Artemis Fowl
by Eoin Colfer

Only 12 years old, Artemis Fowl is brilliant. Unfortunately, he uses his intelligence to best effect as a criminal mastermind. Artemis is determined to find gold - and lots of it, so that he can restore the family fortunes. But in order to get to the gold, he must deal with the fairies who protect it. Artemis lays his plans with care but, even so, he runs into all kinds of difficulties when he captures Captain Holly Short, a fairy in the LEPrecon Unit. The unit wants Captain Holly back and they'll fight to get her. Artemis has to keep his wits about him to stay ahead of the game! (8+)