"In 2001, Eoin Colfer published Artemis Fowl, a hilarious and rip-roaring science-fiction/fantasy adventure about a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind who kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. But these aren't the fairies of bedtime stories; these fairies are armed and dangerous. Artemis thinks he has them right where he wants them... until they stop playing by the rules. The novel was an instant sensation and became the start of an eight-book, internationally best-selling series. Now, with Kenneth Branagh directing, and an all-star cast that includes Dame Judi Dench, Nonso Anozie, and Josh Gad, Disney is taking the story to the silver screen, bringing the world of Artemis Fowl to life for a new generation." -- Back cover.

Special movie tie-in edition Includes excerpts from The Arctic incident and The Fowl twins. Bonus materials inside: a foreword from director Kenneth Branagh; a special message from Eoin Colfer; eight pages of full-color photos from the movie.