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Alex Rider is a fictional character created by British author Anthony Horowitz. He is the protagonist of the Alex Rider series, which revolves around the adventures of a teenage spy. The series primarily targets young adult readers but has gained popularity among readers of various ages.
Alex Rider is depicted as a resourceful and courageous teenager who becomes involved in espionage missions for MI6, the British intelligence agency. He is often tasked with missions that require him to go undercover and infiltrate criminal organizations or thwart villainous plots. Throughout the series, Alex faces numerous dangers and challenges, all while grappling with the complexities of his double life as a student and a secret agent.
The Alex Rider series has been praised for its fast-paced action, suspenseful plots, and engaging characters. It has spawned multiple books, as well as a film adaptation and a television series adaptation. The series has captivated readers with its blend of espionage, adventure, and coming-of-age themes.
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The world’s bestselling teenage spy takes on a new and daring mission.
When his best friend Tom is abducted, Alex Rider is given an ultimatum by Nightshade – a sinister cult of assassins with a score to settle. But what twisted evil are they planning, and how is it connected to a revolutionary new gaming system?
With no idea who to trust, Alex finds himself dragged into a nightmare world – where nothing is real but the game could kill you.
The clock is ticking and Nightshade is closing in…
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Anthony Horowitz is a British author, screenwriter, and playwright, best known for his works in the mystery, thriller, and young adult genres. Born on April 5, 1955, in London, England, Horowitz has had a prolific career spanning several decades.
He is perhaps most famous for creating the Alex Rider series, featuring the adventures of a teenage spy, which has gained international acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. The series has been adapted into a movie and a television series.
Horowitz has also written numerous other books for children, young adults, and adults, including the Power of Five series, the Diamond Brothers series, and standalone novels such as "Magpie Murders" and "The Word Is Murder." His writing is characterized by intricate plots, engaging characters, and suspenseful storytelling.
In addition to his work in literature, Horowitz has also made significant contributions to television, writing for popular series such as "Foyle's War" and "Midsomer Murders." He has also penned screenplays for films, including "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn" and the James Bond film "Die Another Day."
Overall, Anthony Horowitz is celebrated for his versatility as a writer, seamlessly transitioning between genres and mediums while captivating audiences with his imaginative storytelling and memorable characters.
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A World Without Care for Marine Life
I woke up to a morning in a world that was completely different from the one I had known. My throat was dry after a few breaths. As I looked out of the window, I saw the ocean full of algae and was putrid.
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I knew immediately that this was a world without fish or sharks. We had killed all the sea life with our recklessness and disregard for the environment, and now we were paying the ultimate price.
It all started off when us humans got greedy. As a society, we have always overfished our waters and it finally caught up to us. We started to have way more serious algae blooms because of the lack of fish. On top of that, we started to kill all the sharks for their fins, destroying the food chain. There were more polluted oceans with algae and the sea plants started to die because there was no sunlight. The herbivorous fish started to die as there were not enough plants to eat. The carnivorous fish died as there were not enough plant-eating fish. As a result, there was a lack of seafood.
As I walked through the neighbourhood, I saw a few fishmongers on the street begging for money as there were no more fish for them to catch. The people were stuck in their homes as the oceans were too polluted to play at the beach.
I knew immediately that this was not sustainable. We had destroyed the very thing we had that gave us fish and fun, and now we were paying the ultimate price. Boredom had skyrocketed and the longer we stayed at home, the fatter we became. That had led to heart attacks and other diseases.
If we could turn back time, governments could have enforced fishing quotas- fishing quotas or "transferable quotas", which sets a quota on certain species to prevent overfishing and ensure the fishes survival. The governments could ban trawler nets.
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As a result of prolonged and widespread overfishing, nearly a third of the world's fisheries are now in deep trouble. Overfishing endangered ocean ecosystems by severely impacting the natural food pyramid diet of the billions of people who rely on seafood as a key source of protein. If the demand for fish continues to increase as supply falls, the price of fish will rise even further and fishing can become harder and less efficient when the ecosystem is disrupted.
Fish are the first vertebrates on Earth and evolved into the diverse array of vertebrates you see today. Since more than 73% of Earth's surface is covered with water, shouldn’t fish also have the right to live? I hope I have convinced you today to change the way you look at our beautiful oceans. So please, love our ocean friends!