Artemis Fowl Boxed Set, Bks 1-5

Artemis Fowl #1-5

by Eoin Colfer

Complete 5-Book Boxed Set includes Artemis Fowl, The Arctic Incident, The Eternity Code, The Opal Deception, and The Lost Colony.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction, Childrens, Middle Grade, Adventure

Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Eoin Colfer (pronounced Owen) was born in Wexford on the South-East coast of Ireland in 1965, where he and his four brothers were brought up by his father and mother, who were both educators.

He received his degree from Dublin University and began teaching primary school in Wexford. He has lived and worked all over the world, including Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Italy. After the publication of the Artemis Fowl novels, Eoin retired from teaching and now writes full time. He lives in Ireland with his wife and two children.

Reviews

[Hugo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This had me thinking if humans really are living up to their full potential. If these Fairies do exist, then comparing comparing us to them, we are just throwing stones at each other. I think their inventions are amazing, and how Eoin describes how they work could make a person believe these inventions could exists, like the iris cam, small electronics that you wear as contacts that can record film and sound, can change your views by zooming in and out, thermal imaging, night vision, and even x-ray vision! Another invention is the bio-bomb, or 'blue rinse' as the fairies call it, which destroys all living tissue, and not touching anything else, it uses light as its weapon. Enough of the inventions, though, the story line is amazing, including Elves, Dwarves, Goblins, and other species of Fairies. Artemis Fowl himself is the most interesting person in the world, I'm always wondering what is going on his head, with an IQ that could be over Albert Einstein, "I hold Einstein with respect, most of his theories were correct." Artemis had said this in the interview of The Artemis Fowl files. I think people would read these books just so they can see what he says next. In book one, he was seen as an evil mastermind by the fairy people, and had plans only to make himself rich, what they did not understand was that his mother was insane and sick, and nobody knew anything about his father at the time. during the book, Artemis had to kidnap a Fairy and use it as a ransom for his money, or, more accurately, his gold, and that is how he had his first encounter with Holly Short, the Lower Elements Police Recon officer, or LEP-Recon for short. In the second book, the Arctic Incident, is where they make peace, more or less, when Artemis retrieves an email stating that the Russian Mafia has taken hostage of his father, at the same time, the fairies are noticing that Goblins are illegally getting their hands on human technology, and they suspect Artemis is helping them, when they find he isn't, they make a deal that Artemis will help them find out who is helping the Goblin gangs, in return, they must promise Artemis the support of the LEP to help retrieve his father. In the next book, Artemis swears he will go good after one more plot, which is to have an illegal deal with Jon Spiro, a man who owns a company and has a shady side to his past, but then things went wrong, Spiro had a trap and stole what Artemis was dealing with, in these turn of events, Artemis gets out of there alive, for a price his one true friend has to pay. now in this adventure, Artemis seeks help from his fairy friends to retrieve the device that Spiro stole, for the device could spread a war between humanity and the Fairies, but the price for the help of his friends is a mind wipe of all of the memories that includes any fairy related subject. In the fourth book, The Opal Deception, shows the old evil Artemis Fowl in a scheme of stealing a famous painting, at the same time, an old enemy comes back to seek revenge on all of Artemis' friends and Artemis himself. In the fifth shows new characters, where a girl is just as intelligent as Artemis, and she seeks to be noticed for the genius she is, but she does not know about the fairy people she is about to harm in her plan and it is up to Artemis to stop and save a whole rediscovered fairy species. All of these books i recommend to people who would like to read about fairy tales in a realistic shade to the 21st century society.

[Barb Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Take a boy genius, his trusty butler, and said boy genius's bent for coming up with plans to restore his family's fortune by stealing gold from fairies. This is the premise of the first book in the series, simply entitled Artemis Fowl.

The author combines folklore and fantasy, as well as a deft use of language, into a series that is easily readable and action-packed.

Other books in the series include:
#2 Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident
#3 Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code
#4 Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception
#5 Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony
#6 Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox (my personal fave!--I read this one almost breathlessly on a car trip to Michigan!)

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books, like really really love them. It's been such a long time since I read the first one that I'm going to have to re-read it, but amazing series. It's definitely in the sy-fy category, considering its about a 12 year old boy genius who discovers the world of fairies and goblins and dwarves and tons of other fantastical creatures. However, I do have to say that (in my opinion) the series gets a little far fetched toward the end. Like, book 5 and 6 were probably my least favorite, just because it made the series take such a huge turn, but i mean they were still good, otherwise i wouldn't of rated the series 5 out of 5. Really great series though, good job Eoin Colfer x3

[George Kirrin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm writing this because I just installed Disney Plus only to watch this film "inspired by" one of my favourite series I read in highschool. I was all excited! (despite - you know, people kinda talk) And yeah, let's not talk about the film hahaha. These books will remain my highschool crush - forever! So charming - all the charactors - they all like my best friends!

Thumbs up for;

Sharp sense of humour, cunning conversation, thrilling twist and florishing friendship!

- me

Yeah Artimis, with his friends - Foaly, Holly, etc, but especially Butler in particular. Dom - oups sry big spoil hahaha - with Arty, they are just SO CUTE together ♡.

Anyway, I have to confess here. I haven't finished the whole series :( Yeah - there is a big different between a highschool crush and the love of your life lol. Strong feelings doesn't always keep it till the end, yeah, sadly, I guess. But if you ask me what is my all time favourite that mekes me read all night until 6 am in the morning with all those excitements, it's definately Artimis Fowl! no doubt! highly recommended - until you fall out of love somewhere towards the end...

BTW - I watched Eoin Colfer's interview and he is just adorable :) Thanks for writing this! I would love to get a call from Disney too hahahaha.

[Paarth Acharya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Before I start, yes I am going to review all eight on this.

The first book was good, but reading it after the film, dulled down the book for me. It had a fairly, maybe too simple plot of Capturing captain Holly Short and using it to his advantage for greed. I also thought the Character of Artemis was a bit too perfect for a character. Putting this aside, I believe that first books in a series set scenes. This book did just that, and so it met expectations.

For the books that followed, I much enjoyed the adventurous plots of breaking into places and facing off against Opal Koboi (which put Artemis more to the test). I like how his personality changed over time. The books became more and more plot heavy and better in my opinion throughout the series. The problem was that they became a bore to read because the same things kept repeating themselves (Holly short and Artemis save the day etc).

These books are targeted at a younger age range than myself and this is what I believe causes for this part of the review. However, I did feel that the books had more of a joking and almost the atmosphere of a private joke compared to a good series of books.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gobbled up this entire series as a young reader. The world building is great and it's so satisfying to watch the characters evolve and grow.

Artemis is a 12 year old genius rich boy whose family is on the verge of bankruptcy after the disappearance of his father. Using technology, Artemis discovers the existence of Fairies and decides to capture one. Assisted by his very large bodyguard, Artemis discovers a covert fairy policing organization as well as a host of supernatural creatures beneath everyone's noses.

The book is funny, creative, and the characters are very well written. It's a must for young readers, but I would say it's sophisticated enough for adults to enjoy - especially if they have a love for all things Fae.

[Maria Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

First of all, the series is Books 1 through 8. There are 2 other "add-on" books the author wrote after that, but most people don't bother with them. Secondly, all "boxed sets" are paperback.

I found the first few books very imaginative and well-written. But the quality falls off sharply after the first 3. I didn't end up reading all the books completely after that--sort of skimmed them. I had the idea the author lost interest after awhile.

It will be interesting to see how Disney makes a movie out of the first 2. From the trailer, it looks good.

[Ren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did enjoy the story and some of the dialogue, especially Artemis's parts. I found the characters interesting, and if there is ever a genius as smart as Fowl Junior, I am certain he (or she) would have some of the same character traits.
The greatest drawbacks were the swearing words and crude humor. Nothing terrible, but it lessened my enjoyment, especially because I read this book when I was young.

[Vasily Zarkoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are a piece of art. No matter the amount of times I've read them, they keep me wanting to go and restart them all over again. Artemis' adventures with his trusty butler are always extravagant and fantastic. These books are in my top 10 for favorite books. I highly recommend these to anyone who haven't read it.

[Maya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth the read.

[Beth ~Book Loving Is My Superpower~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to this series with my 10 year old daughter and she loved them just as much as I did when I first found them.

Mother/daughter review to come

[Chris Joanis · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a smartass. Artemis fowl and his ragtag squad were great and terrible influences during my development

[Andersfs199 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good for ~10-13 years

[Wyatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good series

[bibi · Rating 4 out of 5]

witty, whimsical and wise beyond his years, we follow a young mastermind as he traverses the magical underworld. colfer's clever pacing and pointed humor feels charming and the intricacies of his world reveal the familiar (fairies, dwarfs) and the inventive (magical technology) all the while building off increasingly mischievous, grand stakes.

[Coltrane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has been a while, loved this fantastical world I am going to reread this one here soon

[꒒ꂦꀤꌗ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, this is one of the best children's series to read.
I recommend it to anyone who loves to read fun books.

[dylan king · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evil genius ,faires and Trolls great

[Anita Chieh Dong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful series with a convoluted and well-fleshed out bit of world building by Eoin Colfer. It also appealed to me because of the code that runs along the bottom of the book, inviting readers to become part of the character's progress by engaging in a bit of code breaking themselves. This is highly recommended for those who enjoy fantasy, thrillers, action, and who have a mysterious affinity to Ireland and the emerald isles (I don't know why but I was curiously drawn to them whilst reading this book, must be the little green dancing men...) and also those who like solving puzzles.

If you've just finished a series with a fascinating world and looking for another to jump into, pick up this series and immerse yourself, you won't regret it.

[Merin Raju Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely can not be unbiased about this series. I read Book 1 when I was in primary school and grew up alongside Artemis. The story of a villainous protagonist coming up against an organised fairy force is funny, clever and full of adventure. Suitable for any child, and adults with a youthful sensibility.

There is a decided drop in quality as the series goes on, so for the best experience I would suggest stopping at Book 3 for a contained and beautiful story. For those who want to see Artemis change more dramatically, you can continue to Book 5. But even my rose-tinted glasses couldn't happily carry me beyond that.

[Krissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series was recommended to me by the owner of my used book store (I call it mine, because that is where I go). I was skeptical, come to find out, I had already purchased the first book at a used book sale for the library. Needless to say, I should have started the book much sooner. Fantastic! I think I read them all in 3 weeks. I love the characters! I am very excited for the next book to come out, I was unconvinced that #6 was the last. It wasn't ended like a series is supposed to be.
Very! excited for July.

[Michael Salmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of my absolute favorite books. I've read, and re-read... and re-read. I was the kid sitting in the library translating the script at the bottom of the page during lunchtime (No, I wasn't one of the popular kids, why do you ask?).

I even got to meet Eoin once at a library in New Zealand. This is where I learned that his name is pronounced Oh-en rather than ee-en or oin.

Artemis Fowl ranks among the books that helped form my appreciation for reading as a teenager, and I always make sure the bookshop I work in is stoked with his adventures.

[Katelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really fun series. The main character, Artemis Fowl, is a twelve year old criminal mastermind. He has a bodyguard named Butler who reluctantly tags along during Artemis' schemes. In the first book Artemis learns about the existence of fairyfolk and manages to catch one of them. His relationship with the fairyfolk continues through the series. Through the books it is fun to see how Artemis' relationship with those around him change and how he starts to gain more of a conscience.

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great books! I thoroughly enjoyed every one of them. The books are creative, clever, fast paced, and humorous. The characters are unique and fun. They aren't my favorite books of all time but I would definitely like to own them and read them again. I highly suggest listening to these books on CD instead of reading because the reader is the best I have ever heard. He is similar to the Harry Potter reader but better.

[Madalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book takes quite a bit of reading comprehension to understand and stay interested in- but even if your not the best reader, the exciting twists and turns are really interesting and suprising- you always wonder how artemis is going to pull it off again but he always does!Artemis Fowl The Time Paradox

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books. I have always been a fan of villains, so to have a villain character as the protagonist of a fantasy adventure novel was basically a dream come true for me. Artemis is wonderfully snarky and well done, and I very much enjoy watching his progression (and regression, and second progression!) as the series continues. Also I had a blast cracking the faerie code and translating the secret messages inside the books. Very fun reads overall.

[MizziQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are probably my favorite series of books to date. Adding to that this is one of my favorite authors. A kid genius. Fairies. Artemis deals with his genius and being the son of the leader of a prominent criminal empire. He also dabbles in crimes of his own. He almost makes too big a leap though when he is the first human, a kid of all people, to find the lep-recon unit and the whole fairie world, underground. The story continues in the other 4 books, And on!

[Corinna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this series. Fun, light hearted - a breath of fresh air from all the normal fantasy books that all sound the same. Introduced it to my son (I was hesitant to give him the...5th or 6th one -- can't remember which) who read them non stop. I had to push myself to keep ahead of him. This was one of the series that I enjoyed in audio format, with the different accents the reader used. Very entertaining and I was disappointed when I finished the last one.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did enjoy the story and some of the dialogue, especially Artemis's parts. I found the characters interesting, and if there is ever a genius as smart as Fowl Junior, I am certain he (or she) would have some of the same character traits.
The greatest drawbacks were the swearing words and crude humor. Nothing terrible, but it lessened my enjoyment, especially because I read this book when I was young.

[William Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eoin Colfer has constructed a brilliant dual-world involving humans and fairies. The first book establishes the characters and the world - you may sit back and enjoy as the world and characters unfold in greater detail, becoming familiar haunts and quick-witted friends. The books are solidly young adult, yet their comedy is to be enjoyed at all ages and their drama - rather than the happily-ever-after drama of many YA novels - has lasting and sobering consequences.