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Contemporary Realistic Fiction Books for Kids: Exploring the World Through Imagination

Are you a parent or educator who is searching for contemporary realistic fiction books to ignite your child's imagination? Look no further! In this article, we will recommend a diverse range of engaging and thought-provoking books that will captivate young readers, inspire empathy, and encourage personal growth. From heartwarming tales of friendship to stories of overcoming adversity, these books offer a window into the world of real-life situations and emotions that kids can relate to. Read on to discover some of the best contemporary realistic fiction books for kids and introduce them to a whole new world of literature!

1. "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio:
Step into the shoes of Augie Pullman, a boy with facial differences, as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of middle school. This critically acclaimed novel promotes kindness and highlights the importance of empathy and acceptance.

2. "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle:
Embark on an epic adventure with Meg Murry and her friends as they travel through time and space to rescue her missing father. This sci-fi classic weaves together elements of family, love, and the battle between good and evil.

3. "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate:
Join Ivan, a silverback gorilla, on a journey of friendship and hope. Inspired by a true story, this heartwarming tale explores themes of captivity and the power of compassion.

4. "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau:
Immerse yourself in an underground city where two young protagonists, Lina and Doon, uncover the secrets of their dying world. This captivating dystopian novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats, questioning societal norms and the importance of knowledge.

5. "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo:
Meet Opal and her lovable dog, Winn-Dixie, as they navigate new friendships and heartache in a small Florida town. This touching story explores themes of loss, forgiveness, and the importance of embracing life's unexpected joys.

For more book recommendations and a wide range of contemporary realistic fiction options, consider visiting websites like Goodreads, BookTrust, or Common Sense Media. These websites provide comprehensive reviews, age-appropriate recommendations, and discussion forums to engage both parents and children in the world of literature.

Encouraging a love for reading and fostering empathy through contemporary realistic fiction can have a lasting impact on a child's development. So, why not embark on a literary journey together? Help your child discover the power of imagination and the joy of connecting with well-crafted characters and their stories. Happy reading!
Cooking King Fiction
Cooking King

Shuttling between the post-apocalyptic world and the prosperous era, he sells the delicacies of the prosperous era for a fortune in the post-apocalyptic world, and brings back the foul-tasting nutritional products from the post-apocalyptic world to promote extensively in the prosperous era, while casually acquiring some cultural and technological treasures. In the prosperous era, he leaves behind countless hilarious and dark culinary tales, while in the post-apocalyptic world, he forges an unparalleled legend of a fearless and formidable war god! In the prosperous era, he is a hot-blooded and dream-filled owner of a pork bun shop, while in the post-apocalyptic world, he is a myth-maker who was thrust onto the stage of history unprepared. His name is Chen Xiaozao

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Love in the Time of Cholera Fiction
Love in the Time of Cholera

"Love in the Time of Cholera" is García Márquez's first novel after winning the Nobel Prize in Literature. It tells the epic love story that spans over half a century, exploring all the possibilities of love: loyal, secretive, violent, shy, platonic, promiscuous, fleeting, and inseparable from life and death... It vividly portrays the relentless passage of time, earning the reputation of being the "greatest love novel in human history." It is considered one of the most important literary masterpieces of the century.

197.78 Million words | 2020-10-03 14:03Update

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Rich Man's Young Wife Fiction
Rich Man's Young Wife

In a dimly lit room, a tall man arrogantly assumed the role of an emperor, while she, like a tribute, was his slave. She surrendered herself, allowing him to take and demand as he pleased, as her soul was repeatedly scorched. Her innocence only ignited his savage possession, time and time again... For a week, seven days and nights, she was sold to him like cheap merchandise. When she emerged, it felt as though she had crossed into another world. And yet, this was just the beginning... "You're pregnant, will you keep the child or not?" The doctor gazed upon her youthful face, his mechanical voice chillingly devoid of emotion.

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Goodbye, 2002. Fiction
Goodbye, 2002.

Who says life has no more to offer? Even the flowing water in front of the door can go west! In the human world of April, flowers bloom splendidly. Lin Yan's soul returns to the years, witnessing how he reshapes and molds the Chinese Internet era, giving back a touch of warmth to life.

420.83 Million words | 2020-09-02 15:18Update

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Manor Romance Fiction
Manor Romance

Yun Li, a college student with extraordinary abilities, fell in love with the local customs and traditions while teaching in a small town on the southwestern border. As a result, he acquired a large piece of mountain land, cultivating and developing it, building a sustainable ecological cycle and highly automated modern estate. Seizing the opportunities and challenges that come with the country's development, the construction of the estate gradually reveals the secrets that have been dormant in this remote town for thousands of years.

164.05 Million words | 2021-01-27 23:36Update

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Divine Butler Fiction
Divine Butler

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

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The Exquisite CEO Falls in Love With Me Fiction
The Exquisite CEO Falls in Love With Me

The devil king Zhang Yue, who came from the world of cultivating immortality, broke through the barriers of time and space and arrived on Earth... only to unexpectedly become the personal bodyguard of a beautiful female CEO. From then on, a monstrous bodyguard was born, beating up bullies, eliminating scum, traversing the city, and embarking on a domineering journey to protect women. ...This work has already been completed, please feel free to bookmark it...

547.75 Million words | 2021-05-20 19:55Update

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Superhero Fiction
Superhero

Superhero, yes, he is the only superhero in the Earth Federation era. He has already written three completed books: "Supreme Medical Sage" with 10,000 words, "Rebirth Family Son" with 10,000 words, and "Official Road Cultivation" with 10,000 words. Brothers and sisters who are in need of books can have a look. Guaranteed quality, reliable production, and feel free to collect. Thank you all.

284.27 Million words | 2021-12-29 02:59Update

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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

377.26 Million words | 2021-05-17 15:59Update

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Boy toy in girls Fiction
Boy toy in girls

Yechen disguises himself as a weakling among numerous girls, gaining Nansha's trust and becoming the favored male among many beauties. However, being a favored male also has its own strengths.

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The conquest of the world by acting skills. Fiction
The conquest of the world by acting skills.

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

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The Constraints of the Grim Reaper Fiction
The Constraints of the Grim Reaper

The Grim Reaper, the most terrifying profession passed down through generations, is actually a group of individuals who silently safeguard the stability of the human world. They walk on the edge of death and danger, protecting the fate of humanity. Su Mo, an ordinary weak boy, inexplicably becomes a Grim Reaper, embarking on an thrilling journey.

557.42 Million words | 2022-07-11 23:59Update

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Supporting Role Inheritance System Fiction
Supporting Role Inheritance System

As a supporting role in the endless world of stories, either tragedy or just a bystander. By the will of fate, Shen Yu acquired a system called "Supporting Role Inheritance." Embodied as a supporting character in various stories, his mission is to change their destinies. Whether it is Song Qing Shu, who had a green hat imposed by the protagonist in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, or Yin Zhi Ping, who secretly loves the goddess for thousands of years in The Return of the Condor Heroes, or Jian Chen, whose son was taken over by a dominant force in The Storm, all these tragic stories will be rewritten under Shen Yu's command.

7.10 Million words | 2021-10-16 03:30Update

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The Extraordinary Reversal of the Underdog Assistant Fiction
The Extraordinary Reversal of the Underdog Assistant

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283.32 Million words | 2020-07-05 20:18Update

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Supreme Soldier Emperor Fiction
Supreme Soldier Emperor

He used to be the top man in the world of international mercenaries. The ties of family brought him back to his hometown. With a mysterious identity and unparalleled skills, he was like a fierce dragon crossing the river, attracting the admiration of many and stirring up a whirlwind wherever he went. He was the supreme warrior, destined to fight for dreams and dignity.

500.82 Million words | 2022-12-28 23:36Update

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He came from the darkness of the night. Fiction
He came from the darkness of the night.

Signed for publication, pending release, please look forward to it~ She is Wen Yu, a mortician perched on the edge of the city, her clean and delicate hands comforting the final dignity of the deceased, while deciphering their last traces. He is Qin Jinxun, a renowned criminal consultant, perceived by others as an emotionless and perfect deviant, only associating with the most wicked criminals. In the boundless darkness, he, alone and lost, encounters her, and his seven emotions and six desires stir restlessly. From then on, the restrained and composed man becomes obsessed with exploring every inch of territory within her heart, as well as her unknown secrets behind. He has never known love, yet he desires to understand it for her sake. [A righteous detective male lead * a composed and self

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My Tsundere Girlfriend Fiction
My Tsundere Girlfriend

One day, the campus belle hit me, so I kissed her in anger. Later, I gradually discovered that I could also be brave. Will I be a coward for the rest of my life? Or a hero, even if it's just for a few minutes! It takes more than courage... Youth: is it meant to be wasted or used to make a difference? Everyone has the potential to be extraordinary! I recommend everyone to read a hot-blooded urban campus novel: [insert website links]

592.57 Million words | 2021-05-13 17:05Update

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Immortal Martial Doctor Fiction
Immortal Martial Doctor

He, a young urban man with an ancient martial spirit, constantly fights against the forces that prevent him from pursuing women while practicing cultivation. He has left his mark in the beds of innocent female college students, cold and arrogant company CEOs, popular goddesses, and fiery female martial artists. Earthlings are unable to resist his seductive charm! Book group:

215.98 Million words | 2022-04-02 11:24Update

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Film Era Fiction
Film Era

This is the best era of film when a cheesy martial arts film, "Heroine", in Tang Yin's eyes, swept the world and grossed two billion at the box office. Tang Yin was excited and carried the self-proclaimed classic script in his pocket, starting to seek investment everywhere.

467.11 Million words | 2020-07-07 19:58Update

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Rebirth of the Entertainment Emperor Fiction
Rebirth of the Entertainment Emperor

When I arrived in this world, I was no longer ordinary. I brought with me boundless culture to fill the void in your world. Reborn in an era where online literature was just beginning, I carried with me the classics of online literature and iconic songs of the time. I am an existence standing on the shoulders of giants, throwing down novel after novel, and tossing out song after song. I refuse to believe that I cannot become the emperor of entertainment.

365.23 Million words | 2021-12-09 20:56Update

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