Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

'Shadowmancer' Touted as 'Hotter than Potter'

Shadowmancer, an allegorical novel for teens about the battle between good and evil, has become a British bestseller, been translated into 20 languages and optioned for the movies. In the United States, the book's publisher is declaring it 'hotter than Potter,' but some critics say first-time author G.P. Taylor's writing is no match for J.K. Rowling. Jeff Lunden reports.

Copyright 2004 NPR