The Fan's Guide to Artemis Fowl: Demons, Fairies, and the Unauthorized Secrets Behind Eoin Colfer's World
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What’s inside...
Lois H. Gresh’s companion book takes readers behind the scenes of Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl universe. Through engaging essays, factual sidebars, quizzes, and myth-busting science notes, Gresh explores fairy technology, demon time-spells, Irish mythology, and the moral journey of boy-genius Artemis. Part handbook, part science explainer, the guide encourages fans to examine folklore, physics, and ethics while deepening their enjoyment of Colfer’s novels.
Age
9-12
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Artemis Fowl Ii
Mulch Diggums
Captain Holly Short
Foaly
Domovoi Butler
Discussion points
Which gadget from the book feels most realistic? Why?
How does Irish folklore shape the fairy culture described?
What actions transform Artemis from villain to ally?
Can science ever ‘prove’ or ‘disprove’ myths?
Tip: Role play these questions
Research one Irish legend together after reading a chapter.
Compare a fairy device to modern technology via a simple web search.
Ask your child to invent their own LEP gadget and explain how it works.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity drives innovation
Explanation: The guide links fairy tech to real science discoveries.
Real-World Application: Kids can explore STEM experiments inspired by fictional gadgets.
Example Lesson: Ethical choices matter
Explanation: Artemis’s shift from greed to altruism is dissected.
Real-World Application: Children learn to evaluate motives behind their decisions.
Example Lesson: Cultural stories shape identity
Explanation: Irish myths inform fairy customs in the series.
Real-World Application: Readers can investigate folktales from their own backgrounds.