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Eoin Colfer (Author)
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Publication Date: 7 April 2011 | Series: Artemis Fowl

Artemis Fowl and the Opal Deception is the fourth phenomenal book in the legendary Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer.

Arch-Criminal Artemis Fowl's mind has been wiped. Now someone wants him dead.

Artemis Fowl is the only boy ever to have discovered an armed and dangerous fairy race living below ground. He just can't remember any of it.

But Artemis needs his memory back - and fast - because a power-crazed pixie is out for revenge, secretly scheming to overthrow the Lower Elements Police. If only Artemis's one fairy ally, Captain Holly Short, wasn't on the run. Everyone is depending on him.

And with Holly gone, Artemis is depending on a flatulent dwarf. Things are about to explode . . .

'Hugely satisfying - not to be missed' - Irish Independent

'Engagingly vivid, exciting and witty' - The Telegraph

'Fast, funny and very exciting' - Daily Mail

***Artemis Fowl was winner of the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year Award and Children's Book of the Year at the Children's Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year Award.***

****Enter Artemis's wicked world at www.artemisfowl.co.uk****

Eoin Colfer was born and raised in Wexford in the south-east of Ireland. He began writing plays at an early age and, as an adult, continued to write. ARTEMIS FOWL, his first book featuring the brilliant young anti-hero, was an immediate international bestseller and won several prestigious awards.

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; Re-issue edition (7 April 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141339136
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141339139
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This fourth outing for Eoin Colfer’s teenage criminal mastermind, Artemis Fowl, is--as ever--full of dramatic action, explosions, treachery, high speed chases, windy escapes from Trolls and a generous helping of fairy magic. There are plenty of laughs amidst the action and more new technical gizmos than you could fit into James Bond’s latest car. At the end of Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code, Artemis was left with his memory erased of all previous dealings with the fairy folk, any underground realms he may have visited, a certain LEPrecon police officer called Holly Short he may have been acquainted with--even the flatulent, burrowing, kleptomaniac dwarf, Mulch Diggums. Everything. It was part of the deal he struck when he helped save the fairies and they aided his rescue of Fowl Snr. from captivity. But, having been accused of a heinous crime, Holly now needs Fowl’s expertise once more to clear her name and save Fairykind from oblivion.

Opal Koboi, the most dangerous pixie who ever lived, has eluded capture and is out for revenge. She’s framed Holly and tried to kill Artemis and his trusty bodyguard Butler. Holly must try to bring Artemis up to speed quickly in order to foil Opal’s dastardly plan to expose the fairies down below to the humans on top.

Like J K Rowling, Colfer has complete mastery over the cast of characters he has created in this popular series of novels. Half of the pleasure of the Harry Potter novels is to be had by simply enjoying how the familiar characters interact--savouring their established foibles and characteristics and revelling in all the new things they get up to. In The Opal Deception, Colfer pairs up his heroes and villains brilliantly and has the same amount of tremendous fun with them. It’s witty and enjoyable and will be appreciated by all. (Age 9 and over) --John McLay --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a brilliant fourth book 3 May 2005
By Mr. K. Udagawa
Format:Hardcover
The fourth Artemis Fowl book from Eoin Colfer is another brilliantly written story that is original and enjoyable. This time, the fairy people realise they need Artemis Fowl again after an old friend (the clue is in the title) returns to get her revenge. However there is one teensy problem ...

... Artemis remembers nothing about fairies. His mind wiped at the end of the book 3, he is rendered far less useless than he has ever been. With Holly accused of murder, and an ally they will definitely need in jail, the race is on, with very little time to save the fairy and human world - and with everyone against them, it is going to be incredibly difficult.

Despite a few shaky points where you consider the possibility of plot holes and inconsistencies with the other books, this book is highly enjoyable. Eoin Colfer never resorts to a typical formula, each book taking on a new form - and this is no exception. Instead of Artemis hatching a plan (books 1 and 3) or him making a deal with the fairies for them to both complete missions (book 2) they are now solely depending on him, with him not remembering anything about what the last few books have contained.

One of the brilliant things about the books is the incredible plans that Artemis creates to get out of impossibly scenarios. They never fail to amuse and amaze, and always extend the credibility of his character - a fair task when he is 13 and a criminal genius. One problem with Eoin Colfer's writing is his way of flipping back between times so much (ie telling the same scenario through different eyes). The fact that he does it is not the problem, it is more the order in which he does them that is annoying - a fact that may be visible to people reading the book.

Well, writing this took 10 minutes. I think that's substantial. I look forward to the next book - there'd BETTER be one!

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Monstrous good fun! 2 Oct 2005
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book, like all of Eoin Colfer's so far, has delivered a powerful warning shot to all the legions of Harry Potter disciples - there are other childrens/adults books out there, written with the same attention to plot and cadence, with the right mix of gags, punchlines, graphic cartoon violence, slimy monsters, and Sam Spade one-liners. This book, like all the others in the series, is a joy to read, and has had me laughing out loud, much to the discomfort of my early morning tube train companions. The whole series appeals to the 8 year-old prankster in all of us, yet has a puckish good humour that cracks even the most cynical old crust on occasion, and the inventively outlandish gadgets, locations and otherwordly species that pop their spiky heads in and out of the narrative only serve to drag you in deeper. Colfer positively revels in describing loathesome characters and their body functions, drooling monsters with impossible abilities, nose-picking halfwits, technological marvels we all secretly wished really existed, and inventively explosive bad endings for some of the bad guys. All the children I have bought these books for have lapped this all up and begged for more.
I bought the first book for my young-teen daughter, so far all subsequent episodes have remained firmly on my shelves! Part of the appeal of the stories is that they read like an old Saturday morning cinema serial, where each episode ends on a clifhanger, after some unbelievable plot twists, and the following week the heroes have to pull off even more outrageous and unlikely stunts to extricate themselves, win the girl and get the kiss. I hope Eoin Colfer keeps Artemis and his cronies on the shelves for many years to come, after all, my generation had William and Jennings, this generation needs Artemis Fowl!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant addition 22 May 2005
By I. Brown
Format:Hardcover
When receiving the first book of the series, back four or five years ago, I loved them. This love has continued. I am now old enough to stop reading these books, I shouldn't have read them four or five years ago.

The Opal Deception is an enjoyable read. As you can guess from the title, this books concerns Opal, the pixie. It is a long story, with an enjoyable storyline. Some of the areas are a little vaguely described; however, the overall effect of the books is one of joy and brilliance. There is a twist at many of the crucial points. This adds to the brilliance.

This is a enjoyable and fabulous addition to the series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bril
It was amazing and I loved every word of it. Like the idea of framing another fairy but didn't want commander root to die :(
Published 16 days ago by Dan Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars Not my cup of tea, but certainly his!!
the book was for my 12year old grand son. I suppose he liked it, I haven't read it. But I bought him the whole series.
Published 1 month ago by nicolette mawas
5.0 out of 5 stars The best
In my opinion,this is the best book in the Artemis Fowl series. Really clever as Eoin Colfer has a tendency for. I recomend buying it strongly.
Published 2 months ago by Daisy
5.0 out of 5 stars Gr8, as always.
Excellant read. (for all age groups)!! Funny, good story. Great world to escape to! Reading complete series and really enjoying.
Published 3 months ago by Gilly
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
You should read this book if you like all the other Artemis Fowl books!!! You get to see what happons when Artemis Fowl has been mind wiped by Foaly in the last book!!!
Published 3 months ago by oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars Artemis fowl and the opal deception
I love the Artemis fowl books and this one is my favourite. I think that the book is brilliant. No plot holes or anything bad. Read more
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Published 4 months ago by Claire Frost
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Epic battle of witS

Eoin colfer and the 8 Artemis fowl the second and holly short

I love this book
Published 5 months ago by c
4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing and inventive
Fat moving and full of detail that many other authors would not include. Excellent reading for youngsters from 9 upwards, inventive and thought provoking,good series.
Published 6 months ago by Nchanted
3.0 out of 5 stars Artemis Fowl books
As an over 50 yr old i find some childrens books quick and easy to read in between more adult books - some are really good too. i find these ok.
Published 8 months ago by Mr. B. F. Knowles
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