"He has puzzled the greatest medical minds, and sent many of them gibbering to their own hospitals." Artemis Fowl is a genius, with an intellect far exceeding his age, and therefore the most successful criminal of all time. Now he is attempting to steal the riches of the fairies: he, a twelve year-old, and his giant bodyguard, Butler. Will Artemis succeed? Or is he going to make the biggest mistake of his life? The fairies are a dangerous enemy.

Eoin Colfer has created an amazing story of adventure, loyalty, revenge and humour. Any confident reader in Grade 4 and up will be amazed by the intriguing depth of this book. It is outstandingly good and I was enthralled. Definitely a five star book.