This is another selection from the British list "The Big Read." I knew it was about a boy genius who was a criminal mastermind, but I didn't realize it also involved the fairy realm.
Artemis Fowl needs to recoup his family fortunes. The dastardly plan he creates is to kidnap a fairy to get fairy gold. The fairy he kidnaps, unfortunately for him, is a member of the elite fairy police squad. The best thing about these books for me is the characters. They are well-developed, especially for a fantasy children's book. Even every fairy has a unique personality.
This is a super easy read and gets over quickly. It is also completely clean. A child is put in a dangerous situation, but since he is a genius and seems mature, he doesn't actually seem like a child. It is appropriate for young readers. It is definitely worth the time.
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