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The Eternity Code: Artemis Fowl, Book 3

By Matt Berman, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 11+

High-action page-turner sequel a great summer read.

Book Eoin Colfer Fantasy 2003
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Based on 2 parent reviews

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ahcim3 Parent of 16-year-old
October 1, 2009
age 8+

awesome for 8 and up

until i read enders game this was my personal favorite, colfer combines a believable character that will always solve his own problems, with his own brilliant writing skill to a clearly noteworthy book i would recommend to anyone and everyone

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Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
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July 31, 2009
age 11+

Amazing Book

It is easier to understand, the older you are. This book has a fine message. Although the main character (Artemis Fowl II) is a criminal genuis, he reverts to becomeing a better person, with the help of other characters. The book has plenty of suspense and suprise twists in it. I recomend every book of the Artemis Fowl series. This book is my personal favorite. A must read for book lovers!! =)

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What's the Story?

In THE ETERNITY CODE, Artemis Fowl, 13-year-old criminal genius, sees his latest plan go awry when he tries to blackmail an American tycoon, Jon Spiro. Instead Butler is shot, and Spiro absconds with the C Cube, a supercomputer made with Fairy technology. Now Artemis must once again team up with the Fairy police to save Butler and retrieve the computer.

Is It Any Good?

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The hallmarks of this popular series are action, suspense, and a humorous B-movie writing style, all of which are continued in this entry. Also present are the elements that trouble some parents -- a ruthless (though mellowing) child-criminal for a hero, and plenty of fantasy violence. Fans of the series will enjoy this one, even though they may find some of the plot convolutions confusing. If you haven't read the first two, don't try this one first -- aside from the complexity, it assumes knowledge of the earlier stories.

This may not be great literature, but given its chosen style, it's well-written -- and it's hard to imagine a summer reading book that's more fun.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Artemis and the other characters are changing throughout the series. Is Artemis the same criminal genius readers were introduced to in the first book? What's different about him now? Which personality traits have stayed the same?

  • How is the Cube a bigger deal than a smart phone? What else can it do?

  • Will you read the next book in the series?

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