The Arctic Incident: The Graphic Novel

I loved this book. Yes, the artwork took some getting used to and it obviously didn't match the picture in my head I had of the characters, but I still really, really, enjoyed it. It was a fun quick read that was true to the original content. The colors were vibrant and easy to see and read. 5 out of 5 stars. I can't wait to read more.

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Artemus has done it again! The young criminal mastermind is always in trouble. This time he must rescue his father while also fishing the LEP out of trouble. His bright mind might be working overtime to make up plans, but will it be enough?

With his mother now completely recovered from her depression, Artemis is feeling some constraints on his plotting. Suddenly however he gets a message about his father. His father has been kidnapped, and for some reason it has taken 2 years for the threats and wanted money to come through! Artemis however is split - his fairy 'friends' are in trouble too.

Again, this is a plot driven book. show more It's fast-paced, and there is never a dull moment. Even though I've read it many times before, I couldn't stop thinking about the action taking place inside the pages. I didn't stay up past my bedtime, but that's only because I started reading early.

Artemis is really the focus of the novel, and his character development is slowly taking shape. He's 13, and his mind is that of a wizened, crabby old man! He softens though, and the thought of getting his father back is a scary but longed for one.

The other characters, such as Root, Holly, Butler and Mulch lack the same character development. They are a little flat, but they play their supportive roles well. They always behave as expected. I wouldn't say that was a bad thing - I personally love Mulch and his, well, toilet humour.

Colfer has crafted this book as a series book again nicely, fitting things in that allude to other books in the series. That being said, this book is an enjoyable nugget all on its own. I wouldn't have said you needed to read the first book before this one, but why shouldn't you, when Artemis is so fascinating to watch?

If your young reader isn't into reading books with lots of words, this novel has been made into a graphic novel. I haven't read it myself, but if it is anything like this book, it's well worth reading and might just sucker them into reading the rest of the books in the series! I've tagged this book for children and teenagers. There is some blood, but most of the book is just suspenseful! show less

It's fun getting to relive a childhood series in a new format.

The disgusting factor goes up when Mulch arrives, but the illustrator manages not to make it a complete gross-out.

The style here is very loose, fantasy-like, not quite cartoony. It can be an acquired taste, but it adds character to the graphic adaption.

Consistently good story with the first - Artemis is a bit older now but still showing the same insecurities. My favorite character was revisited (love that Mulch) and I really enjoyed getting to know Holly as more of an equal rather than an angry fairy bent on getting out of the kidnapping and then getting revenge.

One thing I am noticing about these books is they are perfect for middle school boys. The action is non-stop, the story never seems to take a breath and when I finish I feel like I should be gasping for air. Also - for some reason the narration reminds me of the TV show Pushing Daisies. Strange.

I like this better than the first. Mostly because Artemis seems more human and less evil. He still has his own motivations, but rolls up his sleeves and does some dirty work for the team. We learn more about the underground world of the People as Artemis helps them avoid an uprising.

In this second of the Artemis Fowl series the characters are becoming old friends, Artemis, the criminal mastermind 11 year old anti-hero, his bodyguard Butler, Holly the fairy who is a member of the Lower Elements Police (LEP), Mulch Duggims, the tunneling dwarf, and others. In this story, Artemis devises a plan to rescue his father from the Russian mafia and thwart a goblin takeover of the Lower Elements.

The second graphic novel in the series was just as much fun as the first and has only fueled my desire to read the entire series. When oh when is the 3rd book coming out as a comic???