what is realistic fiction for kids

Realistic fiction is a genre of children's literature that presents stories set in the real world, with characters and events that could actually happen. It can be a great way to introduce young readers to relatable experiences and help them develop empathy and understanding. In this article, we will explore some popular realistic fiction books for kids, recommended authors, and websites where you can find more information and recommendations.

1. "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio:
"Wonder" is a heartwarming and inspiring story about a young boy named August Pullman, who was born with a facial difference. The book follows his journey as he navigates a mainstream school for the first time and teaches important lessons about acceptance, kindness, and friendship.

2. "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate:
Based on a true story, "The One and Only Ivan" tells the tale of Ivan, a silverback gorilla who lives in a shopping mall. Through Ivan's perspective, readers learn about the power of friendship, the importance of animal rights, and the beauty of the natural world.

3. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry:
Set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Denmark, "Number the Stars" follows the story of Annemarie Johansen, a ten-year-old girl who helps her Jewish best friend, Ellen, escape from the Nazis. This captivating historical fiction novel highlights bravery, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.

4. "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White:
A timeless classic, "Charlotte's Web" introduces readers to the unlikely friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. As Charlotte spins words in her web to save Wilbur from being slaughtered, the story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the cycle of life.

5. "Holes" by Louis Sachar:
Winner of the Newbery Medal, "Holes" is a captivating tale of Stanley Yelnats, a boy who is unjustly sent to a juvenile detention camp in the desert. As Stanley and his fellow inmates dig holes under the hot sun, the story weaves together past and present, unraveling a complex mystery that explores destiny, friendship, and redemption.

Recommended authors in the realistic fiction genre for kids include Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, and Andrew Clements. These authors have created a wide range of relatable and engaging stories that capture the joys and challenges of growing up.

If you're looking for more recommendations and information on realistic fiction for kids, several websites can assist you. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com) is a popular platform where you can discover book recommendations, read reviews, and join reading communities. The American Library Association website (www.ala.org) provides lists of award-winning realistic fiction books for children, including the prestigious Newbery Medal and the Schneider Family Book Award.

Remember, realistic fiction offers children a chance to explore the world through relatable characters and situations. By immersing themselves in these stories, young readers can develop empathy, expand their understanding of different experiences, and discover the power of storytelling. Happy reading!
Cooking King Fiction
Cooking King

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Fairy Tail: The Fantasy Stylist Fiction
Fairy Tail: The Fantasy Stylist

The magic of Fairy Tail comes from the power of the soul. Therefore, do the countless crossers who read manga have powers similar to "Unlimited Blade Works" or "Unlimited Imagination Works"...

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[Time Travel] Beautiful Sweetheart Fiction
[Time Travel] Beautiful Sweetheart

Yimi gave birth to a family of five in the 1980s, and the whole family cherished her dearly. There was a father who favored his daughter psychologically and spoiled her in actions, responsible for earning a living for the family; there was a mother who was half ladylike and half sassy, taking care of the children's father; there was an older sister who cherished her words, displaying her dominance; there was a clever and precocious second sister, masterfully protecting her loved ones; there was a youngest sister who loved eating, responsible for maintaining family harmony; she only needed to be beautiful, soft, and adorable. People in the circle knew that Lin Ao was

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General's Chant Fiction
General's Chant

This book, written by Mo Yingfeng, is a novel that directly confronts the catastrophe of the last decade of the previous century. It focuses on the experiences of Commander Peng Qi, who was persecuted in the Air Force, and through the destinies of three generals, it praises the principled and militant spirit of the older generation of revolutionaries in the face of life and death tests. The novel not only expresses the idealism of a righteous general in a specific era in a poetic manner but also portrays a vivid picture of the spiritual life of an era through the depiction of vibrant characters. This book was awarded the first Mao Dun Literature Prize.

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Quick Transmigration: Toppling the Divine Fiction
Quick Transmigration: Toppling the Divine

The Journey of the Loser Girl in Transmigration. A medical woman abandoned by her lover due to poverty. A white-collar worker struggling because of falling in love with a scumbag CEO. A lost soul seeking help in despair because of an unchangeable destiny. A little fox chased and hunted down everywhere because her husband betrayed her. After returning from various transmigrations, Lin Tingyu finally discovered the truth - transmigration is indeed a skilled task! Huh, what? You want me to overthrow a god? Uh, overthrowing a god is just a side note, just a side note! Hehe...

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The First Buddha's Practice in History Fiction
The First Buddha's Practice in History

Wen Chunxiang, as a master sorcerer, perceived himself as knowledgeable and advanced in cultivation, except for one person who puzzled him. That person was Xie Zhenghong, who, despite having a head of black hair, would always smile and claim to be a Buddhist cultivator.

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Fingertip Breeze GL Fiction
Fingertip Breeze GL

After growing up, Ye Susu developed a strong dislike for Tang Linhe. From her middle school years to graduation, Tang Linhe was always playing the role of someone else's child. Because of her, Ye Susu was belittled by her own mother. So when Ye Susu was reborn, she just wanted to live her life well, focus on writing, and stay away from Tang Linhe to avoid her mother's nagging. But Tang Linhe, who won the Best Actress award with a historical drama, became overly clingy towards her. Ye Susu to Tang Linhe, "All your fans are on your side, I'm not one of them!" Tang Linhe to Ye Susu, "I'm your biggest fan!"

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I want to be with you day and night. Fiction
I want to be with you day and night.

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The Apprentice Yanwang in the City Fiction
The Apprentice Yanwang in the City

Fang Dalei never dreamed that one day he would become the King of the Underworld. Although only an apprentice, the path to becoming an official seemed arduous. The Book of Life and Death: "Apprentice Task: Eliminate the millennium bat spirit that resides in Dongcheng. Rewards for completing the task are unknown." Fang Dalei: "What? You want me, a mortal who hasn't even reached the Qi refining stage, to eliminate a millennium bat spirit? You might as well just kill me!" The Book of Life and Death: "You refuse to go?" Fang Dalei: "Even if you beat me to death, I won't go!" The Book of Life and Death: "Apprentice who rejects the task, immediate annihilation!" Fang Dalei (humbled

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The Legendary Life of Ye Tianlong Fiction
The Legendary Life of Ye Tianlong

Hello everyone, my name is Ye Tianlong. What I'm about to write is the legendary story of my unyielding life on the internet. Ye Tianlong is determined to fight you all to the end.

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The live streaming life of internet celebrities Fiction
The live streaming life of internet celebrities

"The Live Streaming Life of an Internet Celebrity" is a thrilling and captivating novel written by the author Xixi. It has an excellently crafted plot and engaging writing style. The latest refreshing and clean chapters by Xixi are available for free reading on Pen Fun Pavilion.

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Kung Fu Basketball Fiction
Kung Fu Basketball

【[Starchaser Award? Competitive Entry]】When a martial arts expert steps into the world of basketball, what kind of sparks will be ignited between martial arts and basketball? When an NBA superstar meets a martial arts master, who will prove to be more powerful? Witness the rise of Chinese culture once again as martial arts dominates the basketball world!

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The Strategy to Capture the Academic Genius and Heartthrob Fiction
The Strategy to Capture the Academic Genius and Heartthrob

He, a talented master of law, meticulous and reserved, was regarded as a god-like presence by his classmates; a rare talent in the eyes of his professors. She, a master of media studies, gentle and joyful, enjoyed peace and quiet. The two met during a mock court competition, where he was a high and mighty judge, and she was the presenter and secretary. When they met again, she stopped him in his tracks and casually said, "Hey, do you remember us meeting before?"

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Exquisite and Charming Fiction
Exquisite and Charming

With a delicate heart, I strive for a splendid path; even as a daughter of a common family, I can still achieve glory and prosperity in this world! Internal conflicts within the household are endless, but I must plan my own life regardless of the circumstances.

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The Rise of the Entertainment Empire Fiction
The Rise of the Entertainment Empire

Fan MM: Wang Luo, Wang Luo, I love you! I will always support your songs! Movie fan MM: Wang Luo's movies are the most iconic. Can any European or American blockbusters compare to Wang Luo's box office, even if by one digit? A certain female celebrity: Luo Ge! Can you help me write a song? Even if I have to... A certain male celebrity: Luo Ge! How about some fun? A song or a supporting role in a movie is enough... A certain director: Boss, Wang Luo is making another movie. Should we delay our schedule? Wang Luo: This is a parallel universe, where entertainment is extremely backward. With my memories, I will sweep across this world, making everyone trem

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Flower Troops in the City Fiction
Flower Troops in the City

Chen Xiao may seem like an ordinary white-collar worker in a company, but he is actually a dangerous individual under investigation by multiple international intelligence agencies. Despite having an elegant and glamorous fiancée, he has a love-hate relationship with a beautiful female CEO. Many irresistible temptresses are drawn to his strong and compelling personality. Will he choose faithfulness, or will he indulge in the seduction of beautiful women who come his way? This is a question he faces. In the face of his family's decline, how will he restore the former glory of his family? "There is no 'impossible' in my dictionary, for I am like a god." .................................. After completing "City Hidden Beauties," "Part-time Tonic Doctor," "Worldly Treasures Collection," and with "Misbehaving Doctor" soon

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Vicious female merchant Fiction
Vicious female merchant

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

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Fugitive Princess Escaping with the Fragrance of Medicine Fiction
Fugitive Princess Escaping with the Fragrance of Medicine

In July, after being pregnant for seven months, she gave birth to a son. However, her husband, the regent prince, ordered to have him beaten to death. All because her sister claimed to have an affair with the tutor! In this new life, Lin Feiye studied medicine and poison, trampling over hypocrites, fighting against her stepmother, and tormenting the wicked until she prospered. But she couldn't bring herself to harm the man who appeared like a gentle rain in her peach blossom dreams... It was because that one glance seemed to connect their past and present lives, seemingly becoming a karmic obstacle. In the end, it was still an instance of foolishly giving her heart away, hiding from you, evading you, hoping that in this lifetime

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Zombie Hallyu Fiction
Zombie Hallyu

A zombie entered the Korean entertainment industry, singing and acting, allowing the Chinese to shine and achieving the story of an immortal superstar. Blue House:

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Mrs. always online to slap faces. Fiction
Mrs. always online to slap faces.

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