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 |
| Nationality | Ireland |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
| Period | 1998–present |
| Genre | Children's fantasy, science fiction and adventure novels |
| Notable works | Artemis Fowl series |
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Eoin Colfer (born May 14, 1965) is a famous Irish author. He writes many popular books for children. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a primary school teacher.
Eoin Colfer is best known for creating the exciting Artemis Fowl series. He also wrote the sixth book in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, called And Another Thing ..., which came out in October 2009. In October 2016, he released Iron Man: The Gauntlet for Marvel Comics. From 2014 to 2016, he was Ireland's Children's Laureate, known as Laureate na nÓg.
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About Eoin Colfer's Life
Eoin Colfer was born in Wexford, Ireland. He grew up with four brothers and sisters. His father was a teacher and historian. His mother taught drama.
From a young age, Eoin loved theatre. He often practiced lines with his mother. His very first piece of writing was a play for a Christmas show. As a child, he worked at Loftus Hall. This place later inspired Fowl Manor in his Artemis Fowl books.
He studied at the University of Dublin. After graduating, he taught in Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Tunisia for four years. His travels and Irish background inspired many of his early stories.
Eoin Colfer became famous worldwide in 2001. That's when the first Artemis Fowl book became a New York Times Best Seller. Many of his other books have also become bestsellers. His books have won many awards. These include the British Children’s Book of the Year.
Eoin Colfer's Books
Eoin Colfer has written many different series and standalone books. Here are some of his most well-known works.
The Artemis Fowl Adventures
This is Eoin Colfer's most famous series. It follows the adventures of a young criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl.
- Artemis Fowl Main Series
- 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 Series
This series continues the adventures with Artemis Fowl's younger brothers.
- 1. The Fowl Twins (2019)
- 2. The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges (2020)
- 3. The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve (2021)
Artemis Fowl Companion Books
- The Artemis Fowl Files (2004)
- Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel (2007)
- 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)
Other Popular Series
- The Supernaturalist
- 1. The Supernaturalist (2004)
- The Supernaturalist: The Graphic Novel (2012)
- Eoin Colfer's Legends
- 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)
- 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)
Standalone Novels
Eoin Colfer has also written many books that are not part of a series.
- The Wish List (2001)
- Airman (2008)
- Highfire (2020), also known as The Last Dragon on Earth.
Children's Picture 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)
Graphic Novels
Eoin Colfer has also worked on graphic novels. These are like comic books but with longer stories.
- Illegal (2015, with Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano)
- Global (2023, with Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano)
Movies and TV Shows Based on His Books
Some of Eoin Colfer's stories have been made into movies and TV shows.
Poison Pen Film
In 2014, a romantic comedy film called Poison Pen was made. This was the first movie screenplay written by Eoin Colfer. It premiered in July 2014.
Artemis Fowl Film
A movie based on Artemis Fowl was directed by Kenneth Branagh. It was released on Disney+ in June 2020.
Highfire TV Series
Eoin Colfer's novel "Highfire" was planned to become a TV series. It was expected to feature Nicolas Cage voicing a character. The series moved to Paramount+ in July 2022.
Theatre and Musicals
Eoin Colfer has also written for the stage.
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
