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Chapter 11: Contemporary Realistic Fiction

Chapter 11: Contemporary Realistic Fiction. *Tells a story that never happened but could have happened. *Everything is possible on Earth. *The writer often draws on his own background. *This is the most popular genre!! WHY?

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Chapter 11: Contemporary Realistic Fiction

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  1. Chapter 11: Contemporary Realistic Fiction

  2. *Tells a story that never happened but could have happened. *Everything is possible on Earth. *The writer often draws on his own background. *This is the most popular genre!! WHY? Students can quickly get to know & relate to the characters & storylines.

  3. Contemporary Realistic Fiction and Society *Represents society of the time. -ie. It gives you a view of life *Most controversial genre. *Changes in children’s literature usually 1st appear in this genre. *Topics included: divorce, death, drugs, abuse, profanity, single-parents inner-city survival, teen suicide, gang life, AIDS, terrorism

  4. Common Categories: *Animals *Survival and Adventure *Humor *Mysteries *Problem Novels *Series Books *Sports

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