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Reader reviewed by TheBookworm

Readers Ages 10 And Up Can Enjoy This Intriguing Series

Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox
By Eoin Colfer
Pub. Date: July 2008
5 out of 5 stars
PG - Violence
Recommended

Artemis is just beginning to relax and settle into his new lifes routine when his mother becomes gravelly ill. The only cure: a unique lemurs brain fluid. The only problem: that lemurs species has been extinct for seven years. With Captain Holly Short of the Fairy LEP by his side and N°1 the demon warlock fueling their time travel escapade, he begins his journey into the past in hopes of capturing the last lemur before its murderer gets it. But Artemiss latest plan may be the first to fail, because this time around he is up against the cleverest enemy yet. Himself at the age of 10, and yet to gain a conscience

The Time Paradox was the best in this amazing series so far. I was so far drawn into the story, I felt like I was one of the characters participating. I loved seeing how the young Artemis and present Artemis clashed. The present Artemis had gained a conscience and the ability to feel guilt, so he had new limitations and feelings to deal with. He looked at every problem with a kinder air and was no longer able to willingly risk a friend or human being or any creature for his gain. The young Artemis was hard and sometimes very cold. He was willing to do almost anything to get his father back.

The changes in Artemis through the books were so gradual that they were sometimes hard to notice, but in this sixth book in the series where the past and present Artemiss are both included, it was so obviously clear how much he had changed for the better.

The story wasnt just made up of action. There was fun to read mind-boggling provocative ideas smoothly strewn through the pages. Some interesting emotional twists between characters added an air of unease and uncertainty. Just when Im starting to give up hope, the good guys save the day by means that I feel I should have foresaw, but yet I knew I couldnt possibly have guessed.

The Time Paradox came to a gratifying close that wrapped up nicely, but left a wide open door for another book in the series. Readers ages 10 and up can enjoy this intriguing series. I do suggest though that you read the prior books in the Artemis Fowl series to best understand this book.

Date Reviewed: January 8th, 2009

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