Artemis Fowl:
The Graphic Novel
by Eoin Colfer
Adapted by Michael Moreci
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin
Published by Disney-Hyperion
on June 28, 2019
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel
The Graphic Novel
by Eoin Colfer
Adapted by Michael Moreci
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin
Published by Disney-Hyperion
on June 28, 2019
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel
Length: 128 pages
Ages: 9 - 12 years
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Synopsis:
In 2001, audiences first met and fell in love with a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl. Since then, the eight-book series about his adventures has sold over twenty-five million copies throughout the world. To coincide with the major motion picture coming from the Walt Disney Studios in May 2020, here is an all-new graphic novel adaptation of the book with crisp, accessible storytelling and clear, cinematic perspectives. Readers of all ages can now follow the siege at Fowl Manor between Artemis and the fairies in action-packed, full-color panels.
My Thoughts:
Brilliant twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl acquires and translates a fairy's magical book and learns all the secrets he needs to get what he wants from the fairies. He captures one to fulfill his plan but the fairies won't give in so easily!
This was action-packed and illustrated well.
I felt like it was sort of a Lara Croft for boys with Artemis's wealthy upbringing and luxurious family estate. Likewise, Artemis is very intelligent and has all the latest technological gadgets and advancements as well as a highly-trained butler/housemade brother/sister combo to keep him safe and protected.
Also, I think this was the first time I've come across an anti-hero main character in middle-grade fiction. Artemis Fowl doesn't seem all that bad since he's the character we're supposed to be rooting for but his motives are purely selfish and materialistic and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants.
I've been meaning to read the actual novel ever since I heard about the movie adaptation but, of course, my copy seems to have disappeared. I picked this up from the library to get the story in a quicker format since I'm running out of time to read everything on my TBR list this year. I do feel like I'm missing a bit of the story or back story with this adaptation but that just means I'm more likely to read the actual novel once I get my hands on it again!
This was action-packed and illustrated well.
I felt like it was sort of a Lara Croft for boys with Artemis's wealthy upbringing and luxurious family estate. Likewise, Artemis is very intelligent and has all the latest technological gadgets and advancements as well as a highly-trained butler/housemade brother/sister combo to keep him safe and protected.
Also, I think this was the first time I've come across an anti-hero main character in middle-grade fiction. Artemis Fowl doesn't seem all that bad since he's the character we're supposed to be rooting for but his motives are purely selfish and materialistic and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants.
I've been meaning to read the actual novel ever since I heard about the movie adaptation but, of course, my copy seems to have disappeared. I picked this up from the library to get the story in a quicker format since I'm running out of time to read everything on my TBR list this year. I do feel like I'm missing a bit of the story or back story with this adaptation but that just means I'm more likely to read the actual novel once I get my hands on it again!
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