Artemis Fowl, study guide & Activities

Artemis Fowl
by Eoin Colfer
About_
Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer, follows a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind who discovers the hidden world of
fairies and devises an elaborate scheme to steal their gold. When Artemis kidnaps LEP officer Holly Short, he sets
off a high-stakes standoff between his family’s estate and the fairy world’s most capable forces. The novel blends
humor, adventure, and fantasy while exploring themes of greed, family loyalty, and redemption. This study guide
contains 117 questions across 9 chapter sections (90 Factual + 27 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1
Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 9 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (90 total), 9 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (27 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 5-7
Teacher Note_
This guide helps students track the fast-paced plot and clever schemes at the heart of Artemis Fowl while building
strong comprehension of characters and events. The factual questions reinforce plot recall, while the critical
questions encourage deeper discussion about morality, family, and redemption. We hope this resource saves you
preparation time while making the story come alive in your classroom!