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| |  | Computers & Internet | Home » » » Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Book 1) | | | | | | | Description: | | When a twelve-year-old evil genius tries to restore his family fortune by capturing a fairy and demanding a ransom in gold, the fairies fight back with magic, technology, and a particularly nasty troll. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Eoin Colfer | | Paperback:
| 304 pages | | Publisher:
| Miramax | | Publication Date:
| May 03, 2002 | | Package Length:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 881 reviews |
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Artemis Fowl, Worth ReadingNov 08, 2009
Do you ever wonder if there is another world around you, like fairies? Well, that's exactly what Artemis Fowl thought. Artemis, a twelve year old boy living in Ho Chi Minh City, is out to get one ton of twenty-four carat gold. This book is about the adventure he took. On his way, Artemis takes a book that contains all the secrets to the fairy world and tries to use it against them. He kidnaps a fairy named Holly, and holds her captive. To get her back, the LEPrecon Unit has to hand over the fairy gold he wants. The story continues to be a fight. The dangerous but sneaky fairy and the LEPrecon Unit fight back. They deal with trolls, magical books, five elfin warlocks, and above all a criminal master mind. This story will leave you wanting more.
TKN
A good bookNov 08, 2009
I liked this book. One reason is that there is a ton of high-tech things that the fairies use. Another is that the fairies are different from the creatures you read about in fairy tales. Also it was funny at times as well. The centaur named Foaly had a pretty good sense of humor at most times. It also had a lot of action in it as well.
There were, however, also a few things I did not like. One was people's language at times, like that one commander who said, "Blow the door off its **** hinges." There were a few other times people swore too. That was almost about the only thing I did not like about the book though.
In this book I did not really have a favorite part. I liked just about all of them. Altogether, it was a very good book.
 The mafia would love this kidOct 27, 2009
I took an instant dislike to the title character, and the more I read, the less I liked him. It is easy to see the appeal to a certain age group: the kid is smart, he has resources, and he has his own private goon squad to sic on anyone who displeases him. The author has created a sociopathic little monster with the moral compass of a pit viper. Great role model for the younger set! Every once in a while, the author tries to insert something to make us like Artemis better. He loves his mommy - so have most of the serial killers in real life. Now and then he questions (sort of) what he is doing, then he goes ahead and does it anyways. His victims in the first book are the fairies, and I give the author credit for a nice take on the little people - I was rooting for them all the way. If it hadn't been for this imaginative portrayal, I would have been looking for a way to give this book a negative star rating. The story is well written, which makes the subject matter even more appalling. I will not be purchasing any more books in the series.
 A clever read even that will entertain even Mom and Dad!Sep 13, 2009
I fell in love with Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series a few years ago. Having always been a science fiction and fantasy reader, this series caught my eye during one of those periods life deals us from time to time where one needs a complete escape. Sometimes picking up a book targeted to children or young adults is the best salve for stress.
Colfer's style is engaging and clever. The depth of detail is such that even during subsequent readings you will discover a new pun or play on words. I highly recommend this series to readers 12 and up. Though the title character is supposed to be an evil genius, readers will soon discover the truth behind his motives and will find themselves rooting for both the humans and the faries in this highly entertaining and fast paced series.
easy and fun to readSep 12, 2009
This is a fun and easy to read book.It's great if you just want a break and relax diving into fantasy world. I was a bit disappointed at how simple the story was. It's definetly more for kids than adults. Don't expect something extraordinary but if you just want some fun easy reading this is a good choice.
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