Books : The Arctic Incident (Artemis Fowl, Book 2)
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by: Eoin Colfer
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
EAN: 9780786851478
ISBN: 0786851473
Label: Miramax
Manufacturer: Miramax
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: May 01, 2004
Publisher: Miramax
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: April 27, 2004
Sales Rank: 17843
Studio: Miramax
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Product Description:
Eoin Colfer's bestselling antihero is back in Artemis Fowl: TheArctic Incident--the superb sequel to the hyper-hyped Artemis Fowl, shortlisted forthe Whitbread Children's Book of the Year. The Arctic Incident sees theslightly older, perhaps slightly more mellow arch-criminal Artemis recoveredfrom his last adventure, richer now that he has his half of a hoard of fairygold, and happier since the Clarice Starlingesque superfairy Captain Holly Shortof the LEPrecon returned his mother's ailing mind to full health.But there is still much unfinished business: Artemis Fowl Sr. disappeared when adaring escapade designed to free his family from their criminal--not to mentiondeeply lucrative--past and move the family's assets into legitimate enterpriseswent horribly wrong. Held captive by the Mafiya (the Russian organized crimesyndicate) for over two years, he has been declared officially dead, but ArtemisJr. knows in his heart (yes, he does have one) that his beloved father is stillalive, and he is determined to find him. Meanwhile Captain Short is temporarilyon assignment to Customs and Excise as punishment for letting Fowl separate herand her People from their gold and is finding her stakeout duties a little dull.It soon becomes obvious that the pair have need of each other's considerableskills, and before long they are on track for an adventure that will ultimatelyhave far-reaching consequences for both of them.If you enjoyed the first book, you won't be disappointed by the second.Initially the pace is a little slower, and the slightly more mellow Artemis iscertainly a tad unnerving at first (particularly as one of the things that madehim such an unusual character was the fact that there was something distinctlyunlikable about him), but once the sparks between Holly and Artemis begin tofly, and the adventure that tests their endurance to their emotional, physical,and intellectual limits begins, the pages just keep on turning.The high-tech hocus pocus, the complex underworld, and the James Bond-stylestoryline will keep even the most reluctant reader enthralled. Add to the mix afair dollop of humor, the occasional sprinkling of right-on commentary about thestate of the planet, and enough hooks in the story to ensure you will beclamoring for the next book. This chilling, thrilling adventure is a seriouslycool (in more ways than one!) must-read for anyone age 9 and older. --SusanHarrison
Amazon.co.uk:
Eoin Colfer's bestselling antihero is back in Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident--the superb sequel to the hyper-hyped Artemis Fowl, shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year. The Arctic Incident sees the slightly older, perhaps slightly more mellow arch-criminal Artemis recovered from his last adventure, richer now that he has his half of a hoard of fairy gold, and happier since the Clarice Starlingesque superfairy Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon returned his mother's ailing mind to full health.
But there is still much unfinished business: Artemis Fowl Sr. disappeared when a daring escapade designed to free his family from their criminal--not to mention deeply lucrative--past and move the family's assets into legitimate enterprises went horribly wrong. Held captive by the Mafiya (the Russian organized crime syndicate) for over two years, he has been declared officially dead, but Artemis Jr. knows in his heart (yes, he does have one) that his beloved father is still alive, and he is determined to find him. Meanwhile Captain Short is temporarily on assignment to Customs and Excise as punishment for letting Fowl separate her and her People from their gold and is finding her stakeout duties a little dull. It soon becomes obvious that the pair have need of each other's considerable skills, and before long they are on track for an adventure that will ultimately have far-reaching consequences for both of them.
If you enjoyed the first book, you won't be disappointed by the second. Initially the pace is a little slower, and the slightly more mellow Artemis is certainly a tad unnerving at first (particularly as one of the things that made him such an unusual character was the fact that there was something distinctly unlikable about him), but once the sparks between Holly and Artemis begin to fly, and the adventure that tests their endurance to their emotional, physical, and intellectual limits begins, the pages just keep on turning.
The high-tech hocus pocus, the complex underworld, and the James Bond-style storyline will keep even the most reluctant reader enthralled. Add to the mix a fair dollop of humor, the occasional sprinkling of right-on commentary about the state of the planet, and enough hooks in the story to ensure you will be clamoring for the next book. This chilling, thrilling adventure is a seriously cool (in more ways than one!) must-read for anyone age 9 and older. --Susan Harrison
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Another Excellent Artemis Fowl
Purchased the Audio CDs for travel, and just like Book 1, Nathaniel Parker does an excellent job in narrating. If you enjoy Jim Dale (Harry Potter Series), you'll enjoy Nathaniel Park too.
Book 1 picks right up with a ton of adventure and suspense. Like every Artemis Book, it leaves you wanting more.
Rating: - A great book
Have you ever thought that you would have to save your dad from a Russian gang? Most teenagers like to hangout, play sports, and play video games. Well, a smart 13-year-old boy named Artemis and his partner Butler are about to find out that their lives are not going to be normal or go as they planned. They have discovered the truth about Artemis' father. He is really alive and is being held by a gang called the Mafia. Artemis must go his own way to save his ... Read More
Rating: - ArtemisFowl Series
For those of you who are like me and enjoy placing yourself in a different world through book's.The Artemis Fowl series is the way to go.I have read all five and I am now awating the sixth installment.
The useage of elves,pixie's and goblin's are amazing.I am really glad that I decided to pick up the book's and read them.I do suggest to anyone reading this to do the same.If you are indeed into fantasy or science-fiction.
Rating:  - ARTEMIS FOWL book two
it is a very good book for kids 8 and older because there is some violence in it. it also makes you want to read the next book in the ARTEMIS FOWL series
Rating: - Artemis saves the world, again
"Artemis Fowl - The Arctic Incident" by Eoin Colfer, ©2002
This is the second in the series. It seems that Artemis is really not such a bad criminal. He does have a very independent stripe and he exhibits a very arrogant attitude towards the adults he deals with.
He is attending school. He is able to see his way to being there because there is not much else he could be doing to find and save his father. Then, he gets the message about his father. He does not even hardly ... Read More
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