World Harry Potter Day: 5 best-selling book series of all time

Harry Potter  Harry Potter is a fantasy series by JK Rowling about a young wizard who attends Hogwarts School, battles dark forces and discovers friendship. As per Wikimedia, the book has sold 600 million copies.

Goosebumps Goosebumps is a spooky-fun children’s horror book series by RL Stine, featuring creepy twists, haunted creatures and scary adventures. 400 million copies of this book has been sold till date.

Dairy of a Wimpy Kid This is a humourous book series by Jeff Kinney, following middle-schooler Greg Heffley as he navigates school, family and friendships—captured in comic-style journal entries and hilarious mishaps. The books have sold 275 million copies.

Berenstain Bears The Berenstain Bears is a beloved children’s book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, featuring a bear family learning life lessons through relatable stories. It has sold over 260 million copies worldwide.

Sweet Valley High This was a teen drama book series by Francine Pascal, centered around identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield. It has sold over 150 million copies.

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