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<channel><title><![CDATA[Brock Eastman - Book Reviews & Interviews]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brockeastman.com/book-reviews--interviews]]></link><description><![CDATA[Book Reviews & Interviews]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:52:38 -0600</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Genius or Evil Mastermind]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brockeastman.com/book-reviews--interviews/kid-genius-or-evil-mastermind]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brockeastman.com/book-reviews--interviews/kid-genius-or-evil-mastermind#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Book Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle Grade]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brockeastman.com/book-reviews--interviews/kid-genius-or-evil-mastermind</guid><description><![CDATA[Book Title:&nbsp;Artemis FowlSeries:&nbsp;Artemis FowlSeries Number:&nbsp;1Author:&nbsp;Eoin Colfer             &#8203;This review may contain spoilers.&nbsp; I LOVED the Artemis Fowl series. I knew this would be a great read, and it never seemed dull. My favorite part was when Artemis captured Holly at the Great Oak which is in the Ring or Tara.&nbsp;&nbsp; This page-turner follows a boy named Artemis Fowl and his bodyguard, Butler. But Artemis isn't your typical twelve-year-old. He comes from  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Book Title:</strong>&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Artemis Fowl</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Series:</strong>&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Artemis Fowl</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Series Number:</strong>&nbsp;1</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Author:</strong>&nbsp;Eoin Colfer</span></span></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.brockeastman.com/uploads/7/2/1/2/72123129/141590-ml-810146_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&#8203;This review may contain spoilers.</span></span></strong><br /><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp; I LOVED the Artemis Fowl series. I knew this would be a great read, and it never seemed dull. My favorite part was when Artemis captured Holly at the Great Oak which is in the Ring or Tara.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp; This page-turner follows a boy named Artemis Fowl and his bodyguard, Butler. But Artemis isn't your typical twelve-year-old. He comes from a notorious crime family and hopes to increase the family&rsquo;s notoriety.</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp; In </span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Artemis Fowl </span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Book 1, Artemis discovers an ancient species. Fairies! Artemis captures LEP (Lower Elements Police) Captain Holly Short to expand his criminal empire. Unfortunately for Artemis, Commander Root (No-nonsense) of the LEP has a plan to stop him. With the help of a centaur named Foaly (Centaur genius)&nbsp; and a criminal named Mulch Diggums (Dwarf criminal), Briar Cudgeon (an LEP Commander looking for a promotion) releases an angry Bull Troll on Artemis. Holly must temporarily ban</span></span><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">d with Artemis and Butler to fight the troll. If she doesn&rsquo;t, the entire Fairy world would be accidentally revealed to the human world, the one thing the LEP is dedicated to stopping from happening.</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp; From capturing a fairy to battling trolls, this book captivates and amazes you.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Warnings:</strong> There are a few fighting scenes.&nbsp; Weapons are used and mentioned throughout the book.<br /><br />Review by Kinley</span></span><br /></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title" style="text-align:center;">Artemis Fowl - Book 1 Covers</h2>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='766688532483139783-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='766688532483139783-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='766688532483139783-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; 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width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.brockeastman.com/uploads/7/2/1/2/72123129/artemis-fowl-first-edition-cover_orig.jpeg' rel='lightbox[gallery766688532483139783]'><img src='https://www.brockeastman.com/uploads/7/2/1/2/72123129/artemis-fowl-first-edition-cover.jpeg' class='galleryImage' _width='195' _height='299' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-52.22%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Book Title:</strong>&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Artemis Fowl</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Series:</strong>&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Artemis Fowl</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Series Number:</strong>&nbsp;1</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Author:</strong>&nbsp;Eoin Colfer</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Illustrator:</strong>&nbsp;None</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Publisher:</strong>&nbsp;Viking Press/ Disney Hyperion/ Puffin Books</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Page Count:</strong>&nbsp;396</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Reading Age:</strong>&nbsp;11 - 12</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Grade Level:</strong>&nbsp;5 -6 grade</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Publisher&rsquo;s Summary:</strong>&nbsp;Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius, and above all, a criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn&rsquo;t know what he&rsquo;s taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren&rsquo;t the fairies of bedtime stories - they&rsquo;re dangerous! Full of unexpected twists and turns,&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Artemis Fowl</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;is a riveting, magical adventure.</span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>