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Scorpia (Alex Rider, #5)

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Young Adult Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller

by Anthony Horowitz

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4.16 (44.2K ratings)
calendar_today 2004
description 388 pages

Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 44.2K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 388 pages.

About Scorpia

Alex Rider, teen spy, has always been told he is the spitting image of the father he never knew. But when Alex learns that his father may have been an assassin for the most lethal and powerful terrorist organization in the world, Scorpia, his world shatters. Now Scorpia wants Alex on their side, and Alex no longer has the strength to fight them. That is, until he learns of Scorpia’s latest plot: an operation known only as “Invisible Sword” that will result in the death of thousands of people. Can Alex prevent the slaughter, or will Scorpia prove once and for all that the terror will not be stopped?

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Author Anthony Horowitz
Published 2004
Pages 388
Genres Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.16 / 5.00
Total Ratings 44,197

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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44.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.16, Scorpia is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.16
This Book
4.03
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Scorpia?

Scorpia is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Scorpia worth reading?

Based on 44.2K reader ratings, Scorpia has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Scorpia?

Scorpia has 388 pages.

Who wrote Scorpia?

Scorpia was written by Anthony Horowitz. It was first published in 2004.

What is the ISBN for Scorpia?

The ISBN-13 for Scorpia is 9780142405790.0.

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