Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

Harry Potter better watch his back, because Artemis may soon be the victor. This first book in the charming book series details the first great illegal venture of his criminal life. And no, he is not an adult, but a mere twelve year old boy with an incredible intelligence quotient. Artemis Fowl II, an Irish boy whose father was taken by the Russian Mafia and began a vast criminal empire, is now continuing the empire his father began. The action begins when Captain Holly Short of the Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance unit (LEPrecon), the first female officer, comes up to the Irish surface from the underground Fairy capital of Haven City to restore her magic. Artemis, having captured the Fairy Bible in Ho Chi Mihn City, finds Holly Short and captures her. Through a series of complicated and interesting events, we meet Butler, Artemis' bodyguard, Juliet, Butler's sister, Julius Root, Angeline Fowl, Foaly, Trouble and Grub Kelp, and many other interesting and unique characters.

This book is the first in the Artemis Fowl series, followed by Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident. What I love about this book is that it is a mix of Harry Potter, Ocean's Eleven, and Lord of the Rings. It has suspence, humor, wit, romance, different races, and action. This book is for anyone who enjoys science-fiction and fantasy, and will hook readers from the first page. I was driven by my curiosity and interest to continue reading the series, and now that I have finished all of the books, I am anticipating the release of Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox next year. My overall scoop: A 10 out of 10 on the must read scale (Isn't that the case with all of my topics?)

Kuiper: The Outermost Three by Myself

The news. It all begins by something as simple as a new decree from the scholars of Earth. The news that Pluto is no longer a planet sends the human worshiping planet of Pluto into despair. Pluto is then forced to become part of the Kuiper Empire located in, where else; the Kuiper Belt. The only people who oppose the planned attack on Earth are a Plutonian boy named Otaka Zetranik, the teenage queen of Xebonia, Katarinthia, her guard Tresepok, the half human Wan- Hoo III, the oracle Solcrona, the underground living Romula, and Vixillia, an oracle who will remind you of a self- centered Luna Lovegood. These comrades encounter many dangers such as Alphenor, Katarinthia's former fiance, Unisio Xebonion, Kuiper's new emperor, the Erithopilans, which is the race that Romula comes from, Rivoran Kenthorm, Hesiamorca, and the strange art of magic ( I tried to be as little like Harry Potter as I could).

I am writing this book so that it will appeal to any type of reader. It is filled with action, adventure, suspense, treachery.and even romance. Whenever I am forced to explain the format of the books in the series, I always have a tough time. So let me explain this as clearly as I can. There are thirteen chapters in each book, three books in each big book, or part, and there are nine little books in all. While writing, I consider the names that I am choosing to include. Though it may not seem like it, all of the names reflect the person's personality or characteristics, which could greatly aid the reader's guess as to the conclusion of the series. My overall scoop: that is for me to know, and for you to hopefully find out.