Genres of Fiction

Fantasy A story that uses imagination and could never really happen. The setting might be in another world. The characters might be magical. Examples: Harry Potter Eragon Fantasy

This story seems real, like it could happen in real life This story seems real, like it could happen in real life. The setting is now and it has modrn problems and events. Example: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Realistic Fiction

The story happened during a real moment in history but the characters and some of the events are fictional. Examples: The Book Theif The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Historical Fiction

This story usually takes place in the future or o other planets. It is based on science or science that could happen. Examples: Ender’s Game Hunger Games Science Fiction

This story has suspense and you want to find out what happened. The characters might be trying to solve a crime. Examples: The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin Sherlock Holmes Mystery

A story where the characters are in dangerous situations A story where the characters are in dangerous situations. They have to be smart to defeat the enemy. Examples: Hunger Games Adventure

A story that has magical elements A story that has magical elements. The characters might be fairies, gians,t elves orother magical creatures. Examples:-You tell me! Fairy Tale

Non-fiction These stories are true and can be proven. Examples: Biography, text-books, newspaper, magazine, encyclopedias Non-fiction