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Eoin Colfer Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

born 1965 · Wexford, Ireland
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)

Eoin Colfer booksbooks by Eoin ColferBenny and OmarArtemis FowlThe Arctic IncidentThe Wish List

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Who is Eoin Colfer?

Irish author Eoin Colfer created Artemis Fowl (2001), a 12-year-old criminal mastermind who takes on a high-tech fairy police force. He was Ireland’s Laureate na nÓg (children’s laureate) from 2014 to 2016.

Where to start

New to Eoin Colfer? Start with Artemis Fowl.

Eoin Colfer’s best-known books, in order

Eoin Colfer’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. Benny and Omar (1998)
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  2. The Wish List (2000)
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  3. Artemis Fowl (2001)
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  4. The Arctic Incident (2002)
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In the Court of King Arthur
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Kisington Town
Abbie Farwell Brown
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Little Jack Rabbit and Uncle John Hare
David Cory
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Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia: Being the Adventures of Prince Prigio's Son
Andrew Lang
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Tales from Spenser, Chosen from the Faerie Queene
Sophia H. MacLehose
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The Brownies and Prince Florimel; Or, Brownieland, Fairyland, and Demonland
Palmer Cox
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The Magic Soap Bubble
David Cory
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The Treasure of the Isle of Mist
W. W. Tarn
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Ting-a-ling
Frank R. Stockton
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Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children
Julian Hawthorne
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Bee: The Princess of the Dwarfs
Bee: The Princess of the Dwarfs
Anatole France
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Honey-Bee 1911
Honey-Bee 1911
Anatole France
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Eoin Colfer?

Irish author Eoin Colfer created Artemis Fowl (2001), a 12-year-old criminal mastermind who takes on a high-tech fairy police force. He was Ireland’s Laureate na nÓg (children’s laureate) from 2014 to 2016.

What is Eoin Colfer’s most famous book?

Artemis Fowl is a great place to start; other favourites include Benny and Omar, The Arctic Incident, The Wish List.

What age are Eoin Colfer’s books for?

Eoin Colfer’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).

Can I read Eoin Colfer’s books free online?

Eoin Colfer’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Eoin Colfer books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Eoin Colfer ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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