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Raven's Gate

Anthony Horowitz
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Raven's Gate

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2005

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Anthony Horowitz

Raven's Gate

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Yorkshire, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

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Super Short Summary

In Raven's Gate by Anthony Horowitz, fourteen-year-old Matt Freeman is sent to a foster home in Yorkshire after a burglary incident, only to discover that his foster carer, Jayne Deverill, is involved in a witches' plot to open a portal to another dimension and release demonic forces. Matt's journey leads him to uncover his precognitive powers and escape the sinister plans involving his sacrifice. The novel includes references to violence and the occult.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Adventurous

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.0

28,947 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anthony Horowitz's Raven's Gate receives praise for its gripping plot, fast pace, and engaging characters, appealing especially to young adults. Reviewers commend its suspenseful narrative but note predictable elements and uneven character development as drawbacks. Overall, it's regarded as an exciting and entertaining read, despite some clichés.

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Who Should Read Raven's Gate?

Readers who enjoy fast-paced, thrilling young adult novels with a touch of the supernatural will be captivated by Anthony Horowitz's Raven's Gate. Fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books will find the blend of mystery, adventure, and magic particularly engaging.

4.0

28,947 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Raven's Gate is the first book in Anthony Horowitz's The Power of Five series, which is known as The Gatekeepers in the United States, marking a dark and thrilling journey into supernatural themes targeted at young adults.

Author Anthony Horowitz is renowned for his ability to blend mystery and adventure, having also created the popular Alex Rider series, which shares some of the suspenseful storytelling techniques seen in Raven's Gate.

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Anthony Horowitz was inspired by classic horror and adventure stories, and in Raven's Gate, he merges these influences with modern settings, creating a unique and engaging narrative that has expanded into a wider universe with multiple sequels.

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Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Yorkshire, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

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