Nonfiction
This type of book allows us to find the meanings of words.
What is a dictionary?
J.K. Rowling is known for writing this book series.
What is the Harry Potter series?
This author created the iconic sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy in Little Women.
Who is Louisa May Alcott?
Not all books are all words. Books composed of images can be called __________.
What is comic books/graphic novels/manga?
When a person writes about their own life, it is this kind of nonfiction writing.
What is autobiography?
Sherlock Holmes novels fall into this genre of fiction.
What is mystery or crime fiction?
This famous playwright added over 1600 words and phrases to the English language.
Who is Shakespeare?
The word for someone who loves books and reading
Bibliophile
A book anyone can write, usually being about what the author does from day-to-day, and what they are thinking about.
Diary/journal
This novel by Lewis Carroll was based on a real 10-year-old girl.
What is Alice in Wonderland?
This author is known for writing Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Who is Roald Dahl?
According to Guinness World Records, this book is the best-selling book of all time, with an estimated 5 billion copies sold and distributed.
What is the Bible?
This book contains information like weather forecasts, farmers' planting dates, tide tables, and other tabular data often arranged according to the calendar.
What is an almanac?
This novel by Jane Austen follows Elizabeth Bennet and her evolving feelings for Mr. Darcy.
Pride and Prejudice
These men are known for writing gruesome fairy tales which Disney has since adapted to provide happily ever afters.
Who are the Grimm Brothers?
Name 2 movies based on books
You can choose any!
A book that is written about someone's life, but they are NOT the author
What is a biography?
This 1920s novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald tells the story of a mysterious millionaire who throws lavish parties on Long Island.
The Great Gatsby
This Author is famous for his many horror books being made into movies (e.g. "It", "The Shining", "Carrie")
Stephen King
This is another word for the main character of a story.
Protagonist