Ages 10+1-min guideFantasyAdventure
Artemis Fowl
by Eoin Colfer
Good fitA good fit for most kids 10 and up. A clever criminal mastermind versus high-tech fairies. Action and some violence.
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What it’s about
Twelve-year-old genius Artemis Fowl kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short, to get a ransom of fairy gold.
The ending
What might come up
ViolenceSomeFights, guns and one very bloody troll attack.
KidnappingSomeHolly is held captive.
Family stressSomeHis father is missing, and his mother is mentally ill.
LanguageA little'Damn' and 'hell' about a dozen times.
Smoking and drinkingA littleA fairy commander smokes cigars. Artemis drinks champagne once.
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
A villain as the hero.
Free printable quiz
- 1Who does Artemis kidnap?
- 2Who is his bodyguard?
- 3What does Artemis want?
- 4What does Artemis wish for?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
