* Series: Artemis Fowl
* Genre: Fantasy, action, adventure
* Age range: 9-12 years
* Plot: Artemis Fowl is a 12-year-old criminal mastermind who lives in Ireland. He uses his intelligence and skills to steal from criminals and other bad guys. When he learns that there is a fairy world hidden under the ground, he decides to steal from them as well. But the fairies are not as helpless as Artemis thinks, and they fight back. Artemis finds himself in a battle of wits and magic against the fairies, and he must use all of his skills to survive.
* Why it's interesting: Artemis Fowl is a clever and original middle-grade series that follows the adventures of a teenage criminal mastermind. The books are full of action, adventure, and humor, and they explore themes of good vs. evil, friendship, and family.