Lots of action from the start and was suspenseful too. Artemis teams up with Holly, his former nemesis to save his father and from them on forms an alliance. The magic/fairy technology employed was really astounding. The story and plot picked up where the first book left off. There's a lot of character conflict between Artemis and Holly, but Artemis certainly developed and showed his softer side, especially when it came to family. He's still human after all, but a criminal mastermind nonetheless. Butler is still by his side doing his usual duties and he is the embodiment of multi-tasking. It's always funny when Artemis is being treated like a child by those who don't know him and how he puts them in their place. He looks cute when he's annoyed especially when people say he has a girl's name. This book is an adventure all through out and I'd definitely read it again. ( )

Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com

I didn't discover the delight that is the Artemis Fowl series until a week ago, when I read ARTEMIS FOWL in one day. So, of course, I had to pick up a copy of THE ARCTIC INCIDENT right away, to see if it was as good as the first. It definitely is, and in my own humble opinion, I think I liked it even better than the first book. There are points throughout the book where Artemis, now thirteen, shows a softer, more vulnerable side that I truly enjoyed. Don't get me wrong, he's still an evil genius, but he's an evil genius with heart, and you can't help but love him.

Now that Angeline Fowl is out of her depression, thanks to some fairy magic from Captain Holly Short, she's sent Artemis back to Saint Bartelby's School for Young Gentlemen in Ireland. Artemis is having quite a large amount of fun flumoxing the school's counselor, Dr. Po, when he gets an urgent message from Butler, his bodyguard/butler/majordomo--it seems that Artemis Fowl the First is alive in Russia, being held for ransom by the Russian Mafiya.

Young Artemis, of course, immediately sets out to devise a scheme to rescue his father. It's been almost two years since Artemis Senior was last heard from, and his son is most eager to bring him home. Before he can work out a devious scheme, though, he's visited by none other than Captain Short and her superior, Commander Root, and brought down to Haven City and into Police Plaza. It seems the goblin triad, the B'Wa Kell, have a human counterpart aiding in their smuggling, and Artemis the Second is, quite justly I believe, suspected of being that human.

The fairies soon realize, however, that this time Artemis Fowl isn't the bad guy in this problem. But now they'd like Artemis and Butler's help in figuring out who is behind the allaince between the goblins and the Mud Men--and Artemis is quite willing to help them out, in exchange for the fairies help in rescuing his father.

What follows is an action-packed story of good versus evil below ground, with deceptions, backstabbing, and revenge taking center stage. As Holly, Root, Butler, and Artemis race to save Haven City from being destroyed, some of the same characters from the first book make appearances--Foaly, Mulch Diggums, Cudgeon, and Captain Trouble. There's also a new foe in THE ARCTIC INCIDENT, Opal Koboi, to be dealt with.

I highly recommend the ARTEMIS FOWL series to anyone and everyone. Highly enjoyable, thoroughly entertaining, and not soon forgotten. ( )

Very original, and still interesting. Artemis Fowl, an Irish kid genious, finds himself troubled over his dad who went missing sending a load of cola to Russia. Now artemis has to outsmart the Russian Mafia with the help of his fairy friends, a little magic, and his best friend Butler. ( )

When Artemis is contacted by the Russian Mafia relative to ransoming his father he is determined to do anything possible to make it happen. Coincidentally Artemis is shanghaied during his plans by LEP operative Holly Short to answers some questions regarding their own issues with a goblin bwakel (I have no clue how to spell this word!) matter. Artemis works out a quid pro quo arrangement with the fairies which turns out to be more dangerous than they could have imagined.

I find it quite interesting that the author has been able to take what I feel is a rather adult storyline and twist it into something that tweens and teens can enjoy. I also find the settings which between the first book and this one have ranged over most of Europe, to be absolutely fascinating. There is also quite a bit of commentary on the harm that us "mud people" have done to our environment, but it didn't feel at all preachy or pushy in the context of the story. This is a very cleverly put together story which is understandable to the age it is directed at (my 9 year old son is really enjoying the series) that is completely not dumbed down. There may be some questions asked, but they will be intelligent ones. The characters have certainly grown on me and I really enjoyed the last exchange between Artemis and Holly (complete with jabs by Butler).

Although I believe that this is the same reader from the first book who is still quite enjoyable to listen to, the sound quality of the CD itself seemed a little more harsh and I found myself constantly turning it up and down to adequately follow the story. This really has no bearing on my feelings about the book itself, although it was rather annoying.

I'm happy to be sharing these with my son and continue to recommend the series thus far! ( )

I enjoyed this second book in the Artemis Fowl series. I especially liked how Artemis, Butler, Holly and Commander Root worked together to save the day. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, The Eternity Code. ( )

Someone has been supplying Class A illegal human power sources to the goblins. Captain Holly Short of the LEP recon 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...

The child prodigy is back! I love the way he thinks and the way he is full of mystery. But the thing I like most of all in this book is that it showed Artemis' love and respect for his parents and the people who cares for him. Although I think he has problems showing his affection, you can see that he is still a kid, full of love and respect for his parents. He only wants a family. Although he does lack a child's innocence. Anyway, I loved this book! can't wait to read the eternity code. ( )

This was a great follow up to the first book. Although clearly written for oler children, I found this was again enjoyable for any age group. Artemis finds himself working with instead of against the fairies in this clever installment. We see him grow up quite a bit in this adventure. Lots of Fun! ( )

Another great adventure, forcing Holly Short and Root to enlist the help of Artemis Fowl and in return help him save his father. ( )

Second in the artemis fowl series - Holly agress to help Artemis rescue his father, and Artemis helps save Haven from a coup attempt. ( )

Just as I thought... Artemis Fowl is not a bad guy. He has a heart and some morals. Really. There are some mentions of his exploits, his crimes to get a hold of lots of money, which I suppose could qualify him to be called a "criminal mastermind" but it is all done for a good reason. He is desperately trying to find his father who has been missing for two years.

Holly Short is back with the LEPrecon Unit and this time they work together with Artemis and Butler.
Mulch Diggums makes an appearance again as well and once again helps in a way no one else can. ( )

Another Good book by Eoin Colfer. This is a great series for young readers, as well as adults who are young at heart. ( )

Artemis Fowl, the genius criminal who is only a teenager, is at it again. this time he is barely foiled in his ingenious plot.

I love Colfer's work; the Artemis Fowl books are his best, but his other works are a lot of fun too. ( )

Better than the first.

Artemis seems more human.

But I won’t read more. ( )

I enjoyed this book because, the characters that were once enemies have to unite and work together to defeat a new enemy. This book was in my comfort zone. This book is A.R. ( )

The Artemis Fowl adventures are always fun and fresh. The fairie world is fun and modern (who doesn't love a good mix of technology and magic?) ( )

Colfer's second book in the Artemis Fowl series continues at the same high level as the first. The plot is exciting, unique, moving, and funny. It's great seeing Artemis get to grow. Colfer's fantasy world is orginal and satisfying. These books are great for adults and young adults alike.

PLOT SPOILERS With his mom's sanity and family fortune restored, Artemis focuses on recovering his father, whom he alone believes is still alive. While frustrating the psychologists at his private school, Artemis receives news that his father is beign held for ransom. While planning his strategy, he is hijacked by the elves, who need his help tracking down a fairy who is trading with humans. Artemis agrees, in exchange for fairy aide in recoverying his father. Artemis, along with our favorite dwarf burglar Mulch, helps the fairies foil a goblin rebellion plotted by a disaffected LEP officer and a military manufactoring mogol. In turn, the fairies help Artemis recover and heal his father. Artemis now has his family back , has come to respect his fairy friends, and has learned some morals. ( )

Despite the title, Artemis Fowl is nowhere near the great presence in this novel as he was in the first. When he does appear, little of the conspiring genius can be seen, and instead he's mostly complacent, and well, nice. The book really revolves around and inter-Fairy rivalry which erupts into a rebellion. Many of the Fairy characters get a chance to develop from the bit parts they received in the first book of the series, especially Foaly, Root, and Mulch. But the big character here is Butler, needed by the fairies to help put down the rebellion, and becoming more and more a central character to these stories, and my favorite as well. ( )

I started to listen to this, but didn't continue. Not because it was bad or anything, just ran out of time.

2nd volume in the Artemis Fowl series. I liked it more than the 1st one. The 1st book really just introduced our heroes. In this one, there's more character development. Artemis is actually a nice (super smart) kid. He has feelings (yay!), which is not something I thought was true after reading #1.

Artemis searches and finds his father who has been captured by the Russian mafia. Of course, he's going to need the help of his little fairy friends, who are themselves being kept busy as Opal Koboi ploys to take over Haven city and the fairy world.

A very enjoyable read and nice sequel overall. ( )

Precious 4/25-returned
Isaiah 5/22

This was probably my favorite of the Artemis books. I loved learning so much more about each of the characters. It was fun to read Artemis as the criminal hero rather than just the criminal. ( )

I listened to this on audiobook. I was impressed that this was a completely different story from the first installment in this series. Although Artemis is a "criminal mastermind", in this book he gets to play the good guy and use those brains to be a hero. I wonder where the next story will take him! Listening was a great experience. The narrator captured a variety of characters, all with a lovely Irish? accent (whatever the accent, it was delightful!). Definitely an entertaining read. ( )

The Artemis Fowl series pleasantly surprised me. I love all of the books, but this one was a particular favorite. A quick read to cool you down in the summer. ( )