Literary: anything having to do with written works (books, poems, stories…)

Genres: this is where books are sorted and divided by different topics, areas, departments, subjects or catagories

A genre of literature that deals with stories that are fiction (not true) but could possibly happen in real life.

A genre of literature that deals with stories that are fiction (not true) but could possibly happen in real life.

A genre of literature that deals with stories that are fiction (not true) but could possibly happen in real life.

A genre of literature that deals with stories that are fiction (not true) but could possibly happen in real life.

A genre of literature that deals with stories that are fiction (not true) but could possibly happen in real life.

A genre of literature that deals with stories that are fiction (not true) but could possibly happen in real life.

A genre of literature that deals with stories that are fiction (not true) but could possibly happen in real life.

A genre of fiction intended to scare, unsettle and horrify the audience.

One of the first horror authors was Bram Stoker.

He wrote the gothic, horror novel Dracula in 1897.

Another early horror author was Mary Shelley.

Another early horror author was Mary Shelley. She wrote the gothic, horror novel Frankenstein in 1818.

And we can’t talk about horror without mentioning our good friend Edgar Allen Poe.

And we can’t talk about horror without mentioning our good friend Edgar Allen Poe. He wrote stories like “The House of Usher”, “The Telltale Heart”, and “The Pit and the Pendulum”.

Today writers like Stephen King and Dean Koontz are considered masters of modern horror.

They have both written some pretty Scary novels!

There are many good horror books for kids as well….

Which one will you choose?

Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting.

Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting.

Fantasy is one of the oldest literary genres, some early fantasy dates back to 800 BC.

Fantasy is one of the oldest literary genres, some early fantasy dates back to 800 BC. Cyclops

Fantasy is one of the oldest literary genres, some early fantasy dates back to 800 BC. Beowulf Cyclops

Fantasy is one of the oldest literary genres, some early fantasy dates back to 800 BC. Beowulf King Arthur Cyclops

More current yet still old, but popular fantasies were written in the 1930’s and 1940’sby two authors who were good friends. One is often called the father of modern fantasy…

More current yet still old, but popular fantasies were written in the 1930’s and 1940’sby two authors who were good friends. One is often called the father of modern fantasy… J.R.R. Tolkien

More current yet still old, but popular fantasies were written in the 1930’s and 1940’sby two authors who were good friends. One is often called the father of modern fantasy… J.R.R. Tolkien The other is C. S. Lewis

J.R.R. Tolkien wrote both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series.

C. S. Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia.

Lately J.K Rowling and Lemony Snicket have both help create quite a few fantasy fans.

J.K Rowling wrote all of the Harry Potter books.

Lemony Snicket wrote A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Here are a few other fantasies you can check out…..

A genre of fiction that often portrays fictional accounts or dramatizations of historical figures or events.

Historical fiction is often written about famous figures from history. These stories are sometimes written to follow the facts of actual events and other times are very far from the actual truth.

A variety of events have been used in historical fiction: Wars, disasters, political events, great inventions, great crimes, social movements and sports events.

You can find many good titles under the topic Historical Fiction:

A genre of fiction set during a certain period in time but not based around a famous person or event.

In many historical and period fiction stories the place is almost as important as the time period.

A genre of fiction similar to fantasy that uses scientific explanations to create a believable story in what are often very unbelievable situations.

Two early science fiction writers were Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. Both of these men wrote science fiction in the late 1800’s.

Jules Verne was known for stories like: “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea”, “A Journey to the Center of the Earth”, “From Earth to the Moon” and “Around the World in Eighty Days”.

H. G. Wells was known for his books: “War of the Worlds”, “The Time Machine”, “The Invisible Man”, “The Island of Doctor Moreau” and “The First Men in the Moon”.

One of my favorite science fiction writers is Madeleine L’Engle.

She wrote the “A Wrinkle in Time” series.

She also wrote the “A Ring of Endless Light” series.

Another of my favorite science fiction writers is Michael Crichton, he wrote many books which then became movies…..

Comic books are another popular form of science fiction….

We have many good science fiction titles available from many different authors………..

We have many good science fiction titles available from many different authors………..

A genre of fiction where a shorter story contains magical elements or creatures and often involves far-fetched events.

A genre of fiction where a shorter story contains magical elements or creatures and often involves far-fetched events.

A genre of fiction where a shorter story contains magical elements or creatures and often involves far-fetched events.

A genre of fiction that includes stories told or handed down by a certain area, culture, or group. These often include holiday stories.

A genre of fiction that includes stories told or handed down by a certain area, culture, or group. These often include holiday stories.

A genre of fiction where short stories that are greatly exaggerated are told as if they were real. These stories are often about heroes.

A genre of fiction where short stories that are greatly exaggerated are told as if they were real. These stories are often about heroes.

A genre of fiction where the story is thought to have taken place at sometime during history and has an certain amount of believability. These are often made up stories about real people. Sometimes they are true stories but exaggerated and sometimes they are just true…

A genre of fiction where the story is thought to have taken place at sometime during history and has an certain amount of believability. These are often made up stories about real people. Sometimes they are true stories but exaggerated and sometimes they are just true…

A genre of fiction where a short story is told to try to teach a moral lesson. These often have animals acting like people.

A genre of fiction where a short story is told to try to teach a moral lesson. These often have animals acting like people.

A genre of fiction that relates old stories of a certain area or group that are very traditional and often almost sacred. They often tell how certain natural elements came to be or how certain creatures were given certain traits.

A genre of fiction that relates old stories of a certain area or group that are very traditional and often almost sacred. They often tell how certain natural elements came to be or how certain creatures were given certain traits.

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