FantasyBookReview.co.uk welcomes Artemis Fowl
FantasyBookReview.co.uk recently launched its special Children’s Fantasy Books section and the reviews are coming in thick and fast. One series that will be featured is Eoin Colfer’s hugely popular Artemis Fowl series. Amanda has just read and reviewed Artemis Fowl and its sequel, Artemis Fowl and the Arctic Incident:
“This book is hugely enjoyable and has just the right mix of fantasy, humour, gadgets and thrills to keep even the most demanding of children entertained. Beware though; if you do buy this book be prepared to buy the rest, as another trick of Artemis Fowl’s is that he is highly addictive! Eoin Colfer has done his homework and knows exactly what his readers are looking for.”
Artemis Fowl – full book review
“Treachery, revenge, and a good smattering of humour ensure that this sequel is just as enjoyable and entertaining as the first book and again leaves you hungry for more. Eoin Colfer’s superb writing and comic timing has provided us with a book that is a stimulating read for both adults and children alike and devilishly addictive.”
Artemis Fowl and the Arctic Incident – full book review
Born on 14th May 1965 in Wexford, South-East Ireland Eoin Colfer attended Dublin University to gain his degree and qualify as a primary school teacher like his father before him. Returning to Wexford to begin his teaching career he left his home county once again in 1992, this time with his now wife Jackie, whom he married in 1991, to teach in East Africa, Asia and Europe (Italy) over a period of four years. His first book, Benny and Omar was inspired by his experiences in Tunisia, East Africa and was published in 1998. It has since gone on to be translated into several different European languages.
Posted: October 13th, 2008
Author: Lee
Categories: Eoin Colfer
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