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gave the book a grade of "A−" and wrote that "pseudo science, overly complex schemes, and the requisite dwarf flatulence jokes abound, but the heart of the series remains with
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Artemis' transformation "from being a selfish criminal to a hero who is prepared to sacrifice everything for a good cause." Colfer had intended the series to be a trilogy but wrote more novels since the series spawned more ideas. He then "decided
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praised the book, writing: "Colfer pits his resourceful crew against an army of killer bunnies and decomposed corpses (most of the estate's other residents being off for
Christmas). All this is on the way to a smashing set of climactic twists and turns, just deserts and life-changing sacrifices."
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