Contemporary Realistic Fiction Children's Books: Exploring Today's World Through Stories In today's digital age, children's literature plays a vital role in fostering imagination, empathy, and critical thinking skills. One popular genre that has captivated young readers is contemporary realistic fiction. These books offer relatable stories set in the present day, tackling real-life issues and emotions that children can easily connect with. In this article, we will explore some noteworthy contemporary realistic fiction children's books, their talented authors, and reliable websites to discover more exciting reads. 1. "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio: Published in 2012, "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio has become a modern classic. It tells the inspiring story of Auggie, a ten-year-old boy born with a facial deformity, as he navigates the challenges of attending a mainstream school for the first time. This heartwarming tale of friendship, acceptance, and resilience has touched the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. 2. "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate: Based on a true story, "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate follows the life of Ivan, a silverback gorilla living in captivity. Through Ivan's unique and captivating perspective, this poignant novel explores themes of friendship, freedom, and the importance of finding one's voice. This book won the Newbery Medal in 2013. 3. "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper: Sharon M. Draper's "Out of My Mind" introduces readers to Melody, an eleven-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Unabled to speak or move independently, Melody's story highlights the power of determination and the importance of inclusion. This thought-provoking tale delivers a powerful message about embracing differences and advocating for others. 4. "Refugee" by Alan Gratz: "Refugee" by Alan Gratz sensitively weaves together the stories of three refugee children from different time periods and parts of the world. As readers journey alongside Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud, they gain insight into the challenges faced by those seeking safety and a better future. This gripping novel encourages empathy, understanding, and compassion. 5. "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park: Based on a true story, "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park tells the alternating tales of Nya, a young girl from South Sudan fetching water, and Salva, a Sudanese boy forced to flee his war-torn country. This compelling narrative sheds light on the hardships faced by many people due to conflict, while inspiring hope and resilience. To discover more contemporary realistic fiction children's books, you can visit reputable websites like Goodreads, Amazon, and BookTrust. These platforms offer comprehensive categorizations, reviews, and recommendations tailored to various age groups and reading levels. Additionally, local libraries and bookstores can provide personalized suggestions, ensuring that your child can find books that match their interests and reading preferences. Whether it's stories of self-discovery, tales of friendship, or explorations of social issues, contemporary realistic fiction children's books have the power to captivate young minds and ignite curiosity. Through these relatable narratives, children can both see themselves reflected and gain insight into the experiences of others. So, dive into the wonderful world of contemporary realistic fiction and expand your child's literary horizons!
He is a knowledgeable doctor. He is the head of a secluded sect. He acts low-key and is unwilling to engage in conflicts, but once someone provokes his students, they will regret it for life, because he is also a protective university professor.
315.31 Million words | 2021-05-16 08:24Update
Watson has been studying traditional medicine since he was young, but transferred to the Department of Western Medicine and Surgery after entering East Sea University. Out of the interns each year, only a small number can secure positions at the affiliated hospital, making the competition incredibly fierce. After Watson's grandfather passed away, he left him a wooden box with two books inside. One was about the medical skills of the Hua family, and the other was about witchcraft. In an era where interests and desires intertwine, doctors still need a courageous heart to uphold their compassion.
323.63 Million words | 2021-01-13 11:40Update
[ [Wuxia? Unparalleled Writing Contest] Submission] Young peasant boy 'Ye Xiuwen' unexpectedly crosses over to the True Martial Star System, obtaining the inheritance of the Nine Heavens Divine Emperor, cultivating the Nine Yang Divine Art, wielding the Ten Thousand Renowned Divine Mountain, forging countless divine weapons, sweeping through countless realms and heavens!... PS: Q group belongs to Xiaomo. Q group is co-rented with other friends, validate the book title for entry.
42.64 Million words | 2021-05-11 05:28Update
A professional white-collar worker with dual master's degrees, in the twisted moments of two four-dimensional spaces, transmigrates into the body of a buried scum. The Wheel of Fortune from the fifth-dimensional space fortuitously loads onto him. The underachiever turns into an academic overachiever, the waste material becomes handsome and wealthy, and he also becomes a divine-level butler. What is a butler? A butler is someone who has to manage everything.
313.99 Million words | 2021-07-14 14:04Update
A mysterious tablet wiped Lu Yang's girlfriend Yi Yi from everyone's memory except his own. In order to find her, Lu Yang had to venture into the eerie realm, risking his life to uncover the cruel truth behind everything. The familiar neighborhood suddenly became silent and deserted, an ash box mysteriously appeared at the gas station, a beautiful yet mysterious village sat atop the mountain, and a horrifying concert awaited... Where is the way out? What kind of world is enveloped in the black mist? Lu Yang's new book, "Super Fierce Ghost Doppelganger," has been released.
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This is by no means a conventional reincarnation story where the protagonist relies on "historical knowledge" to dominate. This is a story about the terminator of academic overachievers. A reincarnator with god-like intellect, in the post-internet era, carries out a magnificent massacre of those who hoard knowledge. In the age of big data, calculations have become omnipresent, and media has become ubiquitous. How much value is left for solid knowledge and prophets? When each and every competitor with a traditional overachiever or academic elitist mentality is trampled upon by the protagonist, left in despair and shouts before self-destruction, "Let me be reborn in an era, oh no, not an era! Let me be reborn in an era where rigid knowledge still holds value! The post-internet era is
376.27 Million words | 2020-08-27 18:17Update
Can't find a job after graduation? No worries, go back home and do farming! He went from being a loser to a tycoon in just a few days... he grows vegetables, builds greenhouses, constructs reservoirs, starts a company... seed base... he has ridden fierce horses on the grasslands and caught butterflies in Peru... He is the recipient of the Special Contribution Award from the Huaxia National Government... "Hello, everyone! I'm Tang Shenyuan, and I feed myself with a packet of salt!" PS: If you want to read about a legendary farmer, check out "Farmer's Legend"! This is a book full of positive energy! Well
25.58 Million words | 2020-11-23 21:27Update
Qian Wei's biggest regret in this life was the incident during her college years when she offended Lu Xun, who was hailed as the "brightest star of the Law School." She helped her younger brother, Qian Chuan, snatch away Lu Xun's beloved White Moonlight. Little did she know that one day, Lu Xun would become her boss, and Qian Wei would have to work tirelessly to redeem herself. This time, fate gave her a chance to return to her college years, reliving the youthful moments at the Law School. Qian Wei vowed to flatter Lu Xun and ensure that he and his White Moonlight would be together forever. However... why does it seem like she has offended Lu Xun even more thoroughly this time? Help! She only wanted to help her future boss find love, not fall in love with her
324.89 Million words | 2021-03-15 12:43Update
Zhang Xiaobai was pulled into a midnight chat group, where there was a group of ghosts who not only loved to chat but also enjoyed sending red envelopes. So, with a trembling hand, congratulations, you have grabbed ten more years of life, congratulations, you have grabbed fifty Didi ride vouchers, congratulations, you have grabbed a pack of Meng Po's soup ingredients. Ecstatic with joy, Zhang Xiaobai was later pulled into a chat group filled with ferocious ghosts. They were also sending red envelopes, and congratulations, you have grabbed Sadako's underwear, congratulations, you have grabbed the Red Woman Ghost's embroidered ball. He was so scared that he almost threw away his phone. A book lovers' group has been created
17.59 Million words | 2021-10-03 11:50Update
Reporter interview: "What do you think of Song Yan?" Director [firmly]: "A great actor, exceptional acting skills!" Fan [passionately]: "Can rely on her looks, but insists on relying on her acting skills, a true actress!" Ordinary person [without hesitation]: "A good person, kind-hearted, even helped me find my dog the day before yesterday!" Chu Youyuan [thoughtfully]: "Well... she might be a bit... eccentric..." Reporter: "Are there no flaws at all?" Everyone [in unison]: "Sometimes she interferes too much with other people's business!!!"
82.93 Million words | 2023-03-03 19:16Update
In her previous life, she was an underestimated vase beauty, unwilling to accept improper benefits, she could only become a second-tier star. In order to preserve her innocence, she gracefully descended from a high-rise building like a butterfly. From then on, she was reborn. As the heiress of a wealthy family, she possessed an enviable aristocratic background. Concealing her true identity, she started from being an extra, but unexpectedly became a super rookie. Witness how this extraordinary beauty breaks free from her cocoon and becomes the one and only among billions. However, she unintentionally attracted numerous suitors along the way. From a visionary and eccentric director to a tender-hearted king of the entertainment world, and even a young billionaire CEO with a net worth of billions. How many people were captivated and lost their hearts to her? When her true identity
425.82 Million words | 2023-03-01 19:47Update
The principle of perspective, the golden unicorn is not a mere object in the pond; encountering turbulence, it transforms into a dragon. I am Ma Lie - Ma from dragon and Lie from raging fire. I enjoy reasoning. If one day this world starts to become unreasonable, then let this world listen to me, Ma Lie, as I speak of my own reasoning! Author: Potato loves Tomato
299.94 Million words | 2021-03-14 11:03Update
He was the King of Soldiers, a legend. He was also the feared King of the Underworld in the dark world. After a special experience, he secluded himself in Changtan City, but fate made him unexpectedly engaged to a beautiful female CEO. From then on, these two mismatched individuals, the enchanting female CEO, the fiery policewoman, and the enchanting queen, embarked on a urban life filled with misunderstanding, hatred, and love. Behind the night, he wandered like a lost soul, searching for the key to a piece of history amidst a dense mist. What awaited him was an unknown world, mysterious and full of danger. With his passion, coldness, and resilience, he once again wrote a story of legends and glory...
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①: I can awaken the spirits of a thousand heroes and summon Diaochan, Xishi, Zhao Zilong, and many other divine generals to serve me. In my presence, evil spirits dare not possess, demons dare not summon gods, and zombies dare not move. And the origin of every story begins with the Asura's Palm in the hands of the envoy of the netherworld... ②: This is an era dominated by summoners! Ancient renowned generals, various schools of thought, gods and demons from all realms, they all make their appearance. Lu Bu battles Xiang Yu, Bodhidharma battles Liu Bei, Lu Zhishen battles Liang Shanbo, Fa Hai battles Bai Qi
504.31 Million words | 2021-08-31 12:50Update
Shang Jinxiu thought she was doomed to die, but unexpectedly, she transmigrated from the end of the world to a backwards alternative ancient world with low productivity! Her father is a low-ranking official, and their whole family stays in a remote and desolate place, with a large group of people to support! What's even more outrageous is that there's a reborn woman who knows the future and wants to contend with her for everything! Fortunately, not only does she possess spatial abilities, she also brings along a large amount of resources! PS: Transmigrating with spatial abilities, she confronts the reborn woman who knows
268.27 Million words | 2020-07-27 14:22Update
The new book "Fingertip Art Path" has been published. Please support it by purchasing a copy. The book is available for purchase on the author's page, accessible via the link below. Thank you! [Link to purchase the book on author "Old Zhang"'s page]
370.60 Million words | 2022-04-20 18:58Update
Chen Yu, a home-loving girl, was playing QQ Farm when she was unexpectedly struck by lightning. She crossed over to a different world and became a rural girl. Luckily, the game came along with Chen Yu and underwent mutation, ensuring her survival. Even as a village girl, she can still live a splendid life.
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What does it feel like to have a puppy-like boyfriend? On the day when we just had a fight, he crawled into the blankets with his front paws. And then, someone followed suit and climbed up as well. "Are you going to sleep?" she asked. Shang Yize shook his head and muttered with a resentful tone, "I don't want to sleep." Simple reached out and poked his face, asking, "Are you not angry anymore?" Shang Yize hmphed and tucked her hand under the blanket. "You're cold, let me hug you to warm up. Once you're warm, I'll continue being angry!" "...". Two minutes later, Simple opened her eyes and looked at the childish someone who was sleeping while
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Appointed as a concubine, from a foolish girl, to a secret rendezvous woman, to a divorced woman, to a shameless woman who steals marriages, to a promiscuous and lascivious woman, to a lowly and alluring mistress, and finally to a malicious woman who plots and disguises herself. With each passing day, her life in this time-traveling journey becomes more thrilling! Clad in the guise of a lamb, with a heart of a wolf, she discards useless societal moral standards and desires nothing but to live freely and indulgently! Suffering? What is that?? - Author: Sa Sa San Dian Shui
542.20 Million words | 2020-09-16 15:55Update
They were twins, but one in heaven and one on earth. The younger sister, due to her fragile health, received all the love and attention, while she could only live in the shadow of that halo. The younger sister, beautiful and noble like the purest lily, she, plain and inferior like wild grass. Under the aristocratic family, she was always the one who was abandoned...
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