Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Contemporary realistic fiction stories are stories that are drawn the writer's imagination that could actually happen in real life.
Characteristics Of Contemporary Realistic Fiction
What are the characteristics of contemporary realistic fiction? I'm glad you asked.


The characteristics of Contemporary Realistic Fiction are...

• Made up but could happen
• No matter how absurd things are when you think about it it really could happen
• No magic or wizardry
• Lots of chances to relate to the story
• Common plot structure:

1st few chapters: Characters and setting are introduced
2nd few chapters: Problem introduced
A long number of chapters later: Solution
Last few chapters: Ending
OR
The exact same thing other than the fact that the solution is the ending

• Sometimes stories are mysteries
• Common issues:

Friendship problems (arguments; etc.)
Imotional issues (problems at home; depression; etc.)

• Common setting:

Character's school
Character's home
Vacation place

• Can be written in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person
• Lots of different, realistic, character personalities and talents

Recommended Books
Looking for some good books to read? Well, if you're into Contemporary Realistic Fiction, look no further! Actually, just look a little further down the page!!

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Flying Solo

Stargirl

This book does have a sequal,
Love, Stargirl, but I have not
read it.

Firegirl

Alex's Challenge

This book is part of a series.
It is not the first book, it is
just one of them.

The Great Gilly Hopkins

GAMES

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Why Read Contemporary Realistic Fiction?
If you're wondering why on Earth you should read contemporary realistic fiction, well then, just ask my friend Allie. She likes contemporary realistic fiction as much as I do!