Eoin Colfer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eoin Colfer
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Colfer at Waterstones London in 2023
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| Born | 14 May 1965 Wexford, Ireland |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Period | 1998–present |
| Genre | Children's fantasy, science fiction and adventure novels |
| Notable works | Artemis Fowl series |
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Eoin Colfer (born 14 May 1965) is a famous Irish author. He writes many popular children's books. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a primary school teacher.
Colfer is best known for creating the exciting Artemis Fowl series. In 2008, he was asked to write the sixth book in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, called And Another Thing .... This book came out in 2009. He also wrote Iron Man: The Gauntlet for Marvel Comics in 2016. From 2014 to 2016, he was Ireland's Children's Laureate, known as Laureate na nÓg.
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About Eoin Colfer
Eoin Colfer was born in Wexford, Ireland. He studied at Dublin University and earned a degree in Education. After graduating, Colfer worked as a teacher for four years. He taught in countries like Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Tunisia. His travels and his Irish background have inspired many of his early stories.
He became famous around the world in 2001. That's when the first Artemis Fowl book became a New York Times Best Seller. Since then, many of his other books have also become bestsellers. Some of his other popular books include Half Moon Investigations, The Wish List, and The Supernaturalist. He also wrote a series called Eoin Colfer's Legends.
In 2008, Colfer published Airman, which also became a bestseller. More than half of his books have appeared on the New York Times list. His books have won many awards too. These include the British Children’s Book of the Year and The Irish Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year.
Eoin Colfer's Books
Eoin Colfer has written many books for young readers. Here are some of his most well-known series and standalone novels.
The Fowl Adventures
This is Eoin Colfer's most famous series. It follows the adventures of a young criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl.
- Artemis Fowl
- 1. Artemis Fowl (2001)
- 2. Artemis Fowl and the Arctic Incident (2002)
- 3. Artemis Fowl and the Eternity Code (2003)
- 4. Artemis Fowl and the Opal Deception (2005)
- 5. Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony (2006)
- 6. Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox (2008)
- 7. Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex (2010)
- 8. Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian (2012)
- The Fowl Twins
This series continues the adventures in the Artemis Fowl world, focusing on Artemis's younger twin brothers.
- 1. The Fowl Twins (2019)
- 2. The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges (2020)
- 3. The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve (2021)
Companion books for Artemis Fowl
These books offer extra stories and information about the Artemis Fowl world.
- LEPrecon (short story; 2004)
- Artemis Fowl: The Seventh Dwarf (short story; 2004)
- The Artemis Fowl Files (companion book; 2004)
- Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel (2007, revised editions; 2014, 2019)
- Artemis Fowl and the Arctic Incident - The Graphic Novel (2009)
- Artemis Fowl and the Eternity Code - The Graphic Novel (2013)
- Artemis Fowl and the Opal Deception - Graphic Novel (2014)
The Supernaturalist
- 1. The Supernaturalist (2004)
- Companion books
- The Supernaturalist: The Graphic Novel (2012)
Eoin Colfer's Legends
This series tells fun, legendary tales.
- 1. Legend of Spud Murphy (2005)
- 2. Legend of Captain Crow’s Teeth (2006)
- 3. Legend of the Worst Boy in the World (2008)
W.A.R.P. (Witness Anonymous Relocation Program)
This series is about a secret program that helps witnesses disappear.
- 1. W.A.R.P. The Reluctant Assassin (2013)
- 2. W.A.R.P. The Hangman's Revolution (2014)
- 3. W.A.R.P. The Forever Man (2015)
Half Moon Investigations
- 1. Half Moon Investigations (2006)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Eoin Colfer was chosen to write the sixth book in this famous science fiction series. The original author, Douglas Adams, had written five books. Adams' family asked Colfer to continue the story. Colfer was a big fan of the series. He said it was like being given a superpower!
- 6. And Another Thing... (2009)
Marvel Comics
- Iron Man: the Gauntlet (2016)
Doctor Who
- A Big Hand For The Doctor (2013)
Standalone novels
These are books that are not part of a series.
- The Wish List (2001)
- Click, chapter 3 (2007)
- Airman (2008)
- Highfire (2020) (also called The Last Dragon on Earth)
Children's books
- Imaginary Fred (2015, with Oliver Jeffers)
- The Dog Who Lost His Bark (2019, with P. J. Lynch)
- Little Big Sister (2023, with Celia Ivey)
- Three Tasks for a Dragon (2023, with P. J. Lynch)
Holiday books
- Juniper's Christmas (2023)
Graphic novels
Eoin Colfer has also worked on graphic novels. These are like comic books but often longer. He worked with Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano on the Artemis Fowl graphic novels. They also released an adult graphic novel called Illegal and a young adult graphic novel called Global.
Film and TV adaptations
Some of Eoin Colfer's books have been made into movies or TV shows.
Poison Pen
In 2014, a romantic comedy film called Poison Pen was made. This was the first movie script written by Eoin Colfer. The film was shot in Ireland. It was also made in an eco-friendly way, trying to reduce its impact on the environment.
Artemis Fowl
The first Artemis Fowl book was made into a movie by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The famous director Kenneth Branagh directed it. The movie was first planned for cinemas in 2019, then 2020. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was released on Disney+ in June 2020 instead.
Highfire
Eoin Colfer's novel "Highfire" is being adapted into a TV series. The actor Nicolas Cage is involved in producing the series and will voice a character. It was first planned for Prime Video and later moved to Paramount+.
Theatre and Musicals
Eoin Colfer has also written for the stage.
Theatre plays
- Holy Mary (2011)
- The Legend of Captain Crow's Teeth (2012)
- My Real Life (2015)
- The Comeback Vehicle (2019)
Musicals
- The Lords of Love (2010)
- The Belle Bottoms (2014)
- Noël the Musical (2016)
See also
In Spanish: Eoin Colfer para niños
