The "Harry Potter" Series
historical fiction
fantasy
horror
Books about real events or topics
nonfiction / informational
traditional fiction/ fables
fantasy
fables, tall tales, fairy tales, legends, and myths
nonfiction
mystery
biography
traditional fiction
not true stories
informational
fiction
nonfiction
Not fake or made up
fantasy
nonfiction
historical fiction
A scary story about a haunted house.
sci-fi
poetry
ghost story / horror
An old story that can teach a lesson.
traditional fiction / fable
science fiction
nonfiction
Unlikely events that are based on facts
science fiction
traditional fiction/ fable
historical fiction
Story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children
nonfiction
horror
traditional fiction / fairy tales
"We Were Just Driving Around"
non-fiction
fantasy
realistic fiction
Stories set in the past based on real places or events
historical fiction
science fiction
mystery
"Space Case"
mystery
science fiction
historical fiction
Fiction dealing with solving a crime or finding out secrets.
poetry
historical fiction
mystery
usually set in the present
realistic fiction
historical fiction
science fiction
"Hidden Figures"
poetry
biography
horror / ghost story
The setting is usually in the future
horror
mystery
science fiction
Supernatural or magical theme
nonfiction
fantasy
historical fiction
biography, autobiography, informational book
fantasy
traditional story
nonfiction
A true story written by the person who lived it
science fiction
fantasy
autobiography
"The Legend of Michael Jordan"
fantasy
science fiction
biography
True stories about people's lives
biography
fiction
mystery
An essay about medicine
nonfiction / informational
horror
fantasy
"The Mayor of Casterbridge"
fantasy
historical fiction
horror