From a strikingly original voice in fiction comes the story of Artemis Fowl, a very unusual hero. Artemis combines the astuteness of Sherlock Holmes with the sangfroid of James Bond and the attitude of Attila the Hun. But even Artemis doesn’t know what he’s taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of LEPrecon Unit. These aren’t the fairies of bedtime stories. These fairies are armed … armed and they’re dangerous. Artemis thinks he’s got them just where he wants them, but then they stop playing by the rules…
Full of unexpected twists and turns, Artemis Fowl opens up a riveting world of magic, mystery, and humor.
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There’s just something about a nefarious plan-fomenting child… I most certainly do not have a penchant for evil-spirited children, but I do find that their shenanigans are often some of the most entertaining to read. In the world of precocious children, Artemis Fowl may perhaps take the cake as the most precocious of them all. He is a criminal …
Eoin(pr. Owen) Colfer hit a home run with his Tween/YA series about a 12yr old Irish, genius boy named Artemis Fowl. Artemis, the heir to a less than legal empire, is hell bent on finding his missing father. Since his fathers dissapearance the funds had become somewhat depleted. To recoup the fortune Artemis plots to get it from mythical Irish …
3.5 stars
If I’m being perfectly honest, this book just isn’t my cup of tea. I just feel kind of meh about it. Mostly I think that’s due to the fact that I don’t care that much about middle-grade fantasy. Not that I haven’t read any (or even liked any, because I have) but I’d rather read Regency or WWII historical fiction.
It’s a fun story, if …
Fun book. I don’t know about continuing with the series, though.
It just wasn’t my thing. I had trouble bonding with Artemis.
I spent years as a school media specialist, and this book was checked out frequently. So, when I saw it was becoming a movie, I decided I needed to read it. I can see why my students enjoyed the series. There is lots of action and plenty of bodily function references (explosive farts). However, unlike other young adult fantasy novels, this one …
didn’t find out till the end of the book that it was a series. The story hang s out unfinished and terminated poorly guess if your going to make six books from one story you have to chop it someplace
What a great story. Colfer keeps you on your toes through the whole story. Must read for younger readers.
Great characters. Imaginative premise. Definitely looking forward to the next book in the series (Not sure how Disney will handle the dwarf issue in the movie, though)
A fun and quick paced adventure for middle grade and above readers. Artemis is a wise tween, seeking the approval of others. I kept reading to find out how the story would play out but can see myself reading this again with my little readers.
“A genius. A criminal mastermind. A millionaire. And he is only twelve years old.”
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer is my favorite book ever. EVER! I read it for the first time when I was fourteen years old and have been reading the series ever since. I’ve re-read the book over and over again. I can’t even remember how many times I have read it but by …
I sped through this book! The magic, the villain, the superstition, the book of rules. I loved it all. Artemis is a villainous mastermind who wants to capture fairy gold. Holly short gets entangled with Artemis and his butler. Each character has flaws, lovable little things they do, and their own unique voice. I buzzed through this book and can’t …
I LOVED IT! Though in my opinion, it’s not the best book of the series, but it’s the first one and that means it’s a starter! I personally love ALL the books in the series, but my favorite is the seventh one, “The Atlantis Complex”. It’s amazing and hilarious! But I urge you, read every single one, even the sequel, The Fowl Twins (it’s kind of a …
The Best Book EVER!!!!
The whole Artemis Fowl series is just fantastic. I’d recommend all of them.
This is the first book in the series. Do read the others too.
I wanted to read this before the movie streams on Disney Plus on June 12th. I must admit I’m not as hyped to watch it now, but I am keeping an open mind because I’ve heard the movie is going to be a bit different. My issues with the book seem to be (from what I’ve heard) the parts in the movie that have been modified to suit a broader audience. …
It’s hard to imagine a twelve-year-old being a brilliant villain, but Artemis is just that. And the characters he encounters and how he strategically acts to reach his ends are fascinating.
This is the story of Artemis Fowl, a 12-year-old criminal mastermind who decides he wants a pile of fairy gold. What is he willing to do to get it?
I truly enjoyed this book. Artemis is a genius, but we also get to watch him grow up (and loosen up) a little as the book progresses. Just when you start to forget that Artemis is only twelve, a scene …
it is a fun read. Much better than the movie. but the movie was entertaining. I love Dame Judi Dench