Genres
Stories with magic, mythical creatures, and imaginary worlds
Fantasy
She wrote “Harry Potter"
J.K. Rowling
The boy who lived under the stairs
Harry Potter
«Elementary, my dear Watson.»
Sherlock Holmes
This book by Suzanne Collins is set in a dystopian future where teenagers must fight to the death in an annual competition.
The Hunger Games
Books set in the future, often with technology gone wrong
Science Fiction (sci-fi)
This Russian author wrote “War and Peace"
Leo Tolstoy
The brave girl from District 12
Katniss Everdeen
«To be, or not to be, that is the question.»
Hamlet
This classic novel by L. Frank Baum follows a young girl named Dorothy as she travels through the magical land of Oz.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Stories that solve a puzzle or crime
Detective
Belarusian author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015
Svetlana Alexievich
Sherlock Holmes' assistant and best friend. Doctor of Medicine, former military doctor who served in India and Afghanistan.
Dr. Watson
«It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.»
Albus Dumbledore
This classic novel by Mark Twain follows the adventures of a young boy named Tom as he grows up on the Mississippi River.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Emotional tales about love, heartbreak, or friendship
Romantic/Drama
He created the character Sherlock Holmes.
Arthur Conan Doyle
This character is the main antagonist in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, a dangerous and vengeful man. He is known for his evil deeds and his conflict with Tom and Huck
Injun Joe
«All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.»
J.R.R. Tolkien, from The Lord of the Rings
This fairy tale tells the story of a young girl who befriends seven dwarfs and faces off against a wicked queen with a magic mirror.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
This genre is based on traditional stories, myths, or legends that have been passed down through generations, often featuring heroes, monsters, and magical events
Folklore/myths
Russian author of the novel “Crime and Punishment"
Fyodor Dostoevsky
What are the names of the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?
The Montagues and the Capulets
«In the beginning, God created the heavens and the eartIn the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth»
In this novel, Vasil Bykov describes the moral and psychological challenges of a soldier fighting in WWII, capturing the emotional scars of war.
Alpine Ballad