Anthony Horowitz has had incredible success with the Alex Rider series, but that's not the only series that has readers aged 12+ glued to the page. The Power of Five series is a YA fantasy full of adventure, action, superpowers and BIG revelations.
From the first page we're introduced to Matt Freeman, a young thirteen-year-old who has always known he has unusual powers. And when he is sent to a rehabilitation programme in Yorkshire, he discovers it's not just him who has something otherworldly inside. There are in fact other teenagers like him, and their job is to protect the world from the 'Old Ones', beings banished long ago. So he meets Pedro, Scott, Jamie and Scarlett throughout the books, and they must work together if they want to save the world from evil forces.
We recommend you give this series a try if you're looking for more Books Like Alex Rider or the best magical and fantasy series for readers aged 11 and 12.
All the Power of Five books in order:
Book 1: Raven's Gate (2005)
Book 2: Evil Star (2006)
Book 3: Nightrise (2007)
Book 4: Necropolis (2008)
Book 5: Oblivion (2012)
All the Power of Five Graphic Novels in order:
Graphic Novel 1: Raven's Gate - The Graphic Novel (2013)
Graphic Novel 2: Evil Star - The Graphic Novel (2014)
Graphic Novel 3: Nightrise - The Graphic Novel (2014)
2.5* rounded up to 3.
I didn't personally like it, but I know students who have enjoyed it so it gained a half star for getting them reading.
I fo...
A bit of escapism, both in literary style (ie graphic novel) and content (ie end of the world predictions, race against time etc). The art work is sim...
I thought I wouldn’t enjoy this book as it looks very dated. But I actually really want to read the other books on the series! Some parts of this book...