About This Book
Eoin Colfer's 'Artemis Fowl' introduces readers to a precocious twelve-year-old criminal mastermind, Artemis Fowl, who uncovers a secret, high-tech fairy civilization. In a daring scheme to restore his family's fortune, Artemis kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short, and holds her for ransom. This act sets off a thrilling, action-packed confrontation between Artemis's human ingenuity and the fairies' advanced magic and technology. The book explores themes of morality, family loyalty, and the blurred lines between good and evil, offering a unique blend of fantasy, science fiction, and adventure.
Twelve-year-old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl has discovered a world below ground of armed and dangerous--and extremely high-tech--fairies. He kidnaps one of them, Holly Short, and holds her for ransom in an effort to restore his family's fortune. But he may have underestimated the fairies' powers. Is he about to trigger a cross-species war?
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Discussion Prompts
1
Do you think Artemis Fowl is a hero or a villain? Why?
2
If you discovered a secret world like the fairies', what would you do?
3
What does it mean to be 'good' or 'evil' in this story?
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How does Artemis's intelligence help him, and how does it sometimes get him into trouble?
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What do you think motivates Artemis to do what he does?
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