1. Fiction Books Many Genres to Choose From

2. Realistic Fiction Stories are set in the real world. Contains characters who seem believable. The reader believes that the story could “really happen.”

3. Historical Fiction Stories set in times past. Blends history with fiction. Historical fiction helps us understand what life might have been like during a particular time period.

4. Adventure/Survival Setting many times in the wild. Main character must make decisions that will determine if he or she will survive. Main character usually grows and finds strength of character in the situation. Exciting plots.

5. Fantasy/Science Fiction The reader must suspend belief. Many times the story takes place in another world. May involve magic or time travel. Sometimes animals can talk or have human characteristics.

6. Mystery Deals with a problem that must be solved. Something or someone is missing. Strange events keep happening. A detective or main character looks for clues in order to solve the mystery.