World Report: November 12, 2004 Vol. 10 Iss. 9
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Best-selling Kids' Books
J.K. Rowling must have a secret storytelling formula! Her fifth book in the Harry Potter series outsold all other books last year. These hardcover kids' books were tops in 2003.
1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J.K. Rowling: 12,193,847 copies
2. The Slippery Slope (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book the Tenth), by Lemony Snicket: 892,046
3. Eragon, by Christopher Paolini: 864,253
4. The English Roses, by Madonna: 718,942
5. The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss: 691,792
Source: Publishers Weekly, 2003
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