The Next Harry Potter? Bestsellers in Children’s Fantasy

Following on the heels of Harry Potter and The Golden Compass, will one of the other of this year’s children’s fantasy bestsellers be the next multi-media success?

Tunnels
Currently ranked number 4 in Barnes & Noble 2007 bestsellers to date in the children’s fantasy and magic category (right behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) this book follows the adventures of London teen Will Burrows and friend Chester, who follow his father down a mysterious tunnel. Dark and frightening journeys await the duo.

The Spiderwick Chronicles
At number 5 on the Barnes & Noble list is the boxed set The Spiderwick Chronicles. A mysterious letter leads Jared, Simon and Mallory Grace into a world populated by goblins, elves and many other fantastical creatures that appears to exist in parallel with the real world.

Starcatchers Series
Peter and the Secret of Rundoon is the finale of the Starcatchers series. Heroes Peter and Molly once again battle the evil Lord Ombra to save the world.

Dark River
Follows the three anointed felines, Hollypaw, Jaypaw and Lionpaw, in their quest to fulfill the ancient prophecy regarding the future of the clans. Dark River is the second of the Warriors series.

Olympians Series
The fabled Olympians of classical mythology and their offspring, including Percy, son of Poseidon, and Thalia, daughter of Zeus are the champions of these stories that combine the ancient world and modern life.

Want to know the number 1 best seller on Barnes & Nobel’s list? Puff the Magic Dragon.

Classics How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Where the Wild Things Are, and The Chronicles of Narnia also top the list.

For the full Barnes & Noble bestseller list visit http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?CAT=421249&srt=S&z=y&cds2Pid=17801