Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests. This week’s list of bestsellers is from Toad Hall Children’s Bookstore, 1206 W. 38th.

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

3. P.S. Longer Letter Later by Paula Danziger

4. My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen

5. Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman

6. A Peddler’s Dream by Janice Shefelman

7. Stone Water by Barbara Snow Gilbert

8. Buried Onions by Gary Soto

9. Forestwife by Theresa Tomlinson

10.Virtual War by Gloria Skurzynski

This article appears in August 6 • 1999 and August 6 • 1999 (Cover).

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