Product Description

Artemis's mother has contracted a deadly disease--and the only cure lies in the brain fluid of African lemurs. Unfortunately, Artemis himself was responsible for making the lemurs extinct five years ago. Now he must enlist the aid of his fairy friends to travel back in time and save them. Not only that, but he must face his deadliest foe yet...his younger self.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14545 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-15
• Released on: 2008-07-15
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 432 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 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
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About the Author
Eoin Colfer is the New York Times best-selling author of the Artemis Fowl series,
Airman, The Supernaturalist, The Wish List, Half Moon Investigations, Benny and Omar, Benny and Babe, and Eoin Colfer’s Legend of . . .  books. He lives in Ireland with his wife and two children. To learn more about Eoin Colfer, visit his Web site at www.eoincolfer.com.

From AudioFile
Book Six of Colfer's popular series takes the young thief with newfound magical abilities back in time. In the company of his elf friend, Holly, he travels backwards five years in order to prevent his younger self from setting into motion events that would lead to his mother's death. Scottish actor Enn Reitel reads the Irish author's novel with clean precision and perfect timing, giving each of the characters a distinct accent and personality. Reitel plays it straight with Colfer's witty style, giving veracity to a universe in which elves, trolls, and fairies interface with modern technology. The resulting storytelling is engaging and moving for listeners of all ages. S.E.S. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine