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About the Book CategoriesThese designations will help you find the types of books you like. Many books fall into several categories, and therefore will show up on several lists. AdventureStories with lots of action, drama, and danger, often set in exotic locations, possibly including ocean voyages or warsBiographyThe story of someone's life, probably embellished and "fictionalized"Childhood fantasyHighly imaginative books often including animals in unrealistic situationsClassical/mythStories of Greek, Roman, or other mythologyDogRealistic stories with dogs as the subjectDomesticStories whose action centers around home and family lifeFantasyTales often including magic, imaginary creatures, and lots of adventure; often medieval-type settingsFableA story, usually with animals, that serves to explain something or teach a lessonFairy taleThe classic fairy stories (Grimm, Andersen) plus more modern compositions in the same style (George MacDonald)HistoricalBooks about a historical event, a historical person, or set in a particular historical period and containing lots of colorful background about that time and place; usually embellished or "fictionalized"HorseRealistic stories with horses as the subjectHumorLiterary classicMysteryNatureOther AnimalsRealistic stories with the action centering on animals other than (or in addition to) dogs or horsesPicture BooksGenerally highly illustrated books designed to be read aloud to younger children, though there can be a wide range of sophistication in the language and story. Some may also serve as first books for beginning readers.Science fictionStories of space or the future; often overlaps with fantasy though superficially more realistic |