Artemis Fowl's mother is in the throes of a deadly disease. Fortunately, there's a cure: the brain fluid of African lemur. But, this being an Artemis Fowl novel, there is a looming obstacle: Five years ago, Artemis himself made lemurs extinct. To save his mom, he must enlist fairy friends to travel back and retrieve them. The sixth installment of this mega-popular fantasy adventure series ranks near the top in excitement.
School Library Journal
Gr 4-8
Fourteen-year-old genius and mastermind Artemis Fowl realizes that he has a problem. His mother is nearing death and the only thing that can save her is the brain fluid from a species of lemur that he forced into extinction eight years earlier. He decides that he must travel back in time to right this terrible wrong but his younger self is present in the past and proceeds to challenge the older Artemis's every move. At the older Artemis's side is elf Captain Holly Short of the Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance (LEPrecon) and Mulch Diggums, a dwarf known for his potent flatulence and ground-munching abilities. The trio struggle to circumvent destiny but find the past fraught with deception. The story flows with quick-witted humor and action-packed scenes, and Colfer's love of science shines through in the story's inventions and clever use of engineering. The dueling technology and a game match between clashing masterminds make for an exciting, modern-day fairy tale. There is no integration of previous story lines; while this does not take away from the resolution, it does leave readers questioning some backstory. The author once again offers an exhilarating ride through the fantastical world of Artemis Fowl.-Robyn Gioia, Bolles School, Ponte Vedra, FL
From the Publisher
PRAISE FOR THE LOST COLONY
"Fast-paced, funny, and wholly enjoyable, the book is an action-packed thrill ride."—VOYA
PRAISE FOR THE ATLANTIS COMPLE
"Colfer keeps the action moving with laughs and gadgetry. . .A treat for series fans."—Booklist
PRAISE FOR THE LAST GUARDIAN
* "A fitting end to a brilliantly conceived and developed series."—Kirkus (starred review)
NOVEMBER 2010 - AudioFile
When Angeline Fowl becomes ill with a disease that can only be cured by an extinct breed of African lemur, Artemis must call on his friends in the fairy world for help saving his mother’s life. In the sixth installment of the Artemis Fowl series, Nathaniel Parker breathes life into series favorites: a maturing Artemis; Foaly, the techie centaur; and Holly Short, the hotshot LEPrecon captain. Parker’s voice embodies the characters—from Butler’s Irish brogue to the young Artemis’s biting arrogance—and personifies each character with the humor and sarcasm indicated by the author. The story brings together a host of Artemis’s friends and foes in a time-travel adventure that pits Artemis against one of his most cunning adversaries yet—his younger self. E.A.B. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine
