About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing the heavy realization that their past actions have consequences, or if they are navigating the anxiety of a parent's serious illness. This installment of the Artemis Fowl series finds the teenage genius in a desperate race against time to save his mother from a life-threatening disease. To find the cure, Artemis must travel back in time to face his younger, more ruthless self and undo a selfish mistake he made years prior. It is an ideal pick for middle-grade readers who enjoy fast-paced action blended with high-tech gadgets and fairy magic. While the plot is high-octane, the heart of the story is about the transition from childhood selfishness to the burdens of adult responsibility and the power of redemption. It offers a safe space to discuss how we can't change the past, but we can work to make things right in the present.
