The Power of Five: Raven's Gate
Anthony Horowitz
The first book in the bestselling fantasy series The Power of Five by Anthony Horowitz.
The first episode in The Power of Five series by the author of the bestselling Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz. Matt has always known he has unusual powers. Raised in foster care, he is sent to Yorkshire on a rehabilitation programme, only to find himself in the midst of sinister goings-on. Matt investigates and uncovers a terrible secret – eight guardians are protecting the world from the Old Ones, beings banished long ago by five children. But devil worshippers want to let the Old Ones back in…
Reviews
This is an incredible page-turner that I couldn’t put down! I can’t wait to read the next book…
Officer Ariel Dangerous 06.09.2025
This book was an action-packed read, full of interesting characters and dark twists and turns. I find all of Anthony Horowitz's books brilliantly dark and spine-chilling. The book was so good, I couldn't put it down. This book is great for anyone aged 11+ who loves a bit of dark but exciting narrative.
Sir Quicksand Pumpernickel 23.07.2025
I really enjoyed the book. Every page got my heart racing, it was dramatic, action packed and spine chilling. My favourite character was the main character, Matt Freeman. I would recommend this book for sure. Probably one of the best books I have ever read.
Sergeant Augustus Hoverboard 21.07.2025
I really loved the characters and the plot. The style of writing makes you really feel what's going on.
General Kipper Scratchings 05.09.2024
A great fiction book for 11 year olds to read and enjoy. Matt is the main character and was always in trouble and danger. Very exciting.
Doctor Portobello Wheeliebin 28.07.2023
So much excitement in this book I personally loved it! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good spine tingling adventure. An utterly fabulous book!!!
Senorita Rapunzel Dalmatian 18.07.2023
I really liked the use of modern day technology especially the use of nuclear fission
Viscount Flash Banana 13.08.2022
I have really enjoyed this book because it is quite exciting, mysterious and scary in a fun way. Everything about the Old Ones and Raven's gate is so interesting. Matt has these special powers that can make weird things happen. He is my favorite character. And there is another gate. I would definitely recomend this to someone.
Dame Harmonica Waterfall 07.07.2022
It was very mysterious and slightly spooky as well. It was fictional and my favourite person was Asmodeus the cat because I like cats. I would recommend it to someone else but it is not really for the faint-hearted, so you need to expect a bit of creepiness!
Viscountess Agnetha Sparrow 27.08.2021
This book had a very interesting plot and good transition from a misbehaved street boy to witches and fantasy.
Anonymous 10.08.2021
I really like this book because the author describes the character as a very dull and not a happy person. Also his first name is Matthew but he called him self Matt. He lives in a city called Ipswich. He also has a friend called Kelvin. Kelvin also has a older brother called Charlie. Also it has a lot of plot twist in the story.
Judge Hopscotch Unicycle 28.12.2020
So cool!!! Just started!!!
Anonymous 27.12.2020
I like it, its mysterious!
Anonymous 14.09.2020
The book follows a teenage boy, Matt, who has been orphaned a few years before the story takes place. When a friend’s plan goes disastrously wrong, his aunt refuses to continue adopting him and he becomes part of a fostering programme set up by the government. But he soon learns about the sinister happenings in the village he is taken to and realises that only he gas the power to stop them...
Anonymous 01.09.2020
It was a great start to the seres
Anonymous 27.08.2020
A great book and nice fictional ideas. I am a big Horowitz fan.
Doctor Bruno Foxtail 24.08.2020
I liked this book lots because it was very interesting and great. My favourite part was when they tried to sacrifice Matthew for his blood to open ravens gate but he stopped them with his power. My least favourite part was when they took Matthew away to a police station. My favourite character was Matthew (Matt for short) because he had the power to know the future ans to control things with his mind! I would recommend it to my friends because it was a really good book and I know they would like it.
Anonymous 22.08.2020
I thought this book was very different to other stories I have read and I loved it! Anthony Horowitz has the amazing description of Charles Dickens and the wit of J.K Rowling. Matt Freeman a boy who thinks he is different finds his way and more importantly his powers! He is included in a prophecy that he cannot escape from. I would recommend it to ages 13 and over as there is some content that would be disturbing to anyone younger.
Anonymous 20.08.2020
I liked it it was really good, Mat was my favourite as he was funny. Not factual, it interested me as it had magic in it. I would recommend this book.
Anonymous 17.08.2020
loved this book. great read.
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