Artemis Fowl (new cover) (Artemis Fowl, 1) by Eoin Colfer (Epub)

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Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius—and, above all, a criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn’t know what he’s taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren’t the fairies of bedtime stories; these fairies are armed and dangerous.

User’s Reviews

Eoin Colfer is the New York Times best-selling author of the Artemis Fowl series, Airman, Half Moon Investigations, The Supernaturalist,Eoin Colfer’s Legend of… books, The Wish List,Benny and Omar and Benny and Babe. He lives in Ireland with his wife and two children.

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⭐ Why I Think Boys May Enjoy ThisIf ever there was a book series that could be used to introduce the concept of “anti-hero” to a middle grade audience, it is Artemis Fowl (or, you know, my novella Anchihiiroo – Origin of an Antihero, but I digress). Artemis Fowl II, in the debut book of this series, is the very definition of someone willing to do anything it takes (even a little kidnapping and ransom-demanding) for what is ultimately a good cause (trying to save his mother). One of my favorite things about this series is that Artemis, being a genius, has a very large vocabulary. The diction in this book is a lot more advanced and complex than many other middle grade books and I personally used it as a benchmark in my own writing for not talking down to a young audience (which I find many, many middle grade and even young adult books do). Colfer has found that great sweet spot to challenge young readers without dismissing their capabilities.That being said, the story is a simple one that is very easy and fun to follow. The basic frame of the story follows the “heist” format. There are twists and turns and plans on top of plans. Sometimes they work and sometimes they fail. Sometimes they seem to fail but end up working (think of a fairy tale version of Ocean’s 11). Apparently Colfer himself has referred to it as “Die Hard with fairies” with which I can’t argue. Colfer has created his own sub-society of magical fairy creatures that presents the underlying mystery and magic to the series. At the same time, Artemis is a regular (well, as regular as a multi-millionaire genius pre-teen with a bit of an evil mastermind complex can be) human kid who breaks open the mysteries of this underworld.When I first discovered this series years ago, I was excited to find a middle grade series that had a protagonist that wasn’t your bubbly “chosen one” stereotype. Artemis, due to his intelligence and resources, is way deeper and more complex than your typical middle grade hero. That alone is worth a read. Couple that with a fun and colorful underworld full of faeries, gnomes, and other supernatural beings and it’s a can’t-miss.Content/AppropriatenessThis book is more than appropriate for the youngest of readers. Any violence is cartoonish in nature, for the most part. There are no language or sexual content concerns either.As the series goes on, there are points that get a little darker, but never does Colfer waver from the PG family friendly nature of this first book.As an aside: there is also a wonderful graphic novel adaptation of this first book that can serve to help a struggling reader or a reader who might need a little more visual aides (or just someone who really likes graphic novels!).Rating5/5 Giant Cartoon Mallets from Toonopolis, The Blog’s Books for Boys Review

⭐ I made it a third of the way through this drivel before calling it quits. I had no preconceptions about this beyond seeing that is had a Disney designation on the title page. (Kindle format) The main character should be Foul, not Fowl. Rotten genius of a boy, Artemis does not say he is looking for gold to cure his mother or find his father. He is looking to revive the coffers of a thieving family. I see Disneyworld thrown out there quite often, guess a plug for the outrageously overpriced theme park (Anyone pick up that Artemis is the genius (f)owl from Disney’s The Sword In The Stone?) The characters are one dimentional, the story went all over the place. While I had no problems with the vocabulary, who exactly is the author targeting?I My last point, and this can be said of every aspect of Amazon reviews, from books to other products: If you like something a lot, give it a 5 star rating. Hate it? Give it one. I get not being able to change your mind and not able to fix it here, but if you just flat out rate a book wrong, you do a disservice to the author. I have this book two stars only because someone took the time to write and publish a book. The only 1’s I door out to to poorly written and poorly edited books. No excuse for bad editing.

⭐ Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a criminal mastermind descended from a family of wealthy criminal masterminds. After the family fortune is lost, his father mysteriously disappears, believed dead, and his mother goes mad from grief. Artemis decides to get the family fortune back in the most unusual way―by kidnapping a fairy and holding her for ransom. But as it turns out, Artemis may have underestimated the power of the fairies, and the lengths they would go to hold on to their gold. He also may not have anticipated the cunningness, and intrigue, of his captive fairy.What I liked: great story! So unusual and compelling. The characters are so well written and diverse, everything from goblins to centaurs, and they each have their own unique personalities and attributes. The plot is outlandish, but so interesting and different.What I didn’t like: the main character comes off a bit stoic, especially at first. True, he is an anti-hero, but he was almost too unrelatable at first. Still, his character improves as the book progresses, and by the end, the reader wants to know what happens to him (and the other characters) in the next book.5 out of 5 stars

⭐ ok, i’m just guessing at that. because my daughter reads these, and because she has demanded that I get the rest of them, this one must also be good. So I won’t have any spoilers, or any plot details at all in this.So i’m assuming this is a typical origin story, telling about this artemis fowl person. From my daughter, it’s a techno fantasy thriller aimed at the young adult/teen market (much like a lot of popular stuff out there now).So i’ll go on the things I do know. It makes my kid happy. My spouse is now reading them, and likes them, too. Heck, even Disney is making a movie based on the books, and while I have heard it isn’t exactly following the plot, I’ll maybe get out of the house and watch it if movie theaters are open by then.

⭐ I actually enjoyed this off-beat little book more than I had expected, considering it has taken me years to getting back to reading it. I originally bought it for a defunct e-reader connected to another store–and I never finished reading it. I started over at the beginning, since it had been so long since I first sat down with it. This is an interesting, quick read. The pacing is pretty good. The story is quite funny and charming at times.I do wish there had been some formatting differences for the rather frequent point-of-view shifts. Sometimes there was no indicator, such as spacing, asterisks, a divider, etc. There was a lot of “gross-out” content. I really grew a little weary of the dwarf and his flapped trousers… For parents, there is a bit of light swearing consisting of mostly “damn” and “hell” (and a few made-up and implied explicitive phrases). Some may be concerned about the death of a rabbit at the hands of the flap-trousered dwarf.Overall, this was an entertaining read. I will likely be “back” for book two, once I’ve cleared up some of my Kindle slush-pile. I don’t regret re-purchasing this in Kindle format, at least, it filled a few sessions of light reading for a few days.

⭐ I loved this book. I purchased it years ago and forgot about it. As a former bookseller, kids came in droves for this series, then, as a librarian, kids continually checked it out, but I never read it until now. Perfect for middle aged/YA readers. Lets face it, Artemis Fowl is a rich, pampered brilliant bad boy. He’s not a great role model, and yet his thought process is a bit like Sherlock Holmes; he is completely thorough and prepared.The Fowl fortune took a big hit when his father, Artemis, invested (unwisely) in shipping to Russia after the communist break-up. the Russian mafia was not pleased and blew his ship out of the water, taking a good portion of the family’s investment and Artemis senior with it. Artemis mother, delicate in nature, took to her bed and young Artemis is left to his own devices, for the most part. He decides that he needs to restore some of the family fortune, and decides finding that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is his answer. He tracks down and deciphers The Book; the bible of fairies, and he captures a fairy – except he probably chose the wrong fairy for this endeavor.Holly Short was technically an elf, fairy, and leprechaun by trade (LEPrecon). Trying to make her way in a male dominated field, Holly allows her “magic” to slide by not performing the Ritual which would keep her powers intact. When she goes missing, Commander Root is not going to stop until Holly is safe. It’s a test of wills, wits, skills, and magic between Artemis Fowl and the entire LEPrecon force.I get the attraction for kids. It’s a fun, rollicking masterminded adventure for kids. Not to be taken too seriously, yet it provides fun entertainment and ignites the power of imagination.I was given a copy by NetGalley to review; the book was actually published in 2001, and a movie is currently being made, reigniting interest for young readers and movie goers. I found it fun, easy reading for middle grade readers.

⭐ I chose to read this book because my son enjoyed the Artemis Fowl series so much. I hadn’t not read the series but he was excited that a new avenue was opening up so I decided it was time for me to take the leap! And what a leap! With the bad guys belonging to a group whose acronym is ACRONYM or a villain named Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye, I quickly realized I was dealing with a quirky and humorous story. Add to that Myles and Beckett, two twins that are the most untwinlike twins I’ve ever read about. I can easily see how relatable this series can be for any young person with or without a sibling they like or dislike. Something for everyone! And then the fairies and trolls were introduced! While I worried that this would go the way of a more fantasy-driven book, it kept very much in the tweener-aged adventure genre with the mythical creatures adding just a bit of fun and unpredictability. I’m glad to see a second book is in the works. I may not go back and read the Artemis Fowl series, but I definitely want to keep up with his twin brothers’ adventures!

⭐ It is about a boy without a conscious, to the extent that he kills without flinching. And “fairies” that hate what humans have done to the earth, and have no problem killing either. A waste of time to read, and I do not recommend this as a book for children and tweens. Not an ounce of “good” and not one character has any real morals. There’s no good winning out in the end. No redeeming quality on either side, and even a disclaimer at the end warning readers to not assign any good or redeeming qualities to the main character. That all his actions were selfish, and not born from affection or anything of the kind.Additionally, I don’t believe the book was well written. Hence only one star vs two for at least some effort. I do not know why this series is such a hit. The writing is crude and lacks real substance. There’s literally a character whose main function is to eat dirt, and explosively excrete it. Cheap ploy for attention from the target audience.What a disappointment.

⭐ I ordered three of these for my classroom and they all came damaged. They were bent and all the pages inside have marks.

⭐ This is a great introduction to Sci-Fi for any kid in love with fantasy. Colfer mixes “real” magic with scientific advancements to create a race of creatures utterly and believably delightful. The snarky and pithy dialogue mixed with potty humor (e.g. a dwarf who eats and digests soil is constantly farting dirt missiles at would-be assailants) is sure to captivate the 9-12 age range of both genders. There is a redemptive quality of the book. There’s really only one character (the main female role) that is entirely “good” but nearly every character has positive moral growth even with all the stealing, fighting and poor model behavior throughout.

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