Artemis Fowl Books in Order
9 books by Eoin Colfer. Reading level: Grades 4.1–5. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Artemis Fowl (9 books by Eoin Colfer) lands at reading level Grades 4.1–5, with average content intensity 2.9/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Artemis Fowl Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book 1 | Artemis Fowl Eoin Colfer | Level 5 | Moderate |
| Book 2 | Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident Eoin Colfer | Level 5 | Moderate |
| Book 3 | Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code Eoin Colfer | Level 5 | Moderate |
| Book 4 | Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception Eoin Colfer | Level 5 | Moderate |
| Book 5 | Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony Eoin Colfer | Level 5 | Moderate |
| Book 6 | Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox Eoin Colfer | Level 5 | Moderate |
| Book 7 | The Atlantis Complex (Artemis Fowl #7) Eoin Colfer | Level 5 | Moderate |
| Book 8 | Last Guardian Eoin Colfer | Level 5 | Moderate |
| — | Eternity Code Eoin Colfer | Level 4-5 | Mild |
All Artemis Fowl Books
Artemis Fowl
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox
Eoin Colfer
The Atlantis Complex (Artemis Fowl #7)
Eoin Colfer
The Atlantis Complex (Artemis Fowl #7)
Eoin Colfer
Last Guardian
Eoin Colfer
Last Guardian
Eoin Colfer
Eternity Code
Eoin Colfer
Eternity Code
Eoin Colfer
Questions about the Artemis Fowl series
- What reading level is the Artemis Fowl series?
- The Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer is at a Grades 4.1–5 reading level (average Grade 4.9). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Artemis Fowl books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 9 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Artemis Fowl series appropriate for?
- The Artemis Fowl series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.9/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.