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Kell
27th October 2006, 23:29
Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony
Author: Eoin Colfer
ISBN # 0141382686
Publisher: Puffin
First Published: 2006
376 pages
Rating: 8/10

The Blurb:
Ten millennia ago, the fairy people were defeated in a great battle with mankind, forcing them to move underground. Only the 8th family of fairies remained undefeated: the demons. But now one demon has discovered the secrets of the fairy world, and if humans get hold of this information, the fairies are in big trouble. Only one person can prevent this disaster - teenage criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl.

The Review:
Artemis Fowl has done a bit of growing up since he first kidnapped a fairy in order to gain possession of a fortune in fairy gold, but that doesn’t mean he’s lost any of his genius touch! The only trouble is he may have met his match – a girl! In this latest instalment, we see a different side of Artemis – he’s starting to take into account the fact that his actions will have consequences and this has an impact on the way he chooses to live his life. All the usual suspects are here, from Butler to Holly Short to Mulch Diggums to Foaly, along with a whole host of new ones that make this a light and fun read. One can only hope there’s more to come because I don’t think Artemis is done just yet!

Louiseog
28th October 2006, 08:51
I read this a while ago and did enjoy it. Think that his nemesis is him five books ago.
Love the gadgets but missed Root

Kell
28th October 2006, 16:50
Yes, that was a sad loss, but he's still there in spirit, in a way, as the characters obviously miss him, which was a nice touch - too often in kids' books, characters that are gone are also forgotten, but not this time!

Laramie
29th October 2006, 13:32
cant wait to read this!! im been meaning to ever since it came out, but im gonna wait until it comes out in paperback

Kell
29th October 2006, 19:51
I take it you've read all the other ones too, DWMG? I'm a huge fan - can't get enough of them. I have the 1st one in paperback, but I've managed to get all the others as prezzies, so they're in hardback & they all sit, looking lovely on my shelf together. I'm certain there'll be at least one more - they can't just introduce a fab new character & then not do anything else with her later on - so I think that when I find out when the publication date is I shall re-read all the others again before I get it - just to keep everything fresh & up-to-date.:smile2:

Laramie
30th October 2006, 13:18
I take it you've read all the other ones too, DWMG? I'm a huge fan - can't get enough of them. I have the 1st one in paperback, but I've managed to get all the others as prezzies, so they're in hardback & they all sit, looking lovely on my shelf together. I'm certain there'll be at least one more - they can't just introduce a fab new character & then not do anything else with her later on - so I think that when I find out when the publication date is I shall re-read all the others again before I get it - just to keep everything fresh & up-to-date.:smile2:
yeah, i read all the rest.

i got to go with a few other peeps in yr 7 (im now in yr 9) to see eoin colfer. hes really funny, and then we were one of about 3/4 out of bout10 schools who got to get their books signed. so now ive got the first book signed.

im really glad we went to see him, cuz thats the only reason i read the books!!