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Reader reviewed by Lizzie

14-year-old Artemis Fowl has just returned from Limbo. Three years have passed since he left, but he hasn't gotten any older. He has retired from his life of crime, spending his days with his parents and two-year-old twins Myles and Beckett. Suddenly his mother is stricken ill. The only cure is the brain fluid from a lemur. The only problem, Artemis killed the last one almost 8 years ago. With the help of his fairy friend Holly Short, a flatulent dwarf named Mulch, and a demon warlock called No.1, Artemis must go back in time and face his biggest enemy yet, his 10-year-old self.


The Time Paradox is a unique prequel within a sequel, that will leave you glued to your chair until the end. After being disappointed with the last book I was hesitant to read this, but I was not let down. I enjoyed comparing the two Artemis', elder and younger. We get a little more insight into Butlers feelings. His loyalty to Artemis, but also his compassion for the helpless lemur. The twist at the end was a little predictable but still enjoyable. It was filled with action packed scenes, a memorable one involving a gorilla and Mulch Diggums, incapacitated having eaten a little too much soil. While this wasn't my favorite book in the series, it was thoroughly enjoyable and I can't wait for the next book!