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Fiction

Fictional stories may be based on actual events or people, or they may be based entirely on the author’s imagination. An easy way to remember fiction is that it is fake (F for Fake).

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The One and Only Ivan

Clementine

Charlotte's Web


Biography

Fictional stories may be based on actual events or people, or they may be based entirely on the author’s imagination. An easy way to remember fiction is that it is fake (F for Fake).

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Who Was Steve Jobs?

Greta's Story



Historical Fiction

These stories take place in a particular time period in the past. Often the basic setting is real, but the characters are fictional.

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Number the Stars

Esperanza Rising

Little House in the Big Woods


Horror

May contain elements of the supernatural good vs. evil, with the promise that evil may have an opportunity to win. Horror manipulates reality and is usually violent and haunting.

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Adventure

These are stories about facing odds against survival in a variety of times and places. Danger is everywhere and the character’s courage is challenged.

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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children





Fantasy

These are stories that contain elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals, magical powers, etc. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Keeper of The Lost Cities



Mystery

These are made up stories about a mysterious event which is not explained or a crime that is not solved until the end of the story to keep the reader in suspense.

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Science Fiction

Futuristic technology—a blend of scientific fact and fictional elements.

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Graphic Novel

A story that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book.

Merriam Webster





Realistic Fiction

These stories take place in modern time, right here and now. The characters are involved in events that could really happen.

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