Dive into magical mayhem with Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series
Eoin Colfer (pronounced Owen) knows how to make mischief magical. The Irish author, best known for the internationally bestselling Artemis Fowl series, has spent decades blending fantasy, folklore, and futuristic tech into adventures for tween readers and his millions of fans. If you somehow missed reading the eight-book series (that was originally meant to be a trilogy), you might’ve caught the 2020 film adaptation on Disney starring Michael Rouse, Racheal Ofori, and Josh Gad.
While Artemis Fowl may be his most well-known series, this former primary school teacher turned full-time writer is returning on Nov. 11 with a brand-new adventure in The Juniper Lane Adventures, Firefox Moon. This time, the master storyteller is inviting readers to join Juniper and her trusty flying reindeer, Skära, as they protect a magical forest in the heart of London—a forest that’s suddenly become a magnet for chaos.
If you grew up on Artemis Fowl, this book will feel like coming home. Colfer’s worldbuilding is lush, his characters unforgettable, and his ability to balance whimsy with peril makes Firefox Moon a standout in middle-grade fantasy and perfect for a new generation. Geared toward readers age 8 to 12, Colfer’s creative mix of lore, fantasy, and sci-fi will win with adults, too. (For more adult reads, you can check out Highfire (2020) a fantasy world featuring a vodka-drinking, Flashdance-loving dragon in a Louisiana bayou.)
Read on for more about Firefox Moon and other top picks from Eoin Colfer you can find on the Libby app.
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Juniper thought guarding Cedar Wood would be easy. After all, her mentor Niko promised there was only a “teeny-tiny” chance of leftover magic attracting trouble. Spoiler: he was wrong. When a witch with a flaming dagger, a cursed queen, and a pack of vengeful wolves descend on the forest, Juniper discovers they’re all chasing the same thing—a legendary fox rumored to grant wishes under the midsummer Blood Moon.
The stakes? Nothing less than the fate of Cedar Wood…and maybe all of Britain.
⛰️ Check out more of Colfer’s adventures:
Juniper's Christmas
by Eoin Colfer
When eleven-year-old Juniper Lane enlists a mysterious woodsman (who might just be Santa) for help, she’s swept into a whirlwind of North Pole magic, mischievous reindeer, and a daring race to save Christmas from a cunning crime boss.
A joyful, heartwarming Christmas classic-in-the-making recommended by The New York Times: "Have no fear: Juniper's Christmas will restore any child's holiday spirit."
The Fowl Twins
by Eoin Colfer
With all the hallmarks that made the Artemis Fowl series so popular, this hilarious spinoff adventure stars Artemis' younger brothers, along with a nefarious nobleman, a shadowy nun, and a fairy intern, and a maverick troll.
Airman
by Eoin Colfer
Conor Broekhart was born to fly. It’s the 1890s, and Conor and his family live on the sovereign Saltee Islands, off the Irish coast. Conor spends his days studying the science of flight with his tutor and exploring the castle with the king's daughter, Princess Isabella. But the boy's idyllic life changes forever the day he discovers a deadly conspiracy against the king.
The Supernaturalist
by Eoin Colfer
In a grim future where orphaned boys are forced to test deadly products, 13-year-old Cosmo Hill escapes a brutal institute and joins the Supernaturalists, a renegade crew who can see life-draining creatures no one else believes exist.
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Whether you’ve followed Colfer since his Artemis Fowl days or are just diving into his newest adventure, pick up one of these reads to experience more of his magical tales on the Libby app.
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Annie Suhy
Annie Suhy is the editor of Libby Life. When she’s not working, practicing yoga, or petting cats, she’s doing paint-by-numbers and buying more plants. An avid poetry fan, her favorite collection is The Splinter Factory by Jeffrey McDaniel. She is an Aries.