Realistic fiction includes historical novels, stories about people in the United States and other countries. These books often give us insights into our own lives and those of others. They introduce us to the ways of other cultures and expand our knowledge of the world.
Realistic fiction includes animal stories, sports stories, mystery, and adventure.
Books for Younger Readers Taro Yashima is a Japanese writer. He wrote Crow Boy which became a Caldecott Honor Book. It is the story of a small lonely child that does not fit in at school. When someone really tries to get to know him, they discover his unusual talents and begin to accept him into their group. Charlotte Zolotow wrote Williams Doll .