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In 2001, Eoin Colfer published Artemis Fowl, a hilarious and rip-roaring science-fiction/fantasy adventure about a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind who kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. But these aren't the fairies of bedtime stories; these fairies are armed and dangerous...

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Main Author: Colfer, Eoin (Author)
Other Authors: Branagh, Kenneth (writer of foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles : Disney Hyperion, 2019.
Edition:New paperback edition.
Series:Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl.
Subjects:
Fairies > Juvenile fiction.
Kidnapping > Juvenile fiction.
Magic > Juvenile fiction.
Mothers and sons > Juvenile fiction.
England > Juvenile fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
Action and adventure fiction.
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Summary:In 2001, Eoin Colfer published Artemis Fowl, a hilarious and rip-roaring science-fiction/fantasy adventure about a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind who kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. But these aren't the fairies of bedtime stories; these fairies are armed and dangerous. Artemis thinks he has them right where he wants them ... until they stop playing by the rules. The novel was an instant sensation and became the start of an eight-book, internationally best-selling series. Now, with Kenneth Branagh directing, and an all-star cast that includes Dame Judi Dench, Nonso Anozie, and Josh Gad, Disney is taking the story to the silver screen, bringing the world of Artemis Fowl to life for a new generation.
Item Description:Special movie tie-in edition.
Includes excerpts from The Arctic incident and The Fowl twins.
Bonus materials inside: a foreword from director Kenneth Branagh; a special message from Eoin Colfer; eight pages of full-color photos from the movie.
Physical Description:vi, 270 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
ISBN:9781368036979
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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