Eoin Colfer ​

Eoin Colfer is an Irish author of children's books. He gained worldwide recognition for his award-winning Artemis Fowl series, a fantasy series featuring a young criminal mastermind. He has also written standalone novels and contributed to several anthologies.

Quick Facts ​

• Known for the Artemis Fowl series.
• His books have been translated into 44 languages and have sold over 25 million copies worldwide.
• In 2014, was announced as the author chosen to write the sixth installment of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series.
• Started writing in primary school with gripping Viking stories inspired by his history lessons.
• In 2001, the first book of Artemis Fowl series was published and became a New York Times Best Seller.

Background ​

Colfer was born in 1965 in Wexford, Ireland, where he was raised. He went to primary school in Wexford, where he developed a love for writing, drawing, and film. He later attended the University of Dublin, where he earned a degree in English and History. After graduation, he began teaching in Wexford, where he also started writing. His first book, Benny and Omar, was published in 1998, based on his experiences in Tunisia. His most successful series, Artemis Fowl, started in 2001 and it has been adapted into a Disney film. He has also written novels for adults, including Plugged and Screwed.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Colfer's writing style is characterized by a combination of wit, humor, and carefully crafted fantasy. His work manages to entertain while engaging readers in complex narratives and thoughtful themes, often related to morality and ethics. His books mark a significant contribution to children's literature, popularizing the genre of fantasy among a new generation of readers and providing positive, relatable characters for young people to identify with.

Notable Works ​

• Artemis Fowl series (2001-2012)
• The Supernaturalist (2004)
• The Wish List (2000)
• Airman (2008)
• The Fowl Twins series (2019-present)