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Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1)
Artemis Fowl - Artemis Fowl, Bk 1
Author: Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl is one of the greatest criminal minds the world has ever seen. He is also 12 years old. The young Irish crime lord takes on the realm of Faerie to recoup his family fortune. Having done his homework, thanks to a fairy manual extorted from an alcoholic sprite in Ho Chi Minh City, young Fowl and his omnicompetent butler, Butler, not o...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780141312125
ISBN-10: 0141312122
Publication Date: 3/7/2002
Pages: 304
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Puffin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 287 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
I've heard a lot about the Artemis Fowl books but didn't really know what they were about. So I found it very intriguing that we get the story from the point of view of the traditional "bad" side; the hero is a criminal mastermind (even though he is only 12 years old). And so I found myself rooting for both sides, hoping that they'd both win in some way. Good storytelling and exciting as well.
reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
It was a very imaginative kids book, but I would not recomend it for anyone over the age of 12.
bbromancelvr avatar reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 64 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is the most ingenious criminal mastermind in history. With two trusty sidekicks in tow, he hatches a cunning plot to divest the fairyfolk of their pot of gold. Of course, he isn't foolish enough to believe in all that "gold at the end of the rainbow" nonsense. Rather, he knows that the only way to separate the little people from their stash is to kidnap one of them and wait for the ransom to arrive. But when the time comes to put his plan into action, he doesn't count on the appearance of the extrasmall, pointy-eared Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Reconnaisance) Unit--and her senior officer, Commander Root, a man (sorry, elf) who will stop at nothing to get her back
lisaparks avatar reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I had picked it up for my boys, but I am the one that got hooked. I had to get the rest of the series!
reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Seriously a lot of fun, older kids (contains very minor swearing) AND adults will love this one. I honestly don't know which it was intended for, but we all enjoyed it. If you liked the Lemony Snickett type stuff, you'll really like this.
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reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
I read it quite a while ago, but from what I remember it was a very engaging and interesting book at the time (I was maybe 12 or 13 years old), I'd recommend it as an alternative to Harry Potter for young adult readers.
reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 103 more book reviews
Easy read, but still amusing. Looking forward to checking out the other 2 in the series
reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on
LOVE this series! The books on CD are so well read and funny - recomended for all ages!
reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
Great book!!! Read it!!!
zade avatar reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on
I got this for my child, but ended up reading it myself and running out to get the rest of the series. This book is funny, engaging, occasionally a little bit crude (the better to win over its target audience) and completely un-put-downable. It is complex enough for adults to enjoy while still being approachable for tweens and young teens. Colfer does a great job of using humor to draw young readers into an intelligent book.
reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on
My 8 year old son who is a voracious reader LOVES this series.
reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on
very good book. I recommend the entire series.
reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on
This is an entertaining book for young adults (and older if you like fantasy literature). I enjoyed reading about the interesting main character (book title) as well as the leprechauns. Fun read!
deborah-d avatar reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 33 more book reviews
Great read.
abbykt avatar reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 113 more book reviews
This was a fast, fun read. I liked how smart Artemis was and how he bested the fairies.
lvp avatar reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 41 more book reviews
I started this book many years ago when I was younger and didn't find it very interesting then... It might be because I'm not a big fantasy/scifi reader. I did find it interesting though that the code on the cover can b decoded, and that by doing this the reader can decipher the code at the bottom of the pages throughout the book.
reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
This book is about a 12 year old boy. His father is presumed dead after an accident and his mother has gone insane. He is the head of a multi-million $$ estate and is determined to find is father. In order to fund such explorations - he will need a lot of money. Just the kind of money hinted at in legends of fairies and fairy gold. Since this boy, Artemis, is a genius he is able to discover the world of "The People" and possibly capture the gold he is searching for....

This book is great for teens - a bit below an adult reader....
reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on
Similar to the Harry Potter series, fantasy type books
BetsyP avatar reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 566 more book reviews
Children's Literature, and the first of the Artemis Fowl series. I didn't care for this one. Artemis Fowl is a pre-teen, Criminal Mastermind. His father is missing, and his mother has had a break-down. Artemis focuses on a master-plan to steal gold from Faeries, to return the Fowl fortune to its former glory. I had no sympathy for Artemis, and didn't like him. I'll probably try the second one to see if Artemis becomes more likeable.
AsYouWish54 avatar reviewed Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
Great book!!! I enjoyed it even though is geared for teens... great story and very funny! Keeps your interest and a special code at the bottom of each page is great fun to crack!

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