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Artemis Fowl

Eoin Colfer (1999)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages288 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSpace
CSM age10
Goodreads3.86/5 (563679)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceKidnappingAnimal Harm

Positive tags

AdventureHumorSelf-DiscoveryFound FamilyRedemption Arc

Hero archetypes

AntiheroComing-of-Age Hero

Heroine archetypes

Rich Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

AntiheroComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

AntiheroFaeUrban FantasyFish out of WaterHeistQuestTime TravelComing of AgeHard Magic System

Themes

RedemptionFamily LegacyTechnology vs MagicGrowing upMoralityGreed vs CompassionCultural Clash

Synopsis

When twelve-year-old evil genius Artemis Fowl tries to restore his family fortune by capturing a fairy and demanding a ransom in gold, the fairies fight back with magic, technology, and a particularly nasty troll.

Is Artemis Fowl appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Action-packed fantasy with clever twists where a young criminal genius kidnaps a fairy. Contains fantasy violence including troll attacks and magical combat, but no gore or mature themes.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, violence, and animal harm.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the clever antihero protagonist, high-tech fairy world, and fast-paced heist adventure with plenty of humor and action.

Tags

Science FantasyHeist FictionTechno-FantasyCriminal Mastermind