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Name: Artemis Fowl
Rating: 3.781818181818 (55 reviews)
Author: Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl is a 12‑year‑old millionaire and prodigious genius who plans to outwit the world as a criminal mastermind. In the first book of Eoin Colfer’s series, Artemis kidnaps Captain Holly Short—an officer of the fairy LEPrecon Unit. What begins as a calculated heist quickly spirals into a thrilling conflict with the underground fairy civilization, forcing Artemis to confront magical forces, trolls, and the complexities of his own moral choices. The novel blends adventure, fantasy, and technology into a fast‑paced, richly imagined story for young readers.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Eoin Colfer

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