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Lost Colony, The-Artemis Fowl, Book 5 Paperback – December 4, 2018
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From New York Times best-selling author, Eoin Colfer, comes book five in the Artemis Fowl series about a teenage criminal mastermind and his siege against dangerous, tech-savvy fairies.
Until recently, Artemis Fowl was the only human to have discovered that magical beings do indeed exist.
But now a second juvenile genius wants to capture a demon for scientific study.
Only an ancient time spell separates the demons from humankind--and Artemis must prevent it from unraveling.
If he fails, the bloodthirsty tribe will relaunch their quest to wipe humans from the planet.
The internationally best-selling Artemis Fowl series inspired a movie now streaming on Disney+.
- Print length432 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level5 - 9
- Lexile measure740L
- Dimensions5.18 x 1.5 x 7.56 inches
- PublisherDisney Hyperion
- Publication dateDecember 4, 2018
- ISBN-101368036961
- ISBN-13978-1368036962
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"The world that Colfer creates is as vivid and fantastical as any shire, gotham, or galaxy far, far away in recent memory."―Entertainment Weekly
PRAISE FOR THE ETERNITY CODE
* "Agile prose, rapid-fire dialogue and wise-acre humor ensure that readers will burn the midnight oil to the finish."―Publishers Weekly (starred review)
PRAISE FOR THE OPAL DECEPTION
"This book is magical. . ."―The Washington Post
PRAISE FOR THE LOST COLONY
"Fast-paced, funny, and wholly enjoyable, the book is an action-packed thrill ride."―VOYA
PRAISE FOR THE TIME PARADOX
"The author once again offers an exhilarating ride through the fantastical world of Artemis Fowl."―School Library Journal
PRAISE FOR THE ATLANTIS COMPLEX
"Colfer keeps the action moving with laughs and gadgetry. . .A treat for series fans."―Booklist
PRAISE FOR THE LAST GUARDIAN
* "A fitting end to a brilliantly conceived and developed series."―Kirkus (starred review)
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- Publisher : Disney Hyperion; Reissue edition (December 4, 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 432 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1368036961
- ISBN-13 : 978-1368036962
- Reading age : 10 - 13 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 740L
- Grade level : 5 - 9
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.18 x 1.5 x 7.56 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #418,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,819 in Children's Spine-Chilling Horror
- #3,086 in Children's Mystery, Detective, & Spy
- #9,587 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)
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About the author
Eoin Colfer (pronounced Owen) is the New York Times best-selling author of the blockbuster Artemis Fowl series as well as Airman; Half Moon Investigations; The Supernaturalist; Eoin Colfer's Legend of... books; The Wish List; Benny and Omar; Benny and Babe; and Illegal, a graphic novel. He was born in Wexford on the southeast coast of Ireland in 1965, where he and his four brothers were brought up by his father (an elementary school teacher, historian and artist of note) and mother (a drama teacher). He first developed an interest in writing in primary (elementary) school with gripping Viking stories inspired by history that he was learning in school at the time.
Eoin got his degree from Dublin University and qualified as a primary school teacher, returning to work in Wexford. He married in 1991 and he and his wife spent about 4 years between 1992 and 1996 working in Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Italy. His first book, Benny and Omar, was published in 1998, based on his experiences in Tunisia; it has since been translated into many languages; a sequel followed in 1999. In 2001, the first Artemis Fowl book was published worldwide to much success - shortly thereafter he left teaching to concentrate fully on his writing.
To this day, Eoin has written 8 Artemis Fowl books which have sold over 12 million copies worldwide.
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Customers find the book entertaining and exciting. They appreciate the interesting plot twists and suspenseful storyline. The characters are well-developed and multidimensional. Readers of all ages enjoy the book. The writing style is brilliant, imaginative, and humorous. It's a great addition to the Artemis Fowl series with plenty of new information and facts.
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Customers enjoy the book. They find it entertaining, exciting, and full of banter and plot twists. The adventure is intriguing and makes them laugh. It's a fun read for all ages that makes one want to believe in magic.
"...Book five has all the elements for an exciting read, including time travel, volcanoes, mercenaries, magical creatures (including a Yoda-like Warlock)..." Read more
"...I also enjoy the plot twists, the excitement, and the adventure." Read more
"...well done, creative, interesting. but just no. The whole selling point of the first 4 books was that Artemis was a VILLAIN!..." Read more
"The story had many thrillers, jokes and shocking twists around every corner. It really picked up where the last book left...." Read more
Customers enjoy the interesting plot twists in the book. They find the story suspenseful, entertaining, and clever. The climax surprises them. The stories are creative with fun characters. Readers describe the book as an engaging mystery with action and adventure.
"...would suggest this book if you enjoy fantasy, action, hi- tech, adventure, and Harry Potter...." Read more
"...There were some interesting plot twists we didn't expect but really enjoyed. We liked this one :)" Read more
"...Colfer's books are action thrillers full of explosions, car chases and techno gadgetry...." Read more
"...I quickly got over my issue with the cover, and became mesmerized with the story...." Read more
Customers find the characters interesting and well-written. They appreciate the multidimensional characters, including Artemis and Fowl. The book introduces a new race of fairies and makes readers want to believe in magic.
"...an exciting read, including time travel, volcanoes, mercenaries, magical creatures (including a Yoda-like Warlock), and weapons - lots of weapons...." Read more
"...The characters are really interesting and strongly written , there is a little more emphasis on tech- gadgets than Percy Jackson or Harry Potter..." Read more
"...Demon N01 is a great new addition to the cast of characters, and I hope that he will be a regular within the rest of the books...." Read more
"Time travel, new species, same characters that mix action and humor...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book for readers of all ages. They find it engaging and say it keeps kids off technology. The hero is a teenager who uses his brain rather than his muscles.
"...I like that the hero is a teenage boy who uses his brain rather than his muscles." Read more
"Great series. Keeps kids engaged, reading and off technology." Read more
"...series is advertised as a children's series but they are written for people of all ages...." Read more
"Another solid tween/teen/YA entry in the series. My kids love these. The dogs don't quite relate to the characters, tho." Read more
Customers enjoy the writing style. They find the book imaginative and well-written, with witty dialogue and topical references. The author doesn't run out of ideas and creates an entertaining adventure.
"...The characters are really interesting and strongly written , there is a little more emphasis on tech- gadgets than Percy Jackson or Harry Potter..." Read more
"...They are also packed with stacks of humor, witty dialog and topical references that keep them fresh...." Read more
"...As with all the Artemis Fowl books, Colfer writes with imagination and humor. We found it great for anyone 10-99...." Read more
"Brilliant. Just brilliant. I love this series well written, clever plot twists...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book series. They find it a great addition and say it adds to the collection.
"This is the fifth installment of the Artemis Fowl series, with reportedly just one more to go...." Read more
"...It was an exciting book and a fabulous addition to the Artemis Fowl series." Read more
"My 12-year-old son and I both enjoyed Artemis Fowl the Lost Colony. As with all the Artemis Fowl books, Colfer writes with imagination and humor...." Read more
"Another fabulous addition to the Artemis Fowl series...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's intelligence. They find it has a great storyline, plenty of new information, facts, and characters that boost their curiosity. The humor, witty dialog, and topical references keep the book fresh. Readers appreciate the depth and detail in the book.
"...I would suggest this book because of the detail and depth of the books...." Read more
"...They are also packed with stacks of humor, witty dialog and topical references that keep them fresh...." Read more
"...information, facts and characters related to the story that really boosted my curiosity. I really do hope that the next book will be just as good." Read more
"...Lots of fun and clever too. I love Foaly and Butler, wouldn't mind having either of them around the house!" Read more
Customers enjoy the fast-paced story that captures their attention. They love this newest addition to the series, and there are some cool changes that happen to young Artemis.
"...Without giving too much away, there are some cool changes that happen to young Artemis that really give his character some much needed depth, plus..." Read more
"artemis fowl books are so fast paced. nothing to slow the reader down. you just want to know what happens!..." Read more
"Enjoyable story that was fast-paced and captured my attention. Although, it would be better if there was only one point of view." Read more
"this was another great addition to the series i really need to buy the next book right now i love how holly teamed up with mulch" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2006This is the fifth installment of the Artemis Fowl series, with reportedly just one more to go. Most of the surviving characters are back, including of course Artemis, the teenaged criminal genius and Butler his bodyguard, as well as Holly, the former female LEPrecon official, Foley the Centaur and Mulch the amazing digging dwarf, but this time there are also new and exciting characters. There's Minerva Paradizo, a twelve year old French child genius who can give Artemis' brain cells a challenge, Doodah Day, a thief who's the Michael Schumacher of the Pixie world, Imp No. 1 the non-warping demon, and the megalomaniac Leon Abbot, but that's not all folks.
Way back when humans and fairies were fighting over the island of Ireland, the eighth fairy family, the Demons, refused to go live underground with the others, instead choosing to take their island home of Hybras into another time dimension until they were ready once again to attack the humans. Unfortunately, something went wrong with the transfer, and the whole island, demons and all ended up in Limbo. However, even time spells don't last forever, and as it unravels, demons begin appearing in the present, and even Foley can't work out exactly where the next one will pop up.
As you may have guessed, Artemis has already figured it out, and starts staking out the sites where demons are due to appear, but is thrown for a loop when he realizes that someone else has done the math, and that the demon he's been stalking has been demon-napped under his very nose. To make it worse, his new rival is a girl, albeit a very pretty one.
Book five has all the elements for an exciting read, including time travel, volcanoes, mercenaries, magical creatures (including a Yoda-like Warlock), and weapons - lots of weapons. There's also the code that runs along the bottom of each page, and I can tell you that it has to do with scrolls, demons and the slapping of rude body parts, but the rest is up to you to find out.
Another great addition to the Artemis Fowl series from Eoin Colfer, certified genius.
Amanda Richards, September 17, 2006
- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2021I am a BIG book worm and wanted to try something different because I am also a big Harry Potter fan. I really would suggest this book if you enjoy fantasy, action, hi- tech, adventure, and Harry Potter. I would suggest this book because of the detail and depth of the books. I also enjoy that the author has books other than Artemis Fowl, such as “The Fowl Twins.” I also enjoy the plot twists, the excitement, and the adventure.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017After reading through the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson books - we needed a new series for our nightly family story reading time. This is an interesting Magical world that treats magical creatures as matter-of-fact.The characters are really interesting and strongly written , there is a little more emphasis on tech- gadgets than Percy Jackson or Harry Potter (our guys love them ) This book of the series introduces a new type of magical creature and as usual for this series, the main characters have to use their heads to get themselves out of their predicament.There were some interesting plot twists we didn't expect but really enjoyed. We liked this one :)
- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2008Seriously, I could listen to Nathaniel Parker read stock reports, the city directory or the "terms of use" boilerplate that accompanies software installation packages.
He is wonderful.
Parker also reads the Young James Bond series which are so vivid in my mind now, I may never read the Higson books. I prefer to listen to them.
I'd never listened to an Artemis Fowl book before, and I did not even notice the name of the narrator. When I heard Parker's dulcet tones begin the book, I did a little happy dance around the house.
Artemis is on a mission to save the fairy world. The stoic Butler is still at his side. Artemis is feeling the effects of puberty which, hilariously, foil his concentration on occasion. While hunting demons, he encounters a new rival, the lovely Minerva Paradizo (oh, how I love Colfer's characters' names) who is the same age as Artemis and just as brilliant. She hopes to trap a fairy and impress the Nobel prize committee with her discoveries.
Holly Short has quit LEPRecon following the death of her old boss, Julius Root and now earns her living with Mulch Diggums, as a Lower Elements bounty hunter. She re-teams with Artemis and Foaly in order to save their world from an unstable time tunnel.
Colfer's books are action thrillers full of explosions, car chases and techno gadgetry. They are also packed with stacks of humor, witty dialog and topical references that keep them fresh. What keeps me coming back though, are the underlying ethical and moral issues that are at the core of the tales. The fun of the Artemis stories is how he remains a fast-thinking, law-bending, conniver with a conscience and a heart.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023Grandson spending time with us (age12). We found this book series at a used book store. Volume 5 was missing so I bought it on line. He is thrilled to now have the whole set to read. If you have a preteen book worm try this series.
Top reviews from other countries
- Pratik BarayaReviewed in India on October 21, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
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- Pip PiwReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Part of a collection
Brought for person who loves this author so family brought whole series
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anneReviewed in France on August 16, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous series!
My sons aged 11 and 9 can't put these down! We've ordered the first six books to read this summer holiday.
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LemonTielReviewed in Mexico on January 8, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantástico
Comencé a leer la serie de Artemis Fowl a los 12 años pero lamentablemente a partir de El Cubo B lo descontinuaron en su versión en español. Afortunadamente Amazon tiene la serie completa en inglés y los tres primeros en español. Es una historia fresca, emocionante y rápida, inteligente. Es fantástica.
- KalikaReviewed in Canada on February 27, 2011
5.0 out of 5 stars Eion Colfer soed it again
I find it hard to believe that any author could consistently triumph over their previous works, but Eion Colfer has not let me down so far. This is, in my opinion, the best Artemis Fowl novel yet. The author introduces new, intriguing characters, and a plot line that is much more advanced than in any of the previous novels. It is a nice change of pace to find a children's series that seems to be willing to offer a strong narrative without resorting to cheap, elementary school humor to break the tension.