What are the most popular fictional character stories among children?

The 'My Friend Flicka' series is quite popular among kids. It has a relatable story of a boy and his horse. Children can easily identify with the boy's love for his horse. Another popular one is 'The Horse and His Boy' from the 'Chronicles of Narnia' series. The magical world of Narnia combined with a horse character makes it appealing to children.

'Misty of Chincoteague' by Marguerite Henry is also quite popular. While it's not solely about horse racing, there are elements of it. The story of the wild ponies and the children who interact with them is very engaging for kids.

Among children, 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' is a much - loved poem. The detailed description of Santa and his reindeer makes it appealing. And a story like 'Santa Claus and the Three Bears' is also popular. It combines the fun of the Three Bears story with the magic of Santa Claus.

The stories that feature Thomas learning important lessons, such as the value of hard work and friendship, are also well - liked. Many children enjoy the story where Thomas has to work extra hard to complete a big job and in the process realizes how much he depends on his friends for support.

Probably the story of Elsa and Anna from 'Frozen' is very popular. The bond between the two sisters, Elsa's struggle with her powers and Anna's unwavering love for her sister really appeal to children. The idea of self - discovery and the power of love in this story are great themes.

Well, 'Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer' is really popular. Rudolph is a reindeer with a shiny red nose. At first, he's made fun of by the other reindeer, but then Santa realizes his nose can guide his sleigh through the foggy night. It's a simple yet engaging story that kids love, especially because of the cute reindeer characters.

The story of 'Frosty the Snowman' is popular among children too. A group of kids build a snowman that comes to life with the help of a magic hat. Frosty has a jolly personality, but he has to deal with the threat of melting as he tries to get to the North Pole. It's a simple and charming story that has been turned into a classic Christmas song and various animated shows.

Children love the story of the friendly ghost in Funny Town of Salem. This ghost wasn't scary at all. Instead, it would play hide - and - seek with the kids at night. It would hide in different corners of the town and the kids would have a great time trying to find it. It was a story that made the night time seem less scary and more fun for the little ones.

Among the 20 Shakespeare children's stories, 'Hamlet' in an abridged form might be popular. The story of a young man trying to avenge his father's death has elements of mystery and drama. 'Twelfth Night' is also likely to be popular as it has mistaken identities, love triangles, and lots of fun and comical situations that children can enjoy.

Well, 'Slaughterhouse - Five' is really popular. Vonnegut's writing is so distinct and the way he weaves in the time - traveling aspect while still showing the brutality of WW2 makes it a memorable read. Also, 'The Nightingale' has gained a lot of fans. It delves into the experiences of women during the war, which is not as often explored in WW2 fiction.