Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code By Eoin Colfer

Yes, another Artemis Fowl. Interesting fact: a friend of mine (Yes, you) asked me in class after I had quoted the series several times if I was going to make a religion out of the books. Well, yes, Artemisfowlism is now on the rise, and soon, you may find people referring to Holly Short as "Saint". Anyhow, in this third installment of the Artemis Fowl series, Eoin Colfer once again gives us his all, giving us more detail on the life of this teenage Irish genius. The book begins with Artemis and his bodyguard Butler in a London restaurant waiting for the Chicago bussinessman, Jon Spiro. Artemis created a "C-Cube" out of modified Fairy technology that renders all other technologies obsolete, and intends on selling said device to Spiro with a huge price tag attatched. When Jon Spiro and his New Zealander bodyguard, Arno Blunt enter the restauraunt, all peace is lost. All of the people in the restaurant, apparently working for Spiro, begin attacking Artemis and Butler. Jon Spiro gets away with the C-Cube, though Artemis does take down all of the attackers with a Fairy bomb. I will let you figure out what happens after this, though I must tell you that a character dies, a character comes back to life (The same person???), Holly Short once again assists Artemis in his mischeif, and an event at the very end of the book changes Artemis and Butler until the beginning of the fourth.

Again, kudos to Mr. Colfer for once again producing another wonderful book that people, no matter what age, will hang on to. Eoin (Pronounced "Owen") shows us once again that a book doesn't need to have a title like Harry Potter or A Series of Unfortunate Events to be a great one. If you have thoroughly enjoyed the previous two, the next two, or if you just want to compare this book to others you like to see if you want to get caught up in a new series, then by all means, go to your local library, book store, or Internet and read this book today. My overall scoop: I will try not to sound like a broken record, so let me just say that if the scores for the previous books in this series are history, then history does indeed repeat itself.

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Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident By Eoin Colfer

If you have stayed with my blog since the beginning, or if you have just started reading it from my last entry, then you will recall reading about the first book in the Artemis Fowl series, Artemis Fowl. This book that I shall blog about now is the sequel to this book, Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident, which is as great, if not better than the first. This book begins in Murmansk in northern Russia, where members of the Russian Mafia discuss their prisoner, Artemis Fowl I, and talk about how his son, Artemis Fowl II will try to rescue him. Artemis ends up having to go from St. Bartleby's school in Ireland to retrieve his father near the Bay of Kola. Meanwhile, Holly Short and Chix Verbil hunt down and defeat a Goblin using stolen Human technology (batteries) to power his weapon. Many events happen, and then Holly is allowed to assist Artemis on his mission to save his father, and off to Russia it is. Though the Russian Mafia is not the only group of antagonists in this book. The primary Fairy antagonist group is the Goblin Bwa' Kell that is attempting to overthrow the LEP with their soft-nose lasers powered by batteries (Holly suspected that Artemis was behind that in the beginning). The brain behind the entire operation turns out to be Foaly's arch rival, Opal Koboi, who is possibly one of the smartest beings under or above Earth's surface.



This book has the same charm that its predecessor had, making it another one of my favorite books. The Arctic Incident showcases Eoin Colfer's writing at its best, having a different meaning for all. Almost every living being, Fairy or Human can find something that they can either relate to or something that they really like in the book. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading, learning interesting facts, Fantasy, Science- Fiction, and anyone who wants to get caught up in another series. My overall scoop: another 10 out of 10 on the must read scale.

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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.

Quidditch Through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp

From Puddlemere United to the Chudley Cannons, this wizarding library essential tells it all. If you have not learned enough on how to play the simple game of Quidditch, then this book is certainly for you, the Viktor Krum of tomorrow. Kennilworthy Whisp explains in detail the art of playing this popular wizarding sport, from its first game in Queerditch Marsh, to mishaps of more modern Quidditch matches. Not only does it talk of Quidditch, though it also talks of other broom games, such as Stichstock, Aingingein, Creaothceann, and Swivenhodge. It also talks of the Golden Snidget, an extremely endangered bird replaced by the Golden Snitch for humane reasons.

If you are wondering if this book is truly worth your time, then look at the Praise that it recieved from Rita Skeeter. She said:

"I've read worse."

She would never say anything that polite about a book if it isn't good. This book explains Quidditch much more in depth than the Muggle J.K. Rowling ever did, knowledge of Quidditch coming only from a leaked Quibbler article that Jo found. My overall scoop: If you are like me, and you like books that explain sports that involve brooms, then a ten out of ten. Though if you are too caught up in your Muggle heritage to care, then a negative one hundred thirty seven and a half out of ten. If that is the case, then please stop disgracing my work, and start reading about ponies, soccer, and other Muggle things of the sort.