Penguin Readers Level 4: Artemis Fowl (ELT Graded Reader)

Apr 28, 2025 12:22 PM

Author:Eoin Colfer

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.

Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.

The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.

Visit the Penguin Readers website

Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Artemis Fowl is twelve years old and he is a clever and dangerous criminal. He discovers that fairies have gold - a lot of gold - and he wants some of it. But these fairies are not the fairies you read about in children's books. They are not sweet and friendly. They have guns, and they are ready to fight.

Reviews

Stonkingly good . . . a compelling adventure and a nuanced celebration of friendship and family love

—— Guardian

An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart

—— Anna James, author of Pages & Co

Imaginative . . . Entertaining, comical and breezy, and the settings are conjured in transporting detail

—— The Times

A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Magical elements, complicated plot twists and colourful characters will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans

—— Kirkus

A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail

—— Fiona Noble , The Bookseller

Absolutely wonderful

—— Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse

An engaging ode to the bonds of family and friendship, the power of teamwork, and the magic that we all have inside ourselves

—— Booklist

Action-packed . . . Engaging

—— Publishers Weekly

I feel it’s a new dimension in imagination and the prose is beautiful. It is exciting and adventurous.

—— The Irish Times

Mouth-watering attention to names and place names... adding greatly to the story's enjoyment factor. The story itself - part saga, legend and adventure - swings along at a fair old clatter. Terry Pratchett's writing is vivid and immediate. He wastes no time. There is little padding. The swiftness of the storyline is everything.... For young readers unaware of Pratchett's oeuvre, The Carpet People is a fine introduction

—— The Junior Bookshelf

Wacky, weird stuff which should make you think twice about crossing the living room!

—— TV Hits Magazine

It's a winner

—— School Librarian

Catherine Doyle's delightful novel moves deftly from melancholy to "jolly holly", genial all the way

—— Financial Times

An instant Christmas classic

—— The Irish Times

Action-packed, full of imagination...uplifting

—— The Independent

Previous Article：Blueblood Next Article：The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little Mermaid

Comments

Welcome to zzdbook comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.