These fast-paced stories usually involve the main character going on a journey and experiencing extreme conditions, danger and tension.

Example: Geronimo Stilton: Mighty Mount Kilimanjaro

An animal can be the central character, a narrator, a villain, a hero etc. Though the story revolves around animals, human characters may also form important components of the story.

Example: Bailey's Story

Fantasy stories are made up and include ideas that could not happen in real life, often involving magical or supernatural elements, such as wizards, dragons or unicorns.

Example: Harry Potter

Historical fiction didn’t really happen, but are based on events and time periods in history. They're perfect for kids who love to explore the past, and are often full of big adventures. 

Example: I Survived

Horror stories create suspense and tension in a narrative that’s considered scary. This includes stories that feature ghosts, vampires, witches or werewolves. 

Example: Spirit Hunters

Humor books are about a series of funny or comical events or scenes that are intended to make the reader laugh. 

Example: Captain Underpants

A genre of stories that involve a secret or crime that needs to be solved, usually by the end of the story.

Example: Nancy Clancy

 Realistic fiction stories are made up but could very well happen in real life. They often take place in familiar settings — like schools — which makes them more relatable.

Example: Wonder

Science fiction stories that are not very likely to happen in real life, but are generally set in the future and tie in with science and technology.

Example: The Lion of Mars

A genre of stories where a sport has an impact on the plot or main character.

Example: The Big Game

You can use our library catalog, Destiny Discover, to browse by genre or to read more about a book.

Use the Teaching Books database to check a book's genre or to explore by genre.

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