The Power of Five series by the author of the bestselling Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz. 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 Old Ones, beings banished long ago by five children. But devil worshippers want to let the Old Ones back in...
About the Author
Anthony Horowitz is the author of the number one bestselling Alex Rider books and The Power of Five series. He has enjoyed huge success as a writer for both children and adults, most recently with the latest adventure in the Alex Rider series, Russian Roulette and his highly acclaimed Sherlock Holmes novel, The House of Silk. He has won numerous awards, including the Bookseller Association/Nielsen Author of the Year Award, the Children's Book of the Year Award at the British Book Awards, and the Red House Children's Book Award. In 2014 Anthony was awarded an OBE for Services to Literature. Anthony has also created and written many major television series, including Injustice, Collision and the award-winning Foyle's War. Anthony lives in London, EC2.
Awards
Winner of Big Bishopston Book Award 2006 (UK) and Cumbria County Council's Spellbinding Book Award 2006 (UK) and Lancashire Book of the Year Award 2006 (UK) and Redbridge Children's Book Award 2006 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781406338881
Author Anthony Horowitz
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Series Power of Five
Weight(grams) 213g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 18mm
