a book that tells a story about an imaginary crime
crime novel
a book that tells a story about life in the future or in other parts of the universe
science fiction novel
a book that tells a story about life in the past
historical novel
a book that tells a story about people falling in love
romantic novel
the type of book or story that is written about imaginary characters and events and not based on real people and facts
fiction
writing that is about different places in the world
travel literature
a story that entertains people by frightening them
horror story
In this type of story the author has created a magical world where anything is possible (magical beings, talking animals or other impossibilities)
fantasy
an invented written story that is shorter than a novel
short story
poems in general as a form of literature
poetry
the life story of a person written by someone else
biography
a short story that you tell someone about something that happened to you or someone else
anecdote
writing that is about real events and facts, rather than stories that have been invented
non-fiction
a story told to children which involves magic, imaginary creatures, and a happy ending
fairy tale
a book written by someone about their own life
autobiography