My Favourite Author

My favourite author happens to be... OK.. TAKE A GUESS....Not John Grogan (OK John is my second favourite author)..Not Stephenie Meyer either. Ok I'll tell you myself-It is Anthony Horowitz...

Horowitz began his most famous and successful series in the new millennium with the Alex Riderspy. He is a member of MI6. Currently, there are eight Alex Rider books: Stormbreaker (2000), Point Blanc (2001), Skeleton Key (2002), Eagle Strike (2003), Scorpia (2004) Ark Angel (2005) , Snakehead (2007) and Crocodile Tears (2009). The seventh Alex Rider novel, Snakehead, was released on 31 October 2007, and the eighth, Crocodile Tears, was released in the UK on 12 November 2009. There are plans for two further Alex Rider books, Yassen and Scorpia Rising. novels. These books are about a 14-year-old boy becoming a

In 2003 Horowitz also wrote six novels featuring the Diamond Brothers: The Falcon's Malteser Public Enemy Number Two (1987), South By South East (1991/2001), The Blurred Man (2003), The French Confection (2003), I Know What You Did Last Wednesday (2003). The author information page in early editions of Scorpia and the introduction to Three of DiamondsRadius of the Lost Shark (2010). However, this book has not been mentioned since, so it is doubtful it is still planned. A new Diamond Brothers "short" book entitled The Greek who Stole Christmas (2008) was later released. It is hinted at the end of The Greek who Stole Christmas that Radius of the Lost Shark may turn out to be the eighth book in the series. (1986/96), claimed that Horowitz had travelled to Australia to research a new Diamond Brothers book, entitled

In August 2005, Horowitz released a book called Raven's Gate which began another series entitled The Power of Five (The Gatekeepers in the United States). He describes it as "Alex Rider with witches and devils".The second book in the series, Evil Star, was released in April 2006. The third in the series is called Nightrise, and was released on 2 April 2007. The fourth book Necropolis was released in October 2008.

The Power of Five is a rewritten, modern version of the Pentagram series from the 1980s.Although Pentagram required five books for story development, Horowitz completed only four: The Devil's Door-bell (Raven's Gate), The Night of the Scorpion (Evil Star), The Silver Citadel (Nightrise) and Day of the Dragon (Necropolis). Horowitz was clearly aiming for the same audience that read the Alex Rider novels with these rewrites, and The Power of Five has gained more public recognition than his earlier works, earning number 1 in the top 10 book chart.

Some of his other teen novels were Enter Frederick K Bower (1978), The Sinister Secret of Frederick K Bower (1979) ,Misha, the Magician and the Mysterious Amulet (1981), Robin of Sherwood: The Hooded Man (1986), Adventurer (1987), New Adventures of William Tell (1987), Starting Out (1990), Granny (1994), The Switch (1996) and The Devil And His Boy (1998), Half-Life (2001)

He wrote the screenplay for Alex Rider's first major motion picture, Stormbreaker staring Alex Pettyfer.

His style of writing actually varies with different series....His writing style always fits the plot of his stories...like he wrote the diamond brothers with a lot of foreshadowing by the narrator which somehow invokes the mood of those black and white detective shows where the detective always wears a trench coat. :)

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Marley And Me

So guys.. Have you read the book 'Marley And Me'??
If yes, good for you!!
If no, you have got to read it!!
Labrador retrievers are generally considered even-tempered, calm and reliable;and then there's Marley, the subject of this delightful tribute to one Lab who doesn't fit the mold.

This is a story of a young family making their way through life with the help of a neurotic dog will have you laughing out loud one moment, and then wiping a tear the next.Maybe your thinking "I don't like dogs... why would I want to read an entire book about one?"

You may think this book will be boring but let me confide with you: THIS BOOK IS TERRIFIC!
It has got everything a good book should have-adventure, romance and also sentiment.

However, whether or not you are a "dog person", there is still an awful lot to gain and enjoy while reading this book. The memories are so personal and heart-felt, at times you can completely forget Marley has anything to do with the book. But then he comes barreling back in the next paragraph, bringing humorous antics with every step.

The book starts with a young couple, John and Jenny, newly weds in Palm Beach, looking for some new challenge in life. They were deeply in love, with a great house, great careers, and not a care in the world.That is until they bring Marley home. They name the dog Marley (after Bob Marley) and he the most excitable animal either of them has ever seen.Little did they know that their lives would never be the same again. As a ninety-seven pound Labrador retriever with more energy that an Alaskan oil rig, Marley's entry into John and Jenny's life is a whirlwind of disaster. Crashing through screen doors, destroying carpets, gouging drywall, eating jewelry are all in a day's work for the pup. Yet through it all, the book points out the unconditional love Marley has for his family, and they have for him. Just as his ruinous powers appear endless, his love and loyalty know no bounds.

A big part of Marley & Me : Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog actually has very little to do with the big animal. The book reads like a well written journal, describing the new couples excitement over their first pregnancy, and heartbreak over the subsequent miscarriage. John overcomes deep-rooted family concerns, while Jenny copes with serious depression. While the book is primarily a comical, laugh-a-minute adventure, it is definitely not without its sober moments.

My all-time favourite part was when swallows Jenny's new neclace which was gifted to her be John. But she gets it back... in a pathetic condition (that is covered by his poop!!).

Overall, Marley & Me is an excellent book that can be enjoyed by all sorts of people (even cat lovers). The stories are funny and meaningful, the drama is heartwarming and sincere, and the dog is a complete mess. In the end, Marley reminds us all that life should be lived to its fullest, that we should love people unconditionally, and that shredded upholstery is a small price to pay for a life-long friend.

SO, DONT MISS THIS BOOK!!