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Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel (Artemis Fowl)»rank: 11823by: Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin
: :In 2001, audiences first met and fell in love with a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl. Since then, the series has sold over seven million copies in the United States alone. Now, this phenomenally successful series is being translated into a graphic novel format. Eoin Colfer has teamed up with established comic writer Andrew Donkin to adapt the text. For the first time, rabid fans will be able to see what Foaly's tin hat looks like; discover just how 'Beet' Root got his name; and of course, follow their favorite criminal mastermind as he plots and connives in action-packed, full-color panels. |
Artemis Fowl Files, The (Artemis Fowl)»rank: 12303by: Eoin Colfer
: :The Artemis Fowl Files is comprised of two original stories: 'LEPrecon': the story of Fairy Police Captain Holly Short's move from Traffic to Recon following her initiation into the Fairy Police; and 'The Seventh Dwarf', featuring Mulch, Butler, and Artemis himself. EXTRAS INCLUDE: * 'Behind-the-scenes' interviews with major characters including: Artemis, Holly, Foaly, Mulch, and Eoin Colfer himself * Coded section from the Fairy Book for kids to translate * A section for Fairy Spotters including the different categories of Fairy and their physical characteristics and personality traits, including: Elves, Trolls, Sprites, Pixies Goblins, Dwarves and Centaurs * Technical diagrams of Foaly's inventions |
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Supernaturalist, The»rank: 53893by: Eoin Colfer
: :In the future, in a place called Satelite City, fourteen-year-old Cosmo Hill enters the world, unwanted by his parents. He's sent to the Clarissa Frayne Institute for Parentally Challenged Boys, Freight class. At Clarissa Frayne, the boys are put to work by the state, testing highly dangerous products. At the end of most days, they are covered with burns, bruises, and sores. Cosmo realizes that if he doesn't escape, he will die at this so-called orphanage. When the moment finally comes, Cosmo seizes his chance and breaks out with the help of the Supernaturalists, a motley crew of kids who all have the same special ability as Cosmo-they can see supernatural Parasites, ... |
Half Moon Investigations»rank: 22677by: Eoin Colfer
: :Fletcher Moon has never been like other kids. For one thing, he has had to suffer the humiliating nickname 'Half Moon' because of his short stature. But the real reason Fletcher is different is that ever since he was a baby, he's had a nose for sniffing out mysteries. And after graduating at the top of his Internet class, he is officially certified as the youngest detective in the world. He even has a silver-plated detective's badge to prove it. Everything is going along fine until two things happen: a classmate hires him to solve a crime, and his prized badge is stolen. All signs point to the town's most notorious crime ... |
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The Wish List»rank: 86657by: Eoin Colfer
: :Meg Finn is in a tough spot. Really tough. For her last act on Earth, she committed a crime - and lost her life as a result. Now Meg's spirit is stuck in limbo, due to a dead-even tally of good and evil deeds. Meg's only chance at salvation is to return to Earth and stack on a few more good deeds - namely, helping the old man whose apartment she was robbing during her last appearance. For better or worse, that man needs a lot of help. In fact, he has a whole list of wishes he wants to fill before he dies. And it's up to Meg to make those ... |
Wizards: Magical Tales From the Masters of Modern Fantasy»rank: 147650from: Berkley Hardcover
: :Never-before-published stories by Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer, Garth Nix, and a magical lineup of writers. Throughout the ages, the wizard has claimed a spot in human culture-from the shadowy spiritual leaders of early man to precocious characters in blockbuster films. Gone are the cartoon images of wizened gray-haired men in pointy caps creating magic with a wave of their wands. Today's wizards are more subtle in their powers, more discerning in their ways, and-in the hands of modern fantasists-more likely than ever to capture readers' imaginations. In Neil Gaiman's 'The Witch's Headstone,' a piece taken from his much-anticipated novel in progress, an eight-year-old boy learns the power of kindness from a long-dead ... |
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The Artemis Fowl Files: The Ultimate Guide to the Best-selling Series»rank: 257636by: Eoin Colfer
: :The Big one gets new clothes. The Little one gets hand-me-downs. The Big one does everything first. The Little one is always catching up But the little one can do some things well, and can even teach the older one a thing or two.. Big sisters and little sisters alike will agree: this is a sassy and touching celebration of sisterhood for all ages. |
Eoin Colfer's Legend of the Worst Boy in the World (Eoin Colfer's Legend of)»rank: 102299by: Eoin Colfer
: :Growing up with four complainers for brothers, Will Woodman has a hard time getting an audience for his own troubles. He has to wait in line to gripe to his mom--and that leaves his dad. But since his dad is so busy, Will has to defer to his older (and faster) brother Marty. Will decides that what he really needs is his own grown-up to complain to. And he has the perfect guy for the job--someone who's a good listenener and has a lot of free time: Grandad.But swapping sob stories with Grandad doesn't prove to be as satisfying as Will thought. Grandad has tons of pathetic stories to choose from, and one is worse than ... |
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Eoin Colfer's Legend of Captain Crow's Teeth»rank: 215414by: Eoin Colfer
: :After surviving a summer with the legendary ninja librarian Spud Murphy, not much can scare brothers Will and Marty Woodman. Until, that is, they travel with their family to the small seaside town famous for its resident ghost. Legend has it that when the sea glows at night, pirate Captain Augustine Crow haunts the shore searching for a new cabin boy.Of course, nine-year-old Will knows this can’t be true. But one night, he is out late, the sea is lit with an eerie glow…and is that a ghostly voice calling his name? |
Benny and Omar»rank: 278717by: Eoin Colfer
: :Two very different cultures collide in this hilarious book about a young sports fanatic named Benny who is forced to leave his home in Ireland and move with his family to Tunisia. He wonders how he will survive in such an unfamiliar place. Then he teams up with wild and resourceful Omar, and a madcap friendship between the two boys leads to trouble, escapades, a unique way of communicating, and ultimately, a heartbreaking challenge. |