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From a strikingly original voice in fiction comes the story of Artemis Fowl, a very unusual hero. Artemis combines the astuteness of Sherlock Holmes with the sangfroid of James Bond and the attitude of Attila the Hun. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain...

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Main Author: Colfer, Eoin
Other Authors: Parker, Nathaniel, 1962-
Format: Audiobooks eAudiobook Downloads eAudiobook
Language:English
Published: New York : Listening Library (Audio), 2006.
Edition:Unabridged.
Series:Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl ; 1.
Subjects:
Fairies > Juvenile fiction.
Kidnapping > Juvenile fiction.
Magic > Juvenile fiction.
England > Juvenile fiction.
Fowl, Artemis > (Fictitious character) > Juvenile fiction.
Action and adventure fiction > Juvenile.
Fantasy fiction > Juvenile.
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Summary:From a strikingly original voice in fiction comes the story of Artemis Fowl, a very unusual hero. Artemis combines the astuteness of Sherlock Holmes with the sangfroid of James Bond and the attitude of Attila the Hun. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories. These fairies are armed and they're dangerous. Artemis thinks he's got them just where he wants them, but then they stop playing by the rules . . .Full of unexpected twists and turns, ARTEMIS FOWL opens up a riveting world of magic, mystery, and humor.
Item Description:Unabridged.
Physical Description:1 online resource (5 audio files) : digital
Playing Time:06:06:57
Format:Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 172315 KB).
Audience:Text Difficulty 7 - Text Difficulty 12
ISBN:9780739344668
Author Notes:Eoin Colfer was born in Wexford, Ireland on May 14, 1965. After taking a three-year degree course in Dublin, he qualified as a primary teacher in 1986. Returning to Wexford he began teaching in a local primary school by day and wrote at night. In 1991, he left Ireland and spent the next four years working in Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Italy. Resettling in Wexford after his arrival back in Ireland, he recommenced his teaching career, continuing his habit of writing after school. His first book, Benny and Omar, was published in October 1998. His other works include Benny and Babe, the O'Brien Flyers series, and the Artemis Fowl series. He became a full-time author following the success of Artemis Fowl. The Wish List won a Bisto Merit Award in 2001.

In 2015 he won an Irish Book Award in the children's category with his title Imaginary Fred.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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