From The Mirror: quote:IRELAND'S very own version of the Harry Potter book will hit the shelves next week.Artemis Fowl is tipped to become a children's favourite and make its creator Eoin Colfer millions - just like Harry Potter author JK Rowling.Eoin's book is about a 12-year-old boy who goes on adventures involving streetwise leprechauns.Eoin, a teacher, was given the biggest ever advance for a children's novel by an unknown author.The 35-year-old clinched a pounds 500,000 deal with London publisher Puffin as well as pounds 350,000 for a movie.Eoin, from Co Wexford and who has a three-year-old son, has taken two years off from teaching to work on his second Artemis book.
May as well add that that 2 year break is now permanent. Colfer is now a full time writer, with the 5th book in the Artemis Fowl series being written now. Cant wait for it!
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May as well add that that 2 year break is now permanent. Colfer is now a full time writer, with the 5th book in the Artemis Fowl series being written now. Cant wait for it!
Like Artemis Fowl? Then youll love the Artemis Fowl FanGathering. We have info, fanart, fanfics, games, wordsearches, fonts and more! Have a look, and maybe even join the forums?
