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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).
Dundee Elementary SchoolThe 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).
Dundee Elementary SchoolWho 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.
Dundee Elementary SchoolNumber 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.
Dundee Elementary SchoolAdventure
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.
Dundee Elementary SchoolMiss 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.
Dundee Elementary SchoolHarry 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.
Dundee Elementary SchoolScience Fiction
Futuristic technology—a blend of scientific fact and fictional elements.
Dundee Elementary SchoolGraphic Novel
A story that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book.
Merriam WebsterRealistic 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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