Realistic Fiction
Explore top realistic fiction books that mirror real-life experiences with compelling characters and true-to-life stories. Perfect for readers who love relatable narratives.
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Kissing Doorknobs
by Terry Spencer Hesser
From very early on, Tara Sullivan worried about everything. Over time, her "quirks" grew and developed--from arranging her meals on plates and non-stop prayer rituals …
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The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini
The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully …
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The Joy Luck Club
by Amy Tan
Encompassing two generations and a rich blend of Chinese and American history, the story of four struggling, strong women also reveals their daughters' memories and …
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The Hundred Secret Senses
by Amy Tan
Chinese-American Olivia Laguni has a battle of wills with her half-sister and lifelong nemesis, Kwan Li, whose haunting predictions and implementation of the secret senses …
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Flowers for Algernon
by Daniel Keyes
A mentally retarded adult has a brain operation that turns him into a genius.
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Katie.com
by Katherine Tarbox
The true story of one teenager's experiences in the world of the Internet and the consequences that result from those experiences.
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A Child Called It
by David J. Pelzer
An inspirational story; one child's courage to survive.
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Bloomability
by Sharon Creech
Set in the breathtaking landscape of Lugano, Switzerland, Bloomability is Sharon Creech at her very best.When 13-year-old Dinnie Doone is plucked out of her troubled …