Ever wondered who the most popular children’s authors are?

Wonder no more! Here’s a list of the 25 most popular authors for the last month or so, based on how many times their books have been borrowed from Wellington City Libraries.

1. Daisy Meadows – author of the Rainbow Magic series

2. Geronimo Stilton – funny comics about a mouse detective

3. Enid Blyton – classic stories of school mischief, adventure, and magical fantasy

4. Jacqueline Wilson – loads of popular books, you’ll never run out

5. H. I. Larry – author of the action series ‘Zac Power’ that’s perfect for younger readers

6. Erin Hunter – author of the Warriors series

7. Susannah Leigh – writes those amazing puzzle adventure books

8. Adam Blade – author of the Beast Quest series

9. Roald Dahl – classic laugh-out-loud funny fantasy stories, many have been made into movies too!

10. Andy Griffiths – writes very funny short stories

11. Jeff Kinney – author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

12. Megan McDonald – author of the Judy Moody series

13. Stephen Cole – author of the Astrosaurs series

14. Sally Rippin – author of the Billie B. Brown series, great for younger readers

15. Rick Riordan – author of the Heroes of Olympus series and others, great fantasy adventure based on Greek, Roman, and Egyptian myths

16. Alan MacDonald – author of the Dirty Bertie series

17. Francesca Simon – author of the Horrid Henry series

18. Dav Pilkey – author of the captain Underpants series, great for those who like disgusting humour

19. J. K. Rowling – author of the classic series Harry Potter

20. Thea Stilton – similar to Geronimo Stilton, comic-style mouse mysteries

21. Cressida Cowell – author of the How to train your Dragon series, which has been made into a popular movie too.

22. Emily Rodda – an author who has written many fantasy adventure series, including Rowan of Rin, Raven Hill Mysteries, and Deltora Quest.

23. R. L. Stine – author of many spooky horror stories

24. John Flanagan – author of the Ranger’s Apprentice series

25. Lemony Snicket – author of the zany series A Series of Unfortunate Events

 

You can search for these authors in the library catalogue. Which one’s your favourite?

 

 

Top 10 Fiction for February

Favorite children’s summer reads.  Have you read them all?  Grab one and find out if it’s your new favorite!

1. Diary of a wimpy kid series by Jeff Kinney

2. Dirty Bertie series by Alan MacDonald

3. Where’s Wally? series by  Martin Handford

4. Ruby Redfort series by  Lauren Child

5. Conspiracy 365 series by Gabrielle Lord

6. Harry Potter and the philosopher’s stone  by  J. K. Rowling

7. Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy by Dav Pilkey

8. Percy Jackson and the Titan’s curse  by  Rick Riordan

9. The son of Neptune by  Rick Riordan

10. Attack of the bandit cats by Geronimo Stilton

 

Top 10 fiction for August

The most popular fiction for August! The top three series have been there for a while now – can we knock them down the list a bit for September…?

1.  Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney (series)

2.  Dirty Bertie by Alan MacDonald (series)

3.  Conspiracy 365 by Gabrielle Lord (series)

4.  Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford

5.  Attack of the bandit cats by Geronimo Stilton

6.  Four mice deep in the jungle by Geronimo Stilton

7.  Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy by Dav Pilkey

8.  Puzzle pirates by Susannah Leigh

9.  Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child

10.  Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl

 

Top 10 Fiction for June

Here are the most popular children’s fiction titles for June:

1. Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney (series)

2. Dirty Bertie by Alan MacDonald (series)

3. Conspiracy 365 by Gabrielle Lord (series)

4. Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford (puzzle book series)

5. Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child

6. Puzzle pirates by Susannah Leigh

7. Harry Potter and the philosopher’s stone by J. K. Rowling

8. Judy Moody & Stink by Megan McDonald (series)

9. Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy by Dav Pilkey

10. The mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

 

Top 10 fiction for May

Here are the most popular fiction books for May:

1. Diary of a wimpy kid series by Jeff Kinney

2. Dirty Bertie series by Alan MacDonald

3. Conspiracy 365 series by Gabrielle Lord

4. Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy by Dav Pilkey

5. Where’s Wally? series by Martin handford

6. Judy Moody & Stink series by Megan McDonald

7. Captain Underpants and the revolting revenge of the radioactive robo-boxers by Dav Pilkey

8. Puzzle pirates by Susannah Leigh

9. Charlie and the chocolate factory by Roald dahl

10. James and the giant peach by Roald Dahl

 

(special mention to The Hobbit, which continues to be in the top 15 most popular books for children!)

 

Top ten Fiction for April

Here’s the ten most popular fiction books for April.

 

1. Diary of a wimpy kid series by Jeff Kinney

2. Dirty Bertie series by Alan MacDonald

3. Conspiracy 365 series by Gabrielle Lord

4. Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child

5. Captain Underpants and the big bad battle of the bionic booger boy by Dav Pilkey

6. Puzzle pirates by Susannah Leigh

7. Harry Potter and the philosopher’s  stone By J. K. Rowling

8. Judy Moody and Stink series by Megan McDonald

9. Captain Underpants and the terrifying return of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav Pilkey

10. The magic finger by Roald Dahl

Top 10 fiction for March

Here are the most popular children’s fiction books for March. How many have you read?

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney

2. Conspiracy 365 series by Gabrielle Lord

3. Dirty Bertie by Alan MacDonald

4. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling (HP is still popular!)

5. Where’s Wally series by Martin Handford

6. Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy (part 1 and 2) by Dav Pilkey

7. Judy Moody and Stink series by Megan McDonald

8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

9. Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl
10. Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child

 

 

 

 

Top 10: Fiction for February

Super-dooper February fiction! Here are the Top 10 fiction books:

  1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney
  2. Dirty Bertie series by Alan MacDonald
  3. Conspiracy 365 series by Gabrielle Lord
  4. The Girl in Blue by Margaret Beames (NZ Author!)
  5. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
  6. Where’s Wally? series by Martin Handford
  7. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling
  8. Puzzle Pirates by Susannah Leigh
  9. Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy by Dav Pilkey
  10. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling

Top 10 for December

Here are the ten most wanted and reserved books for December.

1. Diary of a wimpy kid: the third wheel by Jeff Kinney

4th month in a row this book is on the Top 10 list.

2. The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

6 months on the Top 10 list – the most popular book this year maybe?

3. LEGO Ninjago: masters of Spinjitzu: character encyclopedia by Claire Sipi

1st time on the Top 10 and straight to number 3 on the list – wow!

4. Captain Underpants and the revolting revenge of the radioactive robo-boxers by Dav. Pilkey

2nd month on the Top 10 list for the latest book in the popular Capatin Underpants series.

5. Big Nate flips out by Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate has gone up 2 places on the last this month; it was in 7th place last time.

6. Trust no one by Linda Sue Park

The latest book in the 39 Clues series. This was 9th on last month’s list, and 6th this month. Where will it be on the January list…?

7. The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

Read the book before seeing the movie- it’s much better that way!

8. Olympic games and world records book by Keir Radnedge

This was on the Top 10 list in October, and now it’s back in December.

9. Vigrash the clawed eagle by Adam Blade

Beast Quest lovers – one of the newest books in the series (the 70th book in the Beast Quest series), and new to the Top 10 list.

10. Mirka the ice horse by Adam Blade

Another Beast Quest book (number 71 in the series) and also new to the Top 10 list.

 

 

Top 10 September

September is quite exciting – check out the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book!

1. Mark of Athena, Rick Riordan – New Book – this is the 3rd time the 3rd book in the Heroes of Olympus Series is #1 on the Reserves list!

2. Kingdom of the Wicked, Derek Landy – Available Now – The latest Skulduggery Pleasant is up from #10 last month.

3. Yellowfang’s SecretErin Hunter –  New Bookup from # 4 last month – the 5th book in the Super Edition Arc.

4. Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers, Dav Pilkey – Available Now – 4th month on the Top 10!

5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the third wheel, Jeff Kinney – New Book – The latest in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Greg is in middle school – it debuts at #5! Reserve it now!

6. Big Book of Billy B. BrownSally Rippin – New Book – 4th month on the top 10 list!

7. Guide to Pokemon Legends, – New Book – 1st time on the list. Reserve now and learn all about the legends of Pokemon!

8. The Third DoorEmily Rodda – New Book – Join Rye as he faces another door – the third, wooden door.

9. The 26-Storey TreehouseAndy Griffiths – Available Now – Get in quick – For everyone who enjoyed the 13-Storey Treehouse!

10. Emerald StarJacqueline Wilson – New Book – Reserve your copy of Hetty Feather’s latest adventure now!