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Post your questions to Anthony Horowitz to win a SIGNED copy of Stormbreaker

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TinaMumsnet · 30/03/2015 10:06

2015 marks the 15th anniversary of the Alex Rider series, and to celebrate we're inviting fans to send in their questions for author Anthony Horowitz.

We've picked our favourite ten questions and filmed Anthony's answers - check out the video below! If your question was one of ten answered, you'll receive a SIGNED copy of Stormbreaker.

Don't forget, if you're lucky enough to win a copy of Stormbreaker, we do ask that you tell us what you think about it on the thread below or in our book review section.

This giveaway is sponsored by Walker Books

Post your questions to Anthony Horowitz to win a SIGNED copy of Stormbreaker
Post your questions to Anthony Horowitz to win a SIGNED copy of Stormbreaker
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iseenodust · 23/04/2015 19:42

Excellent video. What a brilliant communicator.

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TinaMumsnet · 22/04/2015 14:36

Thanks to all who posted questions to Anthony. There were some really great questions here and it was very difficult to pick the winners. We'll send a PM to the winners by Friday, watch the video now to find out if your question was picked.

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ButterflyOfFreedom · 15/04/2015 20:59

What are you currently reading?

iseenodust · 14/04/2015 13:34

From DS age10 - Did you like writing stories at school ?

Puffinlover · 10/04/2015 17:53

DS2 wants to know - which is the favourite book you have written and why?

Lindy2 · 09/04/2015 21:42

How long does it take you, on average, to finish a book? Are there any books in the series that took significantly longer or shorter than the others, and if so why?

vestandknickers · 09/04/2015 08:50

My nine year old son who doesn't ever read fiction has just finished Granny in three nights! Thank you for showing him how enjoyable stories can be.

Do you test your ideas out on children as you are developing them?

barricade · 09/04/2015 01:56

Anthony Horowitz's 'Alex Rider' series of books are without doubt one of the most imaginative and ultra-cool reads out there. Suitable for reluctant young readers of both gender, the best thing about them is the way the action, escapades and spy-thrills is infused with expertly-timed humour. I myself have very pleasant memories of 'Stormbreaker' from all those years ago. (what I would give for a signed copy!)

QUESTION:- The 'Stormbreaker' film sadly did not perform at the box office, but it was still a fairly enjoyable watch, nonetheless. IS THERE ANY CHANCE OF RE-IGNITING LIFE INTO THE FRANCHISE, AND FILMING A SEQUEL ('Point Blanc' or one of the other novels in the series)?

orangeformica · 08/04/2015 22:15

Hi Anthony. Your writing inspires such a wide range of age groups. Do you prefer writing for children or adults and are children's books easier to write?

Almostnever · 08/04/2015 21:10

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Bowwowchikkawowwow · 08/04/2015 21:06

This is from my son M who is 10, he has Autism and loves your Alex Rider series.

If you wrote another Alex Rider book, What would the title be? Where would it be set?

Kampeki · 08/04/2015 19:18

Hi Anthony.

My 9 year old daughter has read all of the Alex Rider books now. She thoroughly enjoyed them, as did my 10 year old nephew.

As an aspiring writer herself, she would like to ask what you think makes the difference between a good story and a great one. She would also like to know if you plan your books before you start writing, or if you just get stuck in and let them evolve?

Many thanks!

PulpFriction · 08/04/2015 18:47

Hi Anthony

what gave you the idea to start the Alex Rider series and also what gave you the ideas for the missions?

from max age 10

HettyD · 08/04/2015 17:29

Hi
My son LOVES the books, he says Russian Roulette is his favourite! He really liked the way you expanded the character of Yassen into his own story; and he wants to know if you have plans to do this to any other characters?? He thinks Smithers could have an interesting 'back story' and he also says Sabina could do far more than you have given her credit for!!! Thank you for inspiring my son!!

benfoldsfive · 08/04/2015 16:45

ds 10 would like to know (explained It to me in a very complicated way) Which character from the series do you feel the most like you in real life and why?

MrGumsMum · 08/04/2015 16:40

My 10 year old son, who loves the Alex Rider books, would like to know:

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you really could have done with one of Smithers' spy gadgets?

My son imagines he does every day Grin

balletgirlmum · 08/04/2015 16:31

Please don't put me in the prize draw as ds is due to get a signed copy anyway for reviewing the series but I'd just like to say that ds is incredibly proud that a quote from his review is in the inside cover of one ofvthe new edition books.

He loved the series & it renewed his interest in reading books & got him away from the Xbox so thank you.

nochocolateforlentteacake · 08/04/2015 15:29

(And we love the Diamond brothers - more please!)

nochocolateforlentteacake · 08/04/2015 15:28

What do you think of the film version?

ireadnovels · 08/04/2015 14:53

What was your favourite book that you read as a child?

SomewhereIBelong · 08/04/2015 12:54

I first came across you on "The Wright Stuff" - a program not loved much here on MN - and it actually made me think what a great guest you were, and I bought your latest book - which is what it was designed to do I guess!!

what was it like appearing on the show? It looked like you had fun.

iseenodust · 08/04/2015 11:24

I'm going to see if DS has a question. He loved the Diamond Brothers series and we've just listened/laughed to the first two Groosham Grange as audio books.

dinkystinky · 08/04/2015 11:24

Question for Anthony from DS1 (aged 8): When you were a boy, did you want to be like Alex Rider and run secret missions? If so, which of Alex's missions would you have liked to have gone on?

BigGapMum · 03/04/2015 18:50

How difficult was it for you to get your first novel published? Was much rewriting necessary of do publishers accept it pretty much as submitted?

BirdyArms · 01/04/2015 17:35

Totally loved the Alex Rider books! I have read all of them. I lent my copy of stormbreaker to a friend and it came back covered in Ribena so I would really love a new copy!

My favourite Alex Rider is Russian Roulette because I think it explains a lot from the previous books. I would like to ask Anthony Horowitz what his favourite book is and why?

Also is he going to write any more Alex Rider books? I would really like him to!

Shaw (age 10)