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Artemis Fowl is the explosive first book in Eoin Colfer’s wildly imaginative and action-packed fantasy series, introducing readers to one of the most original antiheroes in modern children’s literature. Part crime thriller, part fairy tale, and full of high-tech wizardry, Artemis Fowl is a fast-paced, genre-bending adventure that cleverly blends magic and science.
At just twelve years old, Artemis Fowl is no ordinary boy—he’s a criminal mastermind, a child prodigy with a genius IQ and a cold, calculating mind. The Fowl family has long been tied to criminal dealings, and with his father missing and his fortune dwindling, Artemis has a bold plan to restore the family name: kidnap a fairy and demand a ransom of gold.
But Artemis is about to discover that the hidden world of fairies isn’t quite what he expected.
These aren’t the dainty, wand-waving sprites of bedtime stories—Holly Short, the fairy he kidnaps, is a tough, battle-trained officer in the elite LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance) unit. And the underground fairy world is a highly advanced civilization, complete with time-freezing technology, bio-bombs, and a strict code of secrecy. When Artemis captures Holly, it sets off an explosive chain of events: magical standoffs, high-tech sieges, and a showdown that will test Artemis’s intelligence—and his humanity.
Colfer’s writing is sharp, witty, and full of clever twists, balancing humor with intense action and moments of genuine emotion. Artemis, while arrogant and ruthless at first, begins to show flickers of vulnerability and change, laying the groundwork for a much deeper character arc as the series progresses. Supporting characters like the loyal and deadly bodyguard Butler, the eccentric centaur tech genius Foaly, and the flatulent dwarf thief Mulch Diggums bring the story to life with memorable flair.
Artemis Fowl is perfect for readers aged 10 and up who love intelligent heroes, fast-paced plots, and a richly imagined world where ancient magic clashes with cutting-edge science.
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