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The Opal Deception

Artemis Fowl, Book 4

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The Opal Deception

By: Eoin Colfer
Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
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Criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl is back...and so is his cunning enemy, Opal Kobol. At the start of the fourth adventure, Artemis has returned to his unlawful ways. He's in Berlin, perparing to steal a famous impressionist painting from a German bank. He has no idea that his old rival, Opal, has escaped from prison by cloning herself. She's left her double behind in jail and, now free, is exacting her revenge on all those who put her there, including Artemis.

Meanwhile in the lower elements, Opal has planted a trap for Captain Holly Short and Commander Root of the LEPrecon fairy police--Root is killed, and Holly is framed for the murder. Instead of staying around to defend herseld, Holly rushes to the surface to warn Artemis. But before Holly and Artemis can get away, Opal arrives and abducts them both. Artemis is faced with a world he does not believe in and an enemy with an infernal plan to destroy this world forever.©2005 Eoin Colfer; (P)2005 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Action & Adventure Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Fantasy & Magic Mysteries Mystery & Suspense Science Fiction & Fantasy

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This is my favorite series I have ever read! My favorite part was when they were attacked by trolls!

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Wonderful story, fantastic performance, and I even played some of it for my 6th grade earth science test during a review about earth’s layers and tectonic plates. The characters are loveable, and are continuing to be developed throughout the series. My favorite scene was Artemis as an annoying teenager. I also appreciate that Butler and Mulch received more dialogue this time.

I gave it a 4 because the story ended rather quickly and it felt like it could have been concluded better.

Still addictive

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This book is the best book of ever ever my favorite book in the world !

Good book

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I love all the Harry Potter books, but this one really establishes Opal as a world class villan. She causes no end of trouble in this one, with groups of characters trying to get in one place and stop the she devil. Seeing as the main character is a genius, kids (and grownups) can actually learn some science content without it feeling like another boring lesson.

Enter a wonderful villan

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