****
Gail Levine
Wilma is in 8th grade, but you'd never know it. If you asked around for her, you'd discover that no one really knows her; no one is her friend; no one likes her. In fact, all anyone really knows about her is that she once wrote an essay from the point of view of her dog and used the word anus.
But when Wilma gives up her seat on a bus to an old lady, everything changes. The old woman grants her one wish. Of course, Wilma wishes to be the most popular girl at her school. But is this wise?
It happens like magic the next morning. Stepping off the bus, Wilma is the invisible girl who once said anus in an essay. Stepping into school, she's suddenly surrounded by caring friends, drooling boys and adoring fans. And life is pretty good.
Until Wilma realizes that she only has 2 weeks left before she graduates: 2 weeks until the spell ends. Will she be able to survive if her new friends don't like her anymore? How do people normally become popular? And will anyone know her name if the spell wears off?
This was a great book! It's a quick read and a lot of fun. The language is very clear and simple. The story is entertaining and creative (if a little cliche) and Wilma is a pretty lovable character. If you have a couple afternoons, check this book out!
Showing posts with label Fairy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fairy. Show all posts
Artemis Fowl - The Eternity Code
*****
Eoin Colfer
Artemis is a criminal at heart, so we really can't blame him for using fairy technology to make a computer so advanced he can use it to blackmail the biggest technology mogul in the world. After all, Artemis made sure the meeting between the two couldn't possibly go wrong. No one could possibly gain the upper hand over Artemis. None of the locals could possibly be involved. The computer couldn't possibly be stollen. He couldn't possibly need to defend himself with a fairy bomb. No one could possibly get hurt. Butler couldn't possibly get killed. The Mud Man World and the Fairy World couldn't possibly collide causing the entire underground world to shut down and putting everyone's livelihood at stake.
No, it's completely safe.
Not.
LOVED it. Artemis is such a complex character. Is he good? Is he bad? Is he a child or an adult? Is he a genius capable of thinking out every detail of every plan or is he a scared kid who wishes he was normal? Guess you'll have to try the series to find out!
Eoin Colfer
Artemis is a criminal at heart, so we really can't blame him for using fairy technology to make a computer so advanced he can use it to blackmail the biggest technology mogul in the world. After all, Artemis made sure the meeting between the two couldn't possibly go wrong. No one could possibly gain the upper hand over Artemis. None of the locals could possibly be involved. The computer couldn't possibly be stollen. He couldn't possibly need to defend himself with a fairy bomb. No one could possibly get hurt. Butler couldn't possibly get killed. The Mud Man World and the Fairy World couldn't possibly collide causing the entire underground world to shut down and putting everyone's livelihood at stake.
No, it's completely safe.
Not.
LOVED it. Artemis is such a complex character. Is he good? Is he bad? Is he a child or an adult? Is he a genius capable of thinking out every detail of every plan or is he a scared kid who wishes he was normal? Guess you'll have to try the series to find out!
Artemis Fowl - The Arctic Incident
*****
Eoin Colfer
Ever wondered where Artemis's father wound up? Well, so does he. Constantly. And in this book, if he can help the fairies out of yet another jam, outsmart some older criminals, not get killed, protect Holly and still make it back in time to fool his mother, Artemis may just find out where his father has been all these years.
But even if he does, will it be good news?
Very good! As I've said about all of them - easy read, very quick, hard to put down, leaves you hungry for the next one!
Eoin Colfer
Ever wondered where Artemis's father wound up? Well, so does he. Constantly. And in this book, if he can help the fairies out of yet another jam, outsmart some older criminals, not get killed, protect Holly and still make it back in time to fool his mother, Artemis may just find out where his father has been all these years.
But even if he does, will it be good news?
Very good! As I've said about all of them - easy read, very quick, hard to put down, leaves you hungry for the next one!
Artemis Fowl - The Opal Deception
*****
Eoin Colfer
If your whole culture's future rested in the hands of an adolescent boy, would you feel safe? Well, once again, the Fairy World finds itself in Artemis's hands. Only this time, Artemis doesn't have a clue who or what a fairy is or any of the details about his supposed nemesis, Opal Koboi. Luckily for everyone (except perhaps Opal), Artemis didn't let go of his memory without a fight. And things are slowly starting to come back to him.
Which is really good, because Opal has pulled and elaborate ploy and is, at this very moment, about to expose the entire Fairy World to the Mud Men, unless Artemis can stop her.
This is a great book, maybe my favorite of the whole series so far! It's sad, it's funny, it's frustrating... I highly recommend it! (But read the others first, trust me!)
Eoin Colfer
If your whole culture's future rested in the hands of an adolescent boy, would you feel safe? Well, once again, the Fairy World finds itself in Artemis's hands. Only this time, Artemis doesn't have a clue who or what a fairy is or any of the details about his supposed nemesis, Opal Koboi. Luckily for everyone (except perhaps Opal), Artemis didn't let go of his memory without a fight. And things are slowly starting to come back to him.
Which is really good, because Opal has pulled and elaborate ploy and is, at this very moment, about to expose the entire Fairy World to the Mud Men, unless Artemis can stop her.
This is a great book, maybe my favorite of the whole series so far! It's sad, it's funny, it's frustrating... I highly recommend it! (But read the others first, trust me!)
Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox
*****
Eoin Colfer
Artemis's mother is dying of a magical plague that he accidently gave her. And there's nothing anyone can do because years ago, Artemis personally destroyed the only thing that would have been able to save his mother.
Lucky for Artemis, he knows the fairies. Traveling back in time with his close fairy-friend Holly, Artemis discovers that all those years ago, things didn't go quite as he remembered them. Not only that, but meddling in the past is seriously dangerous stuff. Has Artemis finally met his match: 10-year-old Artemis? And what will happen if he and Holly can't get back to the present time?
I am still really enjoying this series. I find the characters ever more lovable. And the plot, while always kind of the same, is always different enough to keep me thoroughly entertained!
Eoin Colfer
Artemis's mother is dying of a magical plague that he accidently gave her. And there's nothing anyone can do because years ago, Artemis personally destroyed the only thing that would have been able to save his mother.
Lucky for Artemis, he knows the fairies. Traveling back in time with his close fairy-friend Holly, Artemis discovers that all those years ago, things didn't go quite as he remembered them. Not only that, but meddling in the past is seriously dangerous stuff. Has Artemis finally met his match: 10-year-old Artemis? And what will happen if he and Holly can't get back to the present time?
I am still really enjoying this series. I find the characters ever more lovable. And the plot, while always kind of the same, is always different enough to keep me thoroughly entertained!
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