Genre: Realistic Fiction

Realistic Fiction genre

Running On The Cracks

Leo’s running from her past. Finlay’s running into trouble. Together, they stumble into a crazy new world of secrets, lies, and Chinese food. But someone is on Leo’s trail . . . Eccentric, unforgettable characters and genuine, heart-pounding suspense make for a stunning combination as celebrated author Julia Donaldson expands her talents in her first [...]
Other Descriptors: England (UK), Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Savage

Mysterious and utterly mesmerizing, this graphic-novel-within-a-novelpairs the extraordinary prose of David Almond with the visual genius ofDave McKean. Blue Baker is writing a story — not all that stuff about wizards and fairies and happily ever after — a real story, about blood and guts and adventures, because that’s what life’s really like. At least it [...]
Other Descriptors: England (UK), Intermediate (Gr. 4-8) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Face Value

Two lifetimes. Two rising stars. One common danger. As a daughter starts her rise in the glamorous London fashion scene, she begins to uncover secrets and clues about the mother she never knew — a beautiful teenage model who became a victim in the high stakes, high pressure world where international fashionistas and mobsters intersect. [...]
Other Descriptors: England (UK), Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Chenxi and the Foreigner

Love in the time of the Tiananmen Square. Anna never imagined living in such a foreign place. Fresh out of high school, she has joined her father, who works in Shanghai. She’s eager to see China beyond the bicycle-crowded streets between their apartment, her father’s expatriate community and the art school she’s attending. That’s why [...]
Other Descriptors: China, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Muktar and the Camels

Muktar lives in an orphanage on the border of Kenya and Somalia. He daydreams about his old life with his family and especially tending to camels. One day, visitors arrive bearing books, and Muktar’s friend Ismail is excited; so is Muktar, but for a different reason—the visitors are riding on camels. Muktar quickly discovers that [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Kenya, Primary (Gr. K-3), Somalia » Themes: , , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go To Bed (Charlie And Lola)

Charlie helps Lola get ready for bed, despite the tigers, whales, and other animals that serve as obstacles.
Other Descriptors: England (UK), Primary (Gr. K-3) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Secret Keeper

When her father loses his job and leaves India to look for work in America, Asha Gupta, her older sister, Reet, and their mother must wait with Baba’s brother and his family, as well as their grandmother, in Calcutta. Uncle is welcoming, but in a country steeped in tradition, the three women must abide by [...]
Other Descriptors: India, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Shepherd’s Granddaughter

Amani longs to be a shepherd like her beloved grandfather Sido, who has tended his flock for generations, grazing sheep on their family’s homestead near Hebron. Amani loves Sido’s many stories, especially one about a secret meadow called the Firdoos. But as outside forces begin to encroach upon this hotly contested land, Amani struggles to [...]
Other Descriptors: Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Palestine » Themes: , , » 4 Comments

Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion

Much has been written about war and remembrance, but very little of it has been for young children. As questions come from a young grandchild, his grandpa talks about how, as a very young man, he was as proud as a peacock in uniform, busy as a beaver on his Atlantic crossing, and brave as [...]
Other Descriptors: Canada, Picture Book, Primary (Gr. K-3) » Themes: , , » 1 Comment

One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference

Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Ghana, Primary (Gr. K-3) » Themes: , » 1 Comment
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