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I enjoyed this book but did not feel it quite lived up to the high ratings I based my purchase on. Part of its appeal was the promise of a circus story. And the story was very realistic in some ways, detailing how difficult and unrewarding (not to mention very dangerous)that life could be.

Some of the most interesting and moving parts of the book were actually those that took place in the nursing home that Jacob now lives in, remembering his youth with the circus. The author did a great job in describing the sadness, loneliness and other problems that befall the very aged. Especially those nearly forgotten by their families. Their cold treatment at the hands of people who barely see these elderly souls as human is all too real, having witnessed this myself when working in this type of facility. And another reason why I got out of nursing.

The love story was so-so, and years were wrapped up too quickly, at least for my taste. I looked forward to more stories of Jacob as the circus veterinarian. There was alot of potential there for interesting and moving stories about the animals, but that aspect was barely touched upon. Rather it was more about Jacob’s obsession with the beautiful Marlena.

I loved many of the interesting characters, but always felt I did not quite know them in spite of their frequent appearances throughout the story. Walter the dwarf as an example. He was one of my favorite characters. I found myself wanting more of his own story, but it wasn’t there.

I would recommend this as a light summer read, but would not look for more than an interesting diversion and brief look into the world of the circus folk when the animals were still transported by train and when the circus coming to town was the biggest news of the month.
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Book: Artemis Fowl
Author: Eoin Colfer
Publisher: Hyperion
Genre: Fantasy

Summary:
The book Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, has a 12 year old lead character who in the story kidnaps a fairy and when the fairy’s superiors find out that he did they attempt to get her back. This is a story on how a boy named Artemis Fowl kidnaps a fairy. The fairy’s name is Captain Holly Short and when she was replenishing her magic she was kidnaped. When the LEP (her superiors) find out he did they attempt to get her back! So the LEP try every idea they can think of. So things in this get a little… hectic. I highly recommend this book.

Artemis Fowl is Dynamic, Antagonist, and a primary character with his emotions drained boy and only feels greed and that’s it till the end of the book. Im not shier but i think he wears glasses, he is pale, and dose sometimes were a hosts jacket. He is 12 years old and is shorter then most kids his age. He avoids other kids his age. He is smarter then kids his age. Why this character is important to the story is because he makes a scheme to steel fairy gold by kidnaping Captain, Holly Short.

Butler is a Dynamic, Neutral, Primary character who is rather emotional but dose not feel greed. But dose feel anger, happiness, and agreement, and ETC. He is strong and helps his sister out with things. He is a bodyguard and is like a father to Artemis Foul. He can even fit into a suit of armor. He is important to the story because he is one of Artemis’s best friends and is like a father to Artemis.

Captain, Holly Short is a Static, Protagonist, and a Primary character who is usually angry and sometimes lies to people and is a real nice person. She is obviously a captain. She is medium sized and has blond hair and a black suit. She always forgets to do the reticule. She can be clumsy and mean. She is important to the story because she is kidnaped by Artemis Fowl for a ransom.

In this sad action packed story there is greed, kidnaps, happiness, and
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