Artemis Fowl Books in Order
Artemis Fowl is a 9-book series by Eoin Colfer for ages 9+, at a grades 4–7 reading level, with moderate content (HootRated intensity 3/5).
- Books
- 9
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Moderate
- HootRated 3/5
Artemis Fowl Reading Order
All 9 Artemis Fowl books, numbered in series order; books without a confirmed series number follow, by publication date.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artemis Fowl | Level 7 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 2 | Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 3 | Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 4 | Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 5 | Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 6 | Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 7 | The Atlantis Complex (Artemis Fowl #7) 2010 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 8 | Last Guardian 2012 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| Also in the series (no confirmed series number) | ||||
| — | Eternity Code 2013 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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 a grades 4–7 reading level, with average content intensity 3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
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
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Questions about the Artemis Fowl series
- What reading level is the Artemis Fowl series?
- Artemis Fowl books are at a grades 4–7 reading level (average grade level 5.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9+. There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Artemis Fowl books?
- Read the Artemis Fowl books in series order: Book 1: Artemis Fowl; Book 2: Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident; Book 3: Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code; Book 4: Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception; Book 5: Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony; and 4 more. 1 more book has no confirmed series number and is listed after the numbered books by publication date.
- What age is the Artemis Fowl series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Artemis Fowl for ages 9+. Content is moderate (HootRated intensity 3/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.