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Hoping to end humanity, Opal Koboi unleashes her most dangerous plan yet: she releases fairy spirits to serve her unconditionally. Artemis Fowl must rally the fairy people to thwart Koboi’s scheme and prevent a catastrophic threat.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Eoin Colfer
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