Ms. Corriveau and Ms. Gilpatrick have been working to highlight Young Adult books for families and students with our Genre of the Month. This month the genre is Realistic Fiction.
Why should you give Realistic Fiction a chance?
Realistic fiction shows the world like it is. It feels real and relevant! If you want to read about realistic characters with realistic problems, this genre is for you!
Try out some of Marshwood Middle School’s favorite realistic fiction titles:
out of my mind
By Sharon Draper
Melody is trapped inside her own mind and body. She’s brilliant, but she can’t write, speak, or walk. Melody was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that causes issues with muscle tone, movement, and coordination. Because she can’t talk, nobody knows how smart Melody really is. Her doctors, teachers, and classmates all treat her differently, as if she cannot understand the cruel words they say right in front of her. But Melody has hope, motivation, and incredible strength, and she’s ready to prove everybody wrong. If you’re ready for a book you can’t put down, you’ll love Out of My Mind.
Ghost
By Jason Reynolds
Castle Crenshaw, nicknamed Ghost, learned how to run by running for his life, away from his own dad and his loaded gun. But even though he can run like the wind, Ghost has never thought about running track. So when he’s offered a spot on a team, his answer is an easy “nope.” To Ghost, it’s simple: He likes basketball. But to a coach who sees his natural talent, it’s not so simple, and Ghost soon finds himself on the team. The deal? He has to stay out of trouble. And unlike running, that does not come easy to him. Will Ghost stay on track? You’ll have to read to find out!
The Running Dream
By Wendelin Van Draanen
When Jessica wakes up after a tragic accident, she realizes her life has been changed forever. Not only will she need a prosthetic leg to walk, but she will never be able to do what she loves again: run. Jessica is crushed, but after feeling sorry for herself, she realizes she has no other choice but to cope with her new life as an amputee. As Jessica heals, she regains strength--both physically and mentally. Her dreams grow bigger than ever, and she sets her sights on what seems to be a near-impossible goal. Want to race through an inspiring story? Ready, set, read...The Running Dream!