Eoin Colfer Livres

In the 1890s Conor and his family live on the sovereign Saltee Islands, off the Irish coast. Conor spends his days studying the science of flight with his tutor and exploring the castle with the king’s daughter, Princess Isabella. But the boy’s idyllic life changes forever the day he discovers a deadly conspiracy against the king. When Conor tries to intervene, he is branded a traitor and thrown into jail on the prison island of Little Saltee. There, he has to fight for his life, as he and the other prisoners are forced to mine for diamonds in inhumane conditions. There is only one way to escape Little Saltee, and that is to fly. So Conor passes the solitary months by scratching drawings of flying machines on the prison walls. The months turn into years; but eventually the day comes when Conor must find the courage to trust his revolutionary designs and take to the air.

Artemis Fowl doit sauver sa mère, malade d'une épidémie, en récupérant un médicament issu d'une espèce de lémurien éteinte. Transportés dans le passé, lui et Holly Short doivent empêcher le jeune Artemis et son serviteur Butler de capturer l'animal, tout en faisant face à la criminelle Opal Koboi, qui en veut aussi. Une chasse palpitante s'engage.

In this thrilling third instalment, the 13-year-old criminal mastermind faces off against American billionaire Jon Spiro, owner of the high-tech firm Fission Chips. While recovering, Artemis's father, AF Senior, surprises everyone with his desire for the family to embrace the law. However, Artemis has other plans for one last heist before they go straight. He had been plotting this job long before his father's sudden change of heart. What could possibly go wrong? Everything, as it turns out. Artemis's scheme to extract a metric ton of gold from Spiro in exchange for keeping the C Cube—a mega computer built from stolen fairy parts—falls apart spectacularly. To save his bodyguard Butler and restore order in the fairy world, Artemis teams up with Butler’s sister Juliet and enlists the help of his nemesis Captain Holly Short, the tech-savvy Foaly, and the carefree dwarf Mulch Diggums. This sets the stage for a whirlwind of chaos, culminating in a climactic break-in at Chicago’s Spiro Needle. With twists and turns that surpass the previous books, Artemis navigates his way into Spiro’s lair, leading to a mind-bending finale. This installment showcases Fowl's growing brilliance, making it an incredibly fun summer read.

Lorsqu'Artemis a subi un effacement de mémoire, à la fin du précédent volume de ses aventures, il avait pris ses précautions pour ne pas tout oublier. C'est pour cela qu'au moment où Holly Short, une elfe pas comme les autres, vient chercher son secours, tout l'univers des fées va lui revenir à l'esprit, ainsi que les diverses actions menées par le passé. Cette fois-ci, la situation est grave, et tout son génie, conjugué aux pouvoirs elfiques, ne sera pas de trop pour vaincre la mauvaise fée lutine : Opale Koboï.

Nom: Fowl Prénom: Artemis Signes particuliers : une intelligence redoutable Incroyable ! Il existe sur terre une personne aussi brillante que le célèbre bandit. Elle se nomme Minerva, elle est française et n'a que douze ans! L'ambitieuse prend Artemis de vitesse alors que le peuple des démons menace de quitter sa colonie. Dans cette partie diabolique, il n'y aura qu'un gagnant... Et ce ne sera peut-être pas Artemis.

Ordre de mission pour Holly Short, capitaine des Forces Armées de Régulation du Peuple des fées. Description du suspect à appréhender pour interrogatoire au centre de police du monde souterrain. Le second volume des aventures d'Artémis Fowl, le jeune génie millionnaire. Un univers captivant, plein de fantaisie, d'humour et de malice...

Et si le génie criminel n'était pas celui que vous croyiez ! Le jour de ses quinze ans, Artemis Fowl réunit les représentants du Peuple des Fées au pied d'un glacier en Islande. Il a un plan pour sauver la planète du réchauffement climatique. Un plan pour lequel il est prêt a investir sa fortune. Trop beau pour être vrai, se disent ses amis. Ce qui les inquiète davantage, c'est Artemis. Serait-il atteint du complexe d'Atlantis, qui provoque des troubles de la personnalité ?

Artemis Fowl II, son of a European crime lord, faces turmoil when his father vanishes, taking the family fortune with him, and leaving his mother in a catatonic state. Alongside his friend and bodyguard Butler, Artemis uncovers the existence of fairies and decodes their Book to capture one. He successfully captures LEPrecon officer Captain Holly Short, holding her for ransom. LEPrecon Commander Julius Root learns of this and orchestrates a mission to retrieve Holly, enlisting the help of the dwarf Mulch Diggums to tunnel into Fowl Manor. However, Artemis stays one step ahead, managing to evade capture. In a desperate move, the fairies attempt to stop time and "blue rinse" Fowl's house, a tactic that only affects living beings. Noticing that his mother has escaped the effect due to her condition, Artemis cleverly uses her sleeping pills to slip away, surprising the fairies. He retains the gold intended as a ransom for LEPrecon but decides to exchange half to revive his mother. This innovative tale has been described as a blend of James Bond, Encyclopedia Brown, and Grimms, offering a thrilling plot filled with high-tech weaponry, memorable characters, and sharp humor, making it a highly entertaining read.

Cosmo Hill 14, named for where orphan found, has heart stop during escape from Frayne Institute where companies test products' bad effects. Moody Stefan ~16 revives Cosmo with electric shock. His gang, dwarf medic Ditto 28 and pretty mechanic Mona ~15, bring Cosmo along to zap creatures. After near death, Supernaturalists see blue monsters suck energy from dying humans.

Fletcher Moon, alias Demi-Lune, est haut comme trois pommes. A 12 ans, il obtient le diplôme de détective privé sur Internet en se faisant passer pour son père. Le voilà confronté à sa première vraie affaire : Avril, 10 ans, lui demande de retrouver une mèche de cheveux de sa chanteuse préférée, qui lui a été volée. Mais rapidement, il découvre d'autres vols.