Artemis Fowl is a book series that Alison read as a child, although I never did. Benedict got the first one for his birthday and has devoured them all. He begged me to read them, too, and many of his references come from the book.

I finally made it through the first book in the series. It was a quick read, and I instantly saw why he so enjoys the series. A genius 12-year old boy uses his wit and technology to outsmart mythical creatures.

As a grown man, it wasn’t for me, but I’m glad that I now have a new basis for communicating with him, and context for many of his comments.

ISBN: 978-1368036986