Product Description

Twelve-year-old villain, Artemis Fowl, is the most ingenious criminal mastermind in history. His bold and daring plan is to hold a leprechaun to ransom. But he's taking on more than he bargained for when he kidnaps Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance Unit). For a start, leprechaun technology is more advanced than our own. Add to that the fact that Holly is a true heroine and that her senior officer Commander Root will stop at nothing to get her back and you've got the mother of all sieges brewing!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2525 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, describes his creation as "Die Hard with fairies". He's not far wrong. Artemis Fowl is the most ingenious criminal mastermind in history and with his trusty sidekicks, Butler and Juliet, 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 their number and wait for the ransom to arrive. But when the time comes to put his plan into action he reckons without Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Reconnaisance) Unit--a sort of extra small Clarice Starling with pointy ears and wings--and her senior officer Commander Root, a man (sorry, elf) who will stop at nothing to get her back.

Fantastic stuff from beginning to end, Artemis Fowl is a rip-roaring, 21st-century romp of the highest order. The author has let his imagination run riot by combining folklore, fantasy and a fistful of high-tech funk in an outrageously devilish book that could well do for fairies what Harry Potter has done for wizardry. But be warned: this is no gentle frolic so don't be fooled by the fairy subject matter. Instead what we have here is well written, sophisticated, rough and tumble storytelling with enough high-octane attitude to make it a seriously cool read for anyone over the age of 10. --Susan Harrison

From the Publisher
Eoin Colfer described this book as 'Die Hard with Fairies'
Hyped as the next publishing sensation after Harry Potter this is a wildy inventive novel from best-selling Irish author, Eoin Colfer. Look out for the sequel!

Here are some comments from people who have read it and loved it!

'The publishing world is brimming with excitement at the imminent publication of Artemis Fowl' Vogue

'Strictly speaking a children's book, but far too sophisticated to leave for pre-teens' The Bookseller

‘This is a fantastic, exciting and completely original novel. From fairies with machine guns to trolls on the rampage, this book will capture the imagination of every child who reads it. It will be a massive hit. I for one cannot wait for the sequel...’ Jo Edwards, Children’s Fiction Buyer, W.H. Smith

‘It’s so refreshing to have a different take on the fantasy genre. Such a gifted writer cannot fail to make a huge impact.’ Sonia Benster, The Children’s Bookshop, Huddersfield

‘Forget Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl sits at the very heart of what boys are really about.’ David Bradley, Floor Manager, Waterstones, York

‘Imaginative story, crazy to read, funny characters. It’s cool!’ Hannah, age 10

‘What a writer. A sort of cross between Philip Ridley and Terry Pratchett.’ Prue Goodwin, Reading Language Information Centre, Reading University

About the Author
Eoin Colfer was born and raised in Wexford in the south-east of Ireland. He began writing plays at an early age and, as an adult, continued to write. ARTEMIS FOWL, his first book featuring the brilliant young anti-hero, was an immediate international bestseller and won several prestigious awards.