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The Last Guardian (Artemis Fowl) [Hardcover]

Eoin Colfer (Author)
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Publication Date: 10 July 2012 | Series: Artemis Fowl (Book 8)

IS THIS ARMAGEDDON FOR ARTEMIS FOWL?

Opal Koboi, power-crazed pixie, is plotting to exterminate mankind and become fairy queen.

If she succeeds, the spirits of long-dead fairy warriors will rise from the earth, inhabit the nearest available bodies and wreak mass destruction. But what happens if those nearest bodies include crows, or deer, or badgers - or two curious little boys by the names of Myles and Beckett Fowl?

Yes, it's true. Criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl's four-year-old brothers could be involved in destroying the human race. Can Artemis and Captain Holly Short of the Lower Elements Police stop Opal and prevent the end of the world?

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Hardcover: 328 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion Books (10 July 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1423161610
  • ISBN-13: 978-1423161615
  • Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 3.2 x 21 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
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One of the best comic voices in contemporary children's fiction (Guardian )

A master storyteller (Julia Eccleshare lovereading4kids.co.uk ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Eoin Colfer was born and raised in the south-east of Ireland. Artemis Fowl, his first book featuring the young anti-hero, was an immediate international bestseller and won several prestigious awards. It was followed by The Arctic Incident, The Eternity Code, The Opal Deception, The Lost Colony, The Time Paradox and The Atlantis Complex. He has written a number of other successful books for both adults and children, and is currently working on a huge new series for kids... --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Artemis Fowl and the Last Goodbye 17 July 2012
By Doha VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
When you have a teenage genius, a fairy, a centaur and an enormous bodyguard, you can always rely on Colfer to give you ACTION. While the humour is a little more subtle (I suddenly realised: 'SALTON FINNACRE'; it's like Sabina Pleasure in Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider books. Get it? I didn't, for years. And then I DID) and sometimes self-conscious, it is still trademark-Colfer. With sequels, you're always afraid you might not love it, but by page 9 I was all 'RAWR I LOVE THIS BOOK'. And sure, there are weak points, but WHATEVER.

After Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex, we were left in a pretty precarious place, with Artemis suffering from a fairy form of OCD. Book 8 picks up at the conclusion of his treatment - fully cured, according to the notes of Dr J Argon.

This is the last book. The last time we spend time in this world, with these characters. The conclusion has to be big. EPIC. What is more epic than the complete annihilation of humans and fairies? That's what Opal Koboi, Artemis' arch-nemesis, will do - unless the team can stop her. But with the spirits of ten-thousand-year-old warriors possessing little Myles and Beckett, Fowl Manor under siege, and a technodisaster that cuts them off from Haven City, what can they do?

Improvise, of course.

What I loved:

- The friendships: the one that's developed the most over the series is of course Holly's and Artemis'. They trust each other and can rely on each other. Artemis has these heartwarming moments of seeing Holly as if he's never seen her before. This made me choke up a little:
'He wished he could loop the past ten seconds...... Read more ›
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Is this the end? 12 July 2012
By Mr. B. Calverley
Format:Hardcover
The eighth and final installment in the Artemis Fowl series is a real treat. Where other books suffer from diminishing returns Eoin Colfer's has gone from strength to strength and for me he ends the series with the strongest entry in the series. The Last Guardian reunites us with all our favourite characters from the series such as Holly Short, Mulch Diggums, Butler and of course Artemis himself.

The Last Guardian sees the return of major villain Opal Koboi unleashing her most fiendish scheme to date. By harnessing ancient powers and releasing an army of fairies that have been trapped for thousands of years she intends to completely wipe out the human race and become leader of the People. This is by far the darkest book in the series and Opal's scheme is often incredibly shocking and only works because of Colfer's understanding of his target audience. This is an exciting adventure. There's no slow build up. It kicks off early and the excitement doesn't let up. It's impossible to say a bad word about this book. Colfer draws on the previous entries in the series to provide a genuinely satisfying conclusion to the adventures of Artemis Fowl series. It's a joy to see how well these characters have developed over the last decade especially Artemis who has gone from villain to hero without it ever feeling unnatural.

This is not a book for newcomers but if you've followed Artemis Fowl's adventures over the last seven books then this is a must buy. By the time you the last page you'll be desperate for more and isn't that the best way to end things?
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars The End . 3.5 stars 29 July 2012
By Barmy_Bex
Format:Hardcover
I became a fan of this series one or two years ago and worked my way through. I still think the first 3 are probably the best, I wasn't as keen on the last 2 but was intrigued to see where it would go.
This book starts of right into the action, Opal is back and she wants revenge. When Artemis, Holly & Foaly discover just what she is planning, they know they have a big battle ahead of them.
There is a bit of confusion with past, present and future selves after the Time Paradox issue, I was actually puzzled in a few places, had to try not to think about it too hard or it made my brain hurt!
To be honest I was hoping for something spectacular in this book, to let it go out with a bang! After all this is apparently the last one. But I was actually left a bit deflated. There seemed to be a lot of things set up that could have led to something Epic, but they always seemed to just move to something else. I wasn't wowed at all in this book, which is a shame because I really wanted to love it.
I did enjoy getting back into the world and catching up with the characters, like seeing friends you haven't seen for a while. Holly and Butler are in this one a lot and I love them both, Butler's dry humour is great. Mulch is also back, he always grosses me out a bit, but makes me laugh at the same time.
Overall the plot was a little confusing and slow in places but did have good premise. The character development is good, it's amazing to see how far they have all come since book 1.
If you are a fan of the series then you should definitely read it, you'd regret not picking it up.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully imagined storytelling 10 July 2012
By Dave's Magic Codpiece
Format:Hardcover
Colfer has a superb comic touch and his characterisation is deft and sure. His writing is hugely entertaining and the way he has morphed mystical creatures into some form of police and spy network is quite a marvel. The Artemis Fowl books have been firm favourites of mine since I read the first. This one is no exception and certainly not a disappointment - it's an absolute pleasure that I read in one sitting.

If you're looking for another fun read I'd recommend the hilarious Sherlock Holmes and the Flying Zombie Death Monkeys. A real hit with me and a surprisingly successful impulse buy.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars What a treat
As ever - total transformation and luxurious fantasy enjoyed as delicious little morcels. Still savouring it, to be honest. That Mulch - what an anti-hero hero!!
Published 19 days ago by Mimble
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Ending
Fast paced, lots of action as always. And he's gone back to his old writing style, rather than the Doulglas Adams style of the previous novel which didn't work!
Published 1 month ago by Mr. G. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Ties up the series very well.
A great finale to the Artemis Fowl series. Eoin Colfer efinitely goes out with a bang. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of Artemis' final battle with Opal Koboi.
Published 1 month ago by Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!
The best book in the series. I am thrilled with how colfer ended the series. It was a real page turner!! Read the rest of the series first though!!
Published 2 months ago by Julie Levy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
This is an excellent adventure book right up there with The Viking's Apprentice. A quite brilliant way to end the series although it would be really good if Eoin Colfer could... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Karen Baird
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I have read all of the Artemis fowl collection and really enjoy them. Would recommend them to all y6teachers as they are a really god read for the class.
Published 2 months ago by Nichola Pavey
5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous story
I always wondered how this series would end- well here it is, but I won't spoil it for all you artemis fans!
Published 2 months ago by valstartrek
5.0 out of 5 stars The most awesome series ever
This is one of the best series I have read. It has everything I enjoy in it except for dragons, and has I frill in it which no over author can create. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Beth Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading
I have read all of these books and then passed them on to my daughter and grandchildren. My only regret is that this is the last of the series.
Published 2 months ago by Jim Haves
5.0 out of 5 stars FAREWELL FOWL!!!
I have read Artemis Fowl since book one came out and have followed the series since. Every book has been amazing and seeing the characters develop over time has been fantastic. Read more
Published 2 months ago by W.J.Smith
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