What would you do if you discovered a secret colony of fairies living in Earth’s core? Well, 12-year-old Artemis Fowl decides to exploit the fairies for their gold! A genius and criminal mastermind, Artemis kidnaps a fairy and demands a ransom of gold. Artemis’ plan seems airtight, but he doesn’t plan on his victim being a feisty, female LEPreacon officer named Holly Short. Will Artemis’ plan succeed? Will young Artemis grow a conscience and abandon his criminal plans? Artemis and Holly are joined by a whole host of fun and outrageous characters from Artemis’ bodyguard, Butler, to fairy police chief named Commander Root.
Eoin Colfer tells this magical tale with a wit and intelligence everyone will enjoy. The characters develop throughout the series, and each book contains thrilling adventures and witty comebacks that will have readers gasping and laughing out loud.
Artemis Fowl published by Miramax Books visit Eoin Colfer’s website: http://www.eoincolfer.com/ Ages 9-90
