The Supernaturalist

By Eoin Colfer

About the author

• From Ireland

• Was a teacher

• Has two children

• Can now support his family with his writing

• Best know for his Artemis Fowl series

The Story

• A group of young people who are outsiders in society

• The have a special ability to see creatures that most people don’t see

• They believe these creatures are killing people and try to stop them

• Many exciting adventures

The characters

• A strong male hero, but one who isn’t perfect

• A strong female hero

• A newcomer to the group, who has to earn their trust

• A little bit of romance (but I won’t tell you between who)

The Book

• A surprise ending?

• First published as a hardcover by Hyperion Books in 2004

• In paperback in 2005

• Soon to be an audiobook

Recomendations

• Short chapters with appealing titles

• Lots of action

• A little bit of romance

• Has a good message, but doesn’t come on too heavy with it

• Although written for ages 12 and up, even adults enjoy it