Harry Potter book sales total 250 million

JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books have hit a quarter of a billion sales which is an “unprecedented” figure, the author’s agent said today.

The series of five books has now shifted 250 million copies globally, and she is now at work on the sixth title.

The books have been translated into 60 languages including Gujarati, Latin, Faroese and Macedonian and sold in more than 200 territories around the world.

Rowling’s agent Christopher Little said today: “We are delighted JK Rowling’s books continue to win new fans internationally and look forward to introducing Harry Potter to yet more readers in the furthest parts of the globe.

“JK Rowling’s books have paved the way for a new generation of exciting children’s writers, causing a revolution in children’s enthusiasm for reading.”

The first in the series Harry Potter And The Philosopher”s Stone was published only six years ago and the latest Order Of The Phoenix was published this summer.

Seven books will be published altogether and Little said Rowling has begun work on the penultimate adventure.

No date has been set for its release.