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Artemis Fowl summary
Eoin Colfer
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Artemis Fowl is a thrilling adventure book by Eoin Colfer that follows the clever and conniving Artemis Fowl as he embarks on a mission to steal a fairy's gold and unlock the secrets of a hidden magical world.
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A Fairy World Unfurled
As we begin our journey in Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, we encounter a 12-year-old Irish prodigy with a cunning mind, Artemis Fowl II. He is on a quest to rescue his family’s fortune by exploiting the fairy folk who, he discovers, are real, not myth. Artemis captures Captain Holly Short, a female LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Recon) officer, in an inhumane display of brilliant strategy.
But why Holly? As he exhaustively researched the mystical realm, Artemis unearthed The Book, a fairy bible. He discovered that every fairy must replenish their magic at a certain timeframe. They do this through an age-old ritual, requiring a trip to an ancient, unsoiled part of the world. Anxious to capture a fairy, Artemis deduces that Holly is falling behind on her ritual, making her an easy target.
Fairy Forces and Tactical Teams
Artemis's hostage-taking sends alarm bells ringing in the fairy world, and the experts of the LEPrecon unit, typically engaged in keeping humans in the dark about their operations, assemble for a rescue mission. The hostage situation sprouts further complications as the LEPrecon's commander, Julius Root, and technical genius Foaly detect a troll loose in Italy, a potential reveal of their existence to the human world.
However, Artemis, armed with knowledge from The Book, has his Fowl Manor secured against fairy intrusion. Talented as they are, Holly and her fellow fairy folk face a seemingly impossible task. But they are resolute not to let a 'Mud Boy' outsmart them, and trigger the Time Stop, a mechanism to pause time for humans but not for fairies, enabling their operations unhindered.
Wits and Weapons at War
The situation at Fowl Manor takes drastic turns as the LEPrecon team tries to break Artemis's defences under the frozen time. Meanwhile, Artemis with his trusted bodyguard Butler at his side, is bent on keeping Holly until he secures a hefty ransom of one ton of fairy gold. Intricacies unravel as the troll from Italy finds its way to Fowl Manor, initiating a battle that brings out unforeseen alliances.
Artemis, prepared for every move up the fairy sleeve, manages to escape their Bio-Bomb, a doomsday device designed to save their existence by killing every living thing in the manor. Using sleeping pills, Artemis and his counterparts mimic death, tricking the fairies and surviving the blast.
Outfoxed but not Outdone
As threats and negotiations culminate, Commander Root and Artemis finally settle on a ransom, securing Holly's release. With their gold depleted, the fairy folk retreat, aware that a young Mud Boy outwitted them. Despite this defeat, they ensure that their secret world remains a secret, using a bio-bomb to wipe the incident from human memory.
In conclusion, Artemis Fowl takes us on a thrilling adventure where the lines between good and evil are blurred. The book leaves us marvelling at Artemis's genius and questioning his morality, and the fairies, while defeated, don't lack courage or integrity. In an unforgettable dance of wits, strategy, and fantasy, Artemis wins a battle but is left facing a new reality, having opened doors to a world beyond his wildest imagination.
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What is Artemis Fowl about?
Artemis Fowl is a thrilling adventure about a twelve-year-old genius named Artemis Fowl who hatches a plan to steal gold from the hidden world of fairies to restore his family's fortune. However, Artemis soon realizes that messing with fairies is more dangerous than he thought, leading to an action-packed battle of wits and magic.
Who should read Artemis Fowl?
- Readers who enjoy fantasy and adventure stories
- People looking for a compelling and imaginative young adult book
- Anyone who wants to escape into a world of magic and intrigue
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