New Award Nominees Edition 2015 Best Genre Books New Award Nominees Edition 2015

A story using made- up characters that could happen in real life. Realistic Fiction A story using made- up characters that could happen in real life.

Chomp by Carl Hiassen

Something to Hold by Katherine S. Noe

Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald

Historical Fiction A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author’s imagination.

Lincoln’s Grave Robbers by Steve Sheinken

Duke by Kirby Larson

Mystery A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story

The Midnight Tunnel by Angie Frazier

Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

Science Fiction A type of fantasy that uses science and technology (robots, time machines, etc.)

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Fantasy A story including elements that are impossible, such as talking animals or magical powers. Make- believe is what this genre is all about.

Have a Hot Time, Hades by Kate McMullan

The Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin

Adventure A story usually set outdoors with lots of action, including danger, risk, and excitement.

The Medusa Plot by Gordon Korman