Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident (Artemis Fowl, #2)

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Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident (Artemis Fowl #2)

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Artemis Fowl receives an urgent e-mail from Russia. In it is a plea from a man who has been kidnapped by the Russian Mafiya: his father. As Artemis rushes to his rescue, he is stopped by a familiar nemesis, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. Now, instead of battling the fairies, Artemis must join forces with them if he wants to save one of the few people in the worl...more

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Published June 23rd 2009 by Hyperion Books (first published May 1st 2002)

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Apr 08, 2011 Nikki rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, children-s-and-ya

The Artemis Fowl books really are perfect for a quick, easy read. Which is good, because I'll be doing the twenty-four hour readathon tomorrow, and I really don't want to get burnt out on reading!

The Arctic Incident develops Artemis as a more sympathetic figure, having left behind his attempts to exploit the People (the fairies), and feeling some remorse over how he handled things in the first book. He's also focused on rescuing his father, missing for two years, convinced he's still alive. Mean...more

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Apr 03, 2012 Brian Wilkerson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Since I liked book 1 so much I thought I'd try book 2. Since Artemis is no longer the villain its remarkably different: someone else is causing trouble but he still has his own plan separate from Holly, who is still the actual hero of this story. There weren't quite so many scheme battles as before and the plot is less straight forward, however it is more complex and builds upon the first book. It has the same humor and development and was fun to read.

Since the (now teenage) genius can't stay i...more

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Dec 03, 2012 Robert rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Artemis Fowl is a genius, he's also very smug. The Arctic Incident begins though with Holly. The Lower Elements is being terrorized by goblins and Holly is still being punished for the events of the Artemis Fowl Affair.

Someone is supplying the goblins with human tech, all fingers point to Artemis Fowl.

The beautiful thing about this second book is the growth that takes place from the starting chapters to the end. The Artemis Fowl Affair was snappy and poignantly funny, this book doesn't disappoi...more

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May 09, 2012 Sam rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Dec 06, 2008 Rossrn Nunamaker rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, fantasy

For me, as an adult, the Artemis Fowl series is a guilty pleasure.

I get a kick out of Artemis, smart beyond reason youth he is, and like the relationship between him and his bodyguard, Butler.

Throw in the fantastical underworld of fairies, dwarfs, and other magical creatures and there are a lot of options for a fast-paced, fun story.

In the second installment, Artemis finds himself in boarding school now that his mother has recovered and begun to assert rules on the boy.

Not to be stopped, Artemis...more

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May 17, 2013 Lucinda rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A wickedly brilliant sci-fi explosion filled with fast-paced action and drama

Artemis Fowl has to be one of the most highly readable children’s books, complete with thrilling action/ adventure and science-fiction elements. Clever and imaginative, this hugely enjoyable read by accomplished author Eoin Colfer keeps you sat on the edge of your seat throughout. As a fan of Doctor Who, Star Wars, Star Trek and other sci-fi fantastic creations I was thrilled to find a series so spellbinding that simil...more A wickedly brilliant sci-fi explosion filled with fast-paced action and drama

Artemis Fowl has to be one of the most highly readable children’s books, complete with thrilling action/ adventure and science-fiction elements. Clever and imaginative, this hugely enjoyable read by accomplished author Eoin Colfer keeps you sat on the edge of your seat throughout. As a fan of Doctor Who, Star Wars, Star Trek and other sci-fi fantastic creations I was thrilled to find a series so spellbinding that similarly to these I could also imagine it as a television series or film. With a colorful cast of captivating characters whom are all memorable and likeable, this is a tale that you will certainly not forget in a hurry!

“I knew he’d be back. I knew it”
- regarding Artemis Fowl

Someone has been stealing Class A illegal human power sources to the Goblins. Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit is sure that her arch-enemy, thirteen-year-old Artemis Fowl, is responsible. But is he? Artemis has his own problems to deal with: his father is being held to ransom and only a miracle will save him. Maybe this time a brilliant plan just won’t be enough. Maybe this time Artemis needs help…

Fabulously fun and very funny I was sat glued to the pages, laughing-out-loud whilst transfixed by such an intoxicating story. As you loose yourself very quickly within this intense drama the momentum and pace speeds up, so much so that you end up racing to the end of the book with such feverish frenzied passion as to find out the conclusion to the tale. The cover of this beautiful book is what stood-out at first glance upon the bookshelf ~ with its metallic sheen that shimmers and glistens, catching your eye! Anyone (both boys and girls) who love exciting adventures, mystery and spinechilling suspense will not be disappointed by this bestselling book.

A must-read that exceeded and surpassed all expectations, and which was a gloriously delicious read filled with fantasy adventure and astonishing vision.

‘Bravo, Master Fowl…you’ve made it this far…now unlock the secrets of Artemis Fowl in his other adventures’ *

*www.artemisfowl.co.uk
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May 05, 2013 Sean Chee rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer is the second book in the series. A boy, millionare, criminal genius is studying abroad in a private school. He gets bored rather quickly and instead of following another of his greedy ambitions, he goes on a search for his missing father. In the midst of his search Artemis encounters Captain Holly Short and quickly realizes he needs her help.
Colfer does a great job at bringing out characteristics that you would never expect to find in each chara...more

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Apr 04, 2013 Sally rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobooks

I read Book 1 of the Artemis Fowl series about a year ago, and although I liked it well enough, I wasn't fully captivated by the character of Artemis Fowl. Recently, when perusing the audiobooks available to download from my public library, wanting something to listen to as I did some household chores, I discovered more books in this series and got Book 2 to listen to. Although this was not an extreme change in character and setting, I found that I liked the progress of Artemis towards becoming...more

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Mar 24, 2013 Von Fritz rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: sci-fi-and-fantasy

Whew! I read the first book in the series eons ago so I reall had to refresh myself with Wikipedia. Neways...it was easy to recall.

So reunited again with mah friend Artemis, the young villain who is also the hero. And I wonder there's still no movie of the books. WTF!

Okies, the boys are back in their second adventure. Now, they got to work with the fairies in order to save a person so dear to Artemis...his own father. How's that? The criminal kid is growin some heart.

Meet again Captain Holly Sho...more

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Feb 14, 2013 Arra Abella rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Children, Young Adults

Shelves: 4-stars, ebooks, for-kids-at-heart

The second installment of Artemis Fowl happened in the Arctic part of the world, specifically, Russia. He was on a mission to save his father from the hands of the Russian mafiya. He needed the help of the faeries, but the people seemed to blame him for the new trouble rising in the LEP.

On my review, I guess the story for me was fair enough. I was definitely satisfied by the characters' progress. I think the turn of events really improved them or contributed to the changes that occurred. Adventu...more

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Feb 11, 2013 Anirudh Parthasarathy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-owned

Artemis Fowl and the Arctic Incident is the second book in the Artemis Fowl octet. The Arctic Incident is one year after the kidnapping of Captain Holly Short of the Lower Elements Police; Artemis is now thirteen – a teen. My suggestion to any reader regarding any sequel of any series is to not read the sequel unless you’ve read the previous books.

Artemis, in the first book, was brought out as an extremely intelligent person with little or no feelings for anyone. But, the other aspects of Artemi...more Artemis Fowl and the Arctic Incident is the second book in the Artemis Fowl octet. The Arctic Incident is one year after the kidnapping of Captain Holly Short of the Lower Elements Police; Artemis is now thirteen – a teen. My suggestion to any reader regarding any sequel of any series is to not read the sequel unless you’ve read the previous books.

Artemis, in the first book, was brought out as an extremely intelligent person with little or no feelings for anyone. But, the other aspects of Artemis’ life is brought in, during the initial pages of this book, that he too, like any other kid of his age, attends a school (of course, the teachers prefer to not have him) and is worried about his father, missing for the last two years – presumed dead but Artemis gets a lead that his father is held for ransom near Murmansk in Russia by the mafiya.

Meanwhile, the situation underground, too, wasn’t a peaceful one. Goblins of the B’wa Kell are leading a rebellion against the fairies but someone is behind them. They had weapons powered by AAA batteries – which implied that a human was dealing with them. The LEP immediately suspect Artemis, the only human who has outwitted them so far, but they soon realise that he has nothing involvement in the goblin rebellion. Instead, the fairies decide to team up with Artemis; with him given the task of identifying the human link in the chain and in return, the fairies would help Artemis in rescuing his father from the mafiya.

The author used the sequel very well to build the characters that he had left behind. Taking the case of Artemis, the author begins the book at Artemis’ school, informing the reader that Artemis too, like any other boy of his age, attends school. Also, one immediately realises that Artemis is not just a greedy person but is also concerned about his immediate family members, and to rescue his father, he is willing to undertake any amount of risk. It goes to an extent where he even begins to question himself whether he actually had to kidnap Holly, just for some gold. So, it was enjoyable, how the emotional character of Artemis was being built. Moreover, it was really sad that characters such as Foaly, Holly, Root and Mulch had to be the antagonists, in the prequel, but the truce with Artemis was a highlight and the Holly-Artemis combination was really good, both, with their sarcastic sense of humour. Coming to the plot, it was interesting, moving between different parts of the earth (since world isn’t the appropriate term), which always makes an adventure story better.

This book hardly disappoints a Fowl fan in any of its areas, but for the fact that I felt that plot was built like a bubble. Things were moving about gradually, the protagonists’ troubles get deeper, but it was closed so soon, in just approximately thirty pages. However, I’d not say that the finish was in anyway abrupt. I’d rate this book a strong 4/5.(less)

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Jan 12, 2013 PurplyCookie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adventure-novel, book-series, e-book, childrens-books, faerie, spy-con-men

Artemis Fowl is a thirteen-year-old criminal genius. His father (also a criminal genius) is missing, presumed dead and his mother, now recovered (thanks to fairy magic) from the melancholic madness the affected her during the course of the previous novel has packed Artemis off to an expensive boarding school. There he confounds the child psychologists (he does, after all know much more about their subject than they do -- wrote the book on it in fact) and merely broods on the possibility of findi...more

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Dec 11, 2012 Aleetha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, terjemahan

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Artemis Fowl. Nama yang masih melekat dibenak Kapten Holly Short. Walaupun insiden penyanderaan terhadap dirinya telah berlalu selama setahun, namun masih tersisa kilatan api jika melihat dampak yang terjadi pada dirinya. Sejak kejadian yang membuat elemen bawah, Haven city gempar, Holly tidak lagi bergabung dalam pasukan Recon. Kehidupan sebagai opsir pasukan nomor satu harus berganti dengan tugas di bagian cukai dan pemeriksaan. Menyelesaikan masalah penyelundupan yang menjadi masalah serius b...more Artemis Fowl. Nama yang masih melekat dibenak Kapten Holly Short. Walaupun insiden penyanderaan terhadap dirinya telah berlalu selama setahun, namun masih tersisa kilatan api jika melihat dampak yang terjadi pada dirinya. Sejak kejadian yang membuat elemen bawah, Haven city gempar, Holly tidak lagi bergabung dalam pasukan Recon. Kehidupan sebagai opsir pasukan nomor satu harus berganti dengan tugas di bagian cukai dan pemeriksaan. Menyelesaikan masalah penyelundupan yang menjadi masalah serius bagi kepolisian Elemen bawah. Tak ada pilihan lain.

Chix Verbil yang menjadi patner holly dalam melakukan pemantauan di beberapa wilayah elemen bawah, ketika terdeteksi dua makhluk kelabu yang selanjutnya diketahui sebagai goblin melakukan penyerangan. Dengan susah payah akhirnya kedua goblin tersebut bisa dilumpuhkan walau memakan Chix sebagai korban.

Dengan bantuan Foaly, diketahui bahwa pesawat yang digunakan para goblin, diketahui bahwa ada campur tangan manusia. Dan kesimpulan para petinggi LEP, Artemis Fowl ada dibelakang semua penyelundupan yang belakangan ini membuat mereka berang.

Tanpa tantangan berarti, Kapten Holly berhasil membawa Artemis dan Butler ke dunia bawah tanah. Dengan Retimager, alat yang dibuat ma Foaly yang bisa mendeteksi apakan seseorang pernah bertemu dengan goblin atau tidak. Dan dari hasil pemeriksaan terbukti bahwa artemis tidak terbukti terkait dengan masalah penyelundupan.

Setelah dijelaskan duduk perkara yang sebenarnya oleh Foaly, akhirnya artemis dan pihak LEP sepakat untuk melakukan kerja sama. Artemis dan Butler akan membantu LEP mengungkap siapa makhluk lumpur yang bekerja sama dengan para goblin/B’wa Kell dan sebaliknya LEP akan menyediakan transportasi bagi mereka berdua ke Rusia membantu mereka melepaskan sang ayah.

Dengan diawasi oleh kapter Holly, tugas pertama dapat diselesaikan dengan mudah oleh Butler. Luc Carrere adalah manusia yang bertanggung jawab atas penjualan baterai kepada B’wa Kell diringkus tanpa banyak mengeluarkan tenaga.

Perjanjian kedua dilaksanakan dengan mencari lokasi tempat disanderanya Artemis Fowl senior. Semua hal tersebut diselesaikan dengan teknologi dunia haven yang jauh lebih canggih dibanding dengan dunia atas. Hasil yang didapatkan adalah Rusia utara.

Perjalanan ke lokasi sasaran sayangnya tak berjalan mulus. Ditengah perjalanan, beberapa goblin melakukan penyerangan yang sempat membuat mereka kewalahan. Bahkan kapten Holly nyaris kehilangan jari.

Dan dilain pihak ternyata pusat kota HAVEN, terjadi penyerangan besar besaran oleh goblin. Dan Foaly disebut – sebut sebagai dalang dari semua kekacauan.

Kekacauan yang terjadi membuat mereka terpaksa kembali ke HAVEN. Padahal waktu yang disediakan oleh para penyadera semakin mendekati batas.

Akhir ceritanya dapat ditebak. Ayah artemis berhasil diselamatkan. Namun banyak kejutan yang sayang kalau dilewatkan. Termasuk hubungan Holly dan Artemis. Reputasi Butler di dunia luar, bahkan terungkapnya musuh dalam selimut yang ternyata ada dikalangan LEP.(less)

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Aug 07, 2012 Keri Lamle rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: children-s-novels

For background and my general opinion of Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series see my review on Artemis Fowl Book 1.
Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident (commonly known as Book 2) picks up with a slightly older more seasoned Artemis who is currently residing at a prestigious boarding school with his faithful bodyguard Butler. In the Arctic Incident, Artemis has been accused of being the brains behind the recent rash of goblin smuggling and is brought in for questioning by the fairy world, It is reveal...more

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May 18, 2012 Keri Payton added it · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-books, fairies, fantasy, pixies, science-fiction

When Haven, the underground world of the fairies, is threatened and there is sign of human involvement, the LEP (Lower Elements Police) point fingers at the one human who keeps the knowledge of their existence: Artemis Fowl, a thirteen year old criminal genius.

Artemis has his own agenda to focus on. After two years, he’s finally received word of his father and there is a ransom on Artemis Fowl Senior’s head.

With little doubt that execution will follow a delivery of the ransom, Artemis and his tr...more When Haven, the underground world of the fairies, is threatened and there is sign of human involvement, the LEP (Lower Elements Police) point fingers at the one human who keeps the knowledge of their existence: Artemis Fowl, a thirteen year old criminal genius.

Artemis has his own agenda to focus on. After two years, he’s finally received word of his father and there is a ransom on Artemis Fowl Senior’s head.

With little doubt that execution will follow a delivery of the ransom, Artemis and his trusty bodyguard Butler strike a deal with the fairies: They help them to reveal Haven’s traitor and in return, get magical assistance in the rescue of Artemis’ father.

Artemis has never let emotion get the best of him before but all that might be changing.

Can they save Haven and Artemis’ father in time?

Once I was done listening to the audio book of 'Artemis Fowl', I knew I had to purchase the sequel. I have the first book in paperback and the three following in hard back but since I was on the other side of the country to my copies and I enjoyed Nathaniel Parker's narrative too much to pass at the opportunity.

Artemis Fowl is a great thinker but he's not one to take action. This book saw him out of his comfort zone and into harsh conditions, where he couldn't even rely on Butler to save him all the time.

'The Arctic Incident' gives a deeper insight into the characters from the first novel. What I liked is that it doesn't dish out lots and lots of new characters and instead shows more of the ones from the first installment. The characters were the real reason I felt the need for the sequel, so it was much appreciated.

Artemis is, to me, the most fascinating character of the lot. He is so clever but he really is a thirteen year old boy and this novel showed more of his vulnerabilities and how his personal priorities were high above committing crimes and reaping rewards.

In the first novel, Artemis and the fairies are on opposing sides, so while their alliance is a reluctant one, it is a very interesting one. The novel isn't over-sentimental as a whole, which makes the moments when it is more touching all the more meaningful.

In the first novel, I loved how Colfer had recreated the dwarf. It is so unlike what I would have imagined - these tunneling creatures who can unlatch their jaws and have hairs like antennae. Very unique and compelling to read about.

The story is full of conflict and cleverness and Artemis had me guessing until the end. Even still, I couldn't pinpoint his cunning. I love Colfer's characters and Parker's narrative. I'm already onto the third installment (on audio book) 'The Eternity Code.'

(From my blog: Quill Café)

In accordance with the FTC, I would like to disclose that I purchased this book. The opinions expressed are mine and no monetary compensation was offered to me by the author or publisher.(less)

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May 12, 2012 Jerome rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Full of wit, magical technology, and a lot more action, this sequel to Artemis Fowl is just what you've come to expect of Eoin Colfer. Old characters return: Mulch Diggums(now living-and stealing-in LA), Trouble Kelp and his brother Grub, Foaly, and (briefly)Chix Verbil. A few new villans and some fairie politics keep the plot fast and furious, while Artemis (fresh from boarding school) and Butler team up with Holly and Comander Root to stop a smuggling ring. Oh, and rescue Artemis's father, MIA...more Full of wit, magical technology, and a lot more action, this sequel to Artemis Fowl is just what you've come to expect of Eoin Colfer. Old characters return: Mulch Diggums(now living-and stealing-in LA), Trouble Kelp and his brother Grub, Foaly, and (briefly)Chix Verbil. A few new villans and some fairie politics keep the plot fast and furious, while Artemis (fresh from boarding school) and Butler team up with Holly and Comander Root to stop a smuggling ring. Oh, and rescue Artemis's father, MIA two years ago in a darkly humerous explosion aboard a cola-carring ship. The book itself is a work of art.
This book is a great sequel to the first Artemis Fowl book. I knew there was going to be a sequel, but I didn't know when it was coming out. Then, I saw my friend reading it, so I bought it, and started reading it. Even though I thought that no sequel to the first book could be as good as the first book, Eoin Colfer really surprised me with this book. After I started reading it, I couldn't stop! I took it everywhere with me: to the school, to my math tutor, and I even took it with me when I go on my car, just to get some reading in during the red lights and/or traffic. Can you believe it? I really think that if she continues to write more books with this series, everyone is going to love it, especially me.

The main character in this book is again Artemis Fowl, the twelve year-old genius/criminal mastermind. Then there's his personal bodyguard/friend, Butler. Captain Holly Short is also in this book. They are all back, even Mulch Diggums! As you now know (if you read the first book), Artemis Fowl's dead disappeared. Now, Artemis Fowl Jr. has gotten new clues to where Artemis Fowl Sr. is: somewhere in Russia. Back underground, however, they are having their own problems. Goblins were now armed with Softnose Lasers, a laser gun that was restricted, and teamed up with someone to terminate the LepRecon. Since the lasers were powered up by human technology, Holly immediately suspected Artemis Fowl. So once again, Holly will collide with Artemis Fowl. This is just the beginning! To find out more, go read it!

This book again shows how really not holy and pure the fairies are. Our version of fairies are little humans flying around with their wands, and just helping people, but that is not the case in the Artemis Fowl books. They introduced even more weapons now then they had in the first book. You already know about the Softnose Lasers, but there are many more. For example, they have a device where it can scan through your brain to see if you have been to anywhere lately or a long time ago. That might not be a weapon, but it is still really scary to know that there is a weapon like that, because what if it falls into the wrong hands and they scan jewelers, and bank owner's brains to find out the alarm code. Then they go in and steal everything! (less)

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Apr 09, 2012 Madeleine Montuna rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The legend, the genius Artemis Fowl is back . This time he here to do do good. In the second book of the Artemis Fowl series The Arctic incident everyone's favorite villain is back .In this installation of the series Artemis attempts to rescue his father when he receives a message from the Russian mafia who have kidnapped him. So Artemis prepares to go rescue his father but down in fairy world things aren't going so good .After Artemis successfully procured half of the Recon ransom fund in book...more The legend, the genius Artemis Fowl is back . This time he here to do do good. In the second book of the Artemis Fowl series The Arctic incident everyone's favorite villain is back .In this installation of the series Artemis attempts to rescue his father when he receives a message from the Russian mafia who have kidnapped him. So Artemis prepares to go rescue his father but down in fairy world things aren't going so good .After Artemis successfully procured half of the Recon ransom fund in book one, she's been given a "time-out" doing stakeouts for smugglers for the Customs and Excise Department. It seems that someone has been re-engineering laser guns to work with regular AA batteries, and handing it out to goblins trying to take over the fairy world. and Holly feels that Artemis is involved. Artemis would rather get along with the process of rescuing his father, but after an interrogation proves Holly incorrect, they team up as an unlikely pair of secret agents to solve both problems.
The person providing the Goblins with the lasers is a new character Opal Koboi who is a pixie with talents to rival the resident geek Foaly the Centaur. Her accomplice is Briar Cudgeon:"He could not resist a crack at the ex-commander. Cudgeon had been demoted lieutenant following a disastrous attempt to replace Root(the commander, Holly's boss) as Recon head honcho"(Colfer, 140) . All in all Briar wants revenge on the fairy world and Holly for embarrassing him in the first book and Opal Koboi just want more power. She wants to rule she believes everyone to be beneath her. So the crew heads to Russia in attempt to rescue Artemis' father. Opal and her crew who follows them trying to end Commander Root and Holly all at once.
Colfer shows himself to be a capable, but not groundbreaking, writer with the second installment in the "Artemis Fowl" series. All the favorite characters are back Artemis, Butler (Artermis' trusted body guard), Holly Short, Commander Root, and even Mulch Diggums ,but the relatively short story never really engages the reader enough to make it hard to put down. It wasn't like the first one where this one was hard for me to get through. It was still good but it went below my expectations. I was waiting for this book to be better than the first book that's why it was hard for me to get through. For someone who never read the first book this would probably get a 5 out of 5 but for someone like myself who is a fan of the series I grade it a 4 out of 4.
One this book was much shorter than the first one. Some would say it was fast paced but I would say it was rushed like the last installation of the twilight books and the last installation of the Harry Potter books. Referring to those books I could understand at times the need for the rush because it was the end of the series, but this is only the second book of the series there was no need for rush. I didn't like it much when it was the end of those series and I don't like it even more this early in this series. Like the first book Colfer creatively brings out his marvelous re-imagination of Irish mythology to combine it with the technology of a not-too-distant future. Though Colfer is a good as he was in the last book this time he didn't make proper use of the element of surprise as he did in the first book.It's a pretty predictable story, despite the pretense of several "twists," and it's clear the writer struggles to paint an action scene for the reader, often resorting to technical terms for the parts of a shuttle, submarine or other gadget that severely break the pace for readers who don't know what he's referring to. When I read the first book I understood everything but in this book i found myself saying what numerous times.
In this book Artermis has changed. Don't get me wrong I still lovvvvvvvvve him but not as much as i did in the first book. We discover that Artermis has a heart . We always knew he had a heart that's why we are obsess . He acts evil and all but we know that he truly has a heart I said that in my first review of the first book. Colfer acted like we didn't know that Artermis has a heart and overplayed that theme a little. He made Artemis seem useless compared to everyone else, and he didn't help out much either. This book seems to be about everyone but the main character, Artemis. If you have never read Artemis Fowl before, you would think that Butler or Captain Holly Short is the main character. I'd say that Butler does the best job of stealing the spotlight in this book. Maybe Colfer wants you to notice that Artermis is not his normal self since his father's life is on the line . That's not the Artermis that i know the Artermis that i know would use the fact that his father is in danger as motivation for a cold revenge but instead in this book he becomes a little wuss( just a little but enough for the Artemis fan to notice). Do we really want Artemis to show these weak and pathetic emotions? Another thing that bothered me is that the book is suppose to be about the rescue of Atermis' father but he does little to even look for him until the last chapter. Another plot (Opal trying to take over the world ) is introduced about a quarter of the way into the book a plot Artemis shouldn't even care about he didn't really need the fairies' help. Like the first in the series, it's a good, fun and quick read. I give it a 4.2 out 5. I still loved the book but i was expecting more. I wanted more of Atermis, though he appears more human in this book he also appears less smart. Butler and Holly stole the scene but I'm not a Butler fan I'm an Artemis fan.

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Mar 13, 2012 Talia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a fantastic follow up to the first book in the series! Taking place primarily in the Lower Elements (with a side trip to Russia), this book was action packed and a very enjoyable listen/read. It picks up one year after “Artemis Fowl,” and begins with Artemis’ quest to find his father. Still convinced that his father is alive, Artemis is doing his best and funneling large amounts of cash into every lead that might hint at his father’s whereabouts. When an e-mail message appears with a gra...more

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Nov 02, 2011 Adarsh Kota rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I chose this book because I wanted to follow the Artemis Fowl series since my friends suggested the first book to me. Its mainly a mixture of fantasy and sci-fi like the last book and just as good. I enjoy reading the Artemis Fowl series by the author Eoin Colfer.

This is the puzzling and thrilling follow-up fantasy novel is set in the colder regions of Russia, a year after the when the first book was set. Artemis fowl Jr, the most brilliant and persistent boy you can find, is on his way to go up...more

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Oct 06, 2011 Kai Mundwiler rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

These are simply fun books. I remember picking up Harry Potter back in college and flying through the series, eagerly waiting for the next one to come out. They were addicting brain candy and I've always enjoyed looking for character driven series in the same vein since then. First came Riordan's books (read!) and then I stumbled upon Eoin Colfer.

The Artic Incident is the second book in the series. It's not a series in the conventional sense when compared to HP and Rick Riordan in that reading...more

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Oct 05, 2011 Connor added it · review of another edition

Artemis Fowls the Arctic Incident

When I was a child I watched a movie called Richie Rich. He was the richest boy in the world but his parents were always busy working so even though he was rich he didn’t have everything. He always wanted to be a normal boy but his parents were always trying to get him to inherit the family business. Richie Rich is like in Artemis Fowl the Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer because Artemis has to take over the family business at a young age. Also the lower elements...more

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Oct 03, 2011 Matt rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-lit-2011-2012

Summary: Artemis Fowl is back at Prep school when he recieves a email video showing his thought to be dead father alive and a note for a ransom. This prompts Artemis to resort to his criminal ways to try and find where his father is. Along the way he runs into Captain Holly Short and Commander Julius Root of the LEP recon unit. How will they interact based on their previous adventures?

Main Characters:
Artemis Fowl: 13 year old genius wanting to find his lost and believed to be dead father.
Butler...more

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Aug 13, 2011 Elizabetha Souvré rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: funniest-and-amusing, magic-and-fantasy, mystery-and-riddles, paranormal-sobrenatural, better-than-the-last-1-in-the-saga, 2010

Artemis se entera de que su padre está vivo debido aun chantaje de la Mafia Rusa, quien intenta canjearlo por dinero.Pero su intento de rescatarlo se mezclará, nuevamente, con los seres mágicos ,quienes habitan debajo de la tierra gracias a una mezcla de alta tecnología y magia.Su gran inteligencia y la fidelidad de Mayordomo , más astucia de la Capitana Holly Canija y la valentía del Comandante Julius Remo desbarataran la rebelión de los Goblins, los seres más estúpidos de las criaturas mágicas...more

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Jul 17, 2011 Alysha DeShaé rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, juvenile-fiction, science-fiction, young-adult, paranormal

My full review is here on my personal website. I'll post a few excerpts here, though:

4.0 out of 5.0 stars

The very worst thing about this book is the school Artemis is sent to. It ust bugs me, for some reason. At any school I’ve ever attended, if you see the school counselor, you can’t simply call them idiots, walk out, and then fake a call from mom to get you off the hook. Any school school counselor I’ve ever known would be calling every few days making sure everything was all hunky-dory even w...more

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Jun 27, 2010 Jasmin rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: kids all those young at ♥

Shelves: young-adult, fantasy, paranormal, adventure, fiction, three-stars, children

There's nothing that attracts me more, than a genius without the glasses. Especially if the geek looks like this

(For those who don't know this hottie, he's Chuck/Zachary Levi) However, if the geek involved is 13 years old and is a criminal mastermind, plus fantasizing that he would grow up faster than a normal human being would, well thats just plain pedophilia. :))

Well it's not actually that bad, if you'll become an instant billionaire and with him you could rule the world together. But still it's no excuse to commit pedophilia.

I bet Artemis Fowl would look exactly like a younger version of Chuck, but take off the sneakers and make him wear loafers.

Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident, is the second book of the Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer. The Artemis Fowl is more milder and more caring in this series. Well, he doesn't actually like death on his hands, but, the means were unavoidable to achieve the goals. Last book, his goal was to restore the family's billionaire status. However, this book, he just wants to find his father. Alas, an email arrives wanting five million dollars in exchange for his father. Well, him and Butler, his large and bulky bodyguard (he's no butler despite his name being Butler), devise a plan to go to Russia and save his father.

However, underground, the People (fairies) are being attacked by gremlims (who are undeniably very very stupid), who are armed with weapons energized by batteries. So Commander Julius Root, Holly and Foaly instantly suspect Artemis Fowl behind it.

They instantly bring Artemis and Butler for questioning. However, with the super-advanced techies the People have, they deduce that Artemis Fowl is really innocent. The People instead ask Artemis for his assistance to find the human behind all this. Artemis agrees, however, he asks for something in return. He asks that the Fairy People help him retrieve his father.

But just as Artemis and the fairy people reach ground, everything begins to unravel.

Artemis Fowl is a really good book. I believe if I have read this when I was a bit younger, I would have given this book 5 stars instead of 3. But unfortunately, I'm already 22. But still its good :)(less)

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Feb 08, 2010 Shelia rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, science-fiction

And this was SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE FIRST BOOK! I'm glad Artemis is finally friends with the faeries!

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May 14, 2013 Abduraafi Andrian rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: a-2013, b-author, c-no-i-borrow-it

Aku menilai seri kedua ini lebih baik dari yang pertama. Lebih banyak intrik dan lebih tidak bisa ditebak. Coba saja, Kaum Peri dengan Kaum Lupur (dalam hal ini Artemis Fowl) di cerita sebelumnya sempat menjadi musuh bebuyutan yang saling acuh, di seri ini menjadi satu kesatuan untuk melaksanakan misi. Bagaimana bisa?

Insiden di Kutub Utara dimaksudkan pada penyelamatan Artemis Fowl Senior (Ayah Artemis) dari kasus penculikan yang tidak diduga oleh kelompok Mafiya. Artemis Fowl, Butler, Kapten Ho...more

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Feb 07, 2013 Al rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Artemis is at boarding school in Ireland when he suddenly receives an urgent video-email from Russia. In it is a plea from a man who has been kidnapped by the Russian Mafiya: his father. As Artemis rushes to the rescue, he is stopped by captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon fairy police. But this time, instead of battling the fairies, he is going to have to join forces with them if he wants to save one of the few people in the world he loves.

About the Author

Eoin Colfer (pronounced "Owen") (born

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Aug 20, 2012 Biondy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, science-fiction, children-book

The Synopsis

Artemis Fowl kembali lagi. Kali ini satu tahun telah berlalu sejak peristiwa penyandraan peri yang dia lakukan.

Di buku kedua ini Artemis memperoleh petunjuk soal keberadaan ayahnya. Di sisi lain, dia juga dituduh sebagai otak di balik perdagangan senjata ilegal di Dunia Bawah. Artemis menyangkal dan berhasil membuat kesepakatan bahwa dia akan mencari si pelaku sebenarnya dengan ganti para peri membantu dia untuk membebaskan ayahnya yang ditawan kelompok penjahat Mafiya.

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Dec 01, 2011 Tyler Stanley rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a very interesting Sci-Fi book. I would recommend this to anybody who is young and likes fantasy or science fiction. It is about a kid named Artemis Fowl Jr. (II) and his search to find his father. SPOILER ALERT! To summarize up the book, it starts off with him at a counseling session with somebody assessing his behavior. He has retired several counselors, indicating that he has alot of issues. He then finds out that the Lower Elements Police are on the move in a smuggling investigation...more

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Eoin Colfer (pronounced Owen) was born in Wexford on the South-East coast of Ireland in 1965, where he and his four brothers were brought up by his father and mother, who were both educators.

He received his degree from Dublin University and began teaching primary school in Wexford. He has lived and worked all over the world, including Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Italy. After the publication of the A...more

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“Artemis: (shocked) Why, Doctor? This is a sensitive area. For all you know I could be suffering from depression.
Doctor Po: I suppose you could. Is that the case?
Artemis: (head in hands) It's my mother, Doctor.
Doctor Po: Yes?
Artemis: My mother, she...
Doctor Po: Your mother, yes?
Artemis: She forces me to endure this ridiculous therapy when the school's so-called counsellors are little better than misguided do-gooders with degrees.” — 402 people liked it

“(text message) CMDR ROOT. TRBLE BELOW. HAVN OVRRN BY GOBLINS. PLCE PLAZA SRROUNDED. CUDGEON + OPL KBOI BHND PLOT. NO WPONS OR CMMUNICATIONS. DNA CNONS CNTRLLED BY KBOI. I M TRPPED IN OP BTH. CNCL THNKS IM 2 BLM. IF ALIVE PLSE HLP. IF NOT, WRNG NMBR.” — 176 people liked it

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