Eoin Colfer has a vivid imagination and a wonderfully wicked sense of humor. Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl, a millionaire and a criminal mastermind, plans to rob the fairies/elves for their gold. This leads to full of unexpected twists and turns and a magical adventure. Though there are folk tales, fairies and fantasy, this is not an ancient-themed tale but of the 21st century, with a bit of high-tech stuff. The main characters are all unique and loveable, and they all show their strengths and weaknesses. This book has got magic, intrigue, deception, kidnapping, blackmail, computers, weapons, code-breaking, violence and suspense. A novel for all fantasy and magic lovers!
