high school realistic fiction books

One great high school realistic fiction book is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the story of two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. Another is 'Speak' by Laurie Halse Anderson, which deals with a girl's struggle to find her voice after a traumatic event. 'Thirteen Reasons Why' by Jay Asher is also popular, exploring the reasons behind a teen's suicide.

Yes. 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo is a lovely book for reluctant readers. It has a heartwarming story about a girl and her dog. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, although it has some complex themes, is written in a way that can attract reluctant readers. The unique world - building and the journey of the main character can be very appealing. Also, 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, with its survival - based story, can be a great choice for those who are not so into reading.

A story about a shy student who discovers a talent for debate. He has to overcome his fear of public speaking and deal with a bully who also competes in the debate team. Eventually, he finds his voice and wins an important debate competition.

Many of these books tend to focus on real - world issues relevant to high school students. Such as peer pressure, academic stress, and family problems. They try to mirror the experiences that high schoolers go through in their daily lives. A book like 'All the Bright Places' looks at mental illness among teens which is unfortunately a common issue in high schools. It shows how two students with their own problems come together and try to support each other.

One characteristic is that they often deal with real - life situations that students can relate to, like friendship issues. For example, in 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants', the girls face problems in their relationships with each other. Another is that they usually have believable characters. In 'The Hunger Games' - although it has some dystopian elements, the characters' emotions and reactions are very real, which can be relevant for school - age readers. Also, they may touch on important social issues, like bullying in 'Thirteen Reasons Why' (while this book has some controversy, it does address the issue of bullying in a school setting).

One great book from 1960 could be 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's a powerful story that deals with themes like racial injustice and moral growth through the eyes of a young girl in a small southern town.

Well, 'Thirteen Reasons Why' was also on the list. However, this one is quite controversial as it deals with heavy topics like teen suicide. The story is told through cassette tapes left behind by a girl who took her own life, explaining the thirteen reasons why she did it.

Sure. 'The Hate U Give' is a great one. It deals with important social issues like racism and police brutality in a very engaging way for high school students.

Some popular ones are 'Charlotte's Web' by E. B. White. It tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider, Charlotte. Another is 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It's about a girl and her dog, and how the dog helps her make friends in a new town.

Another is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. This book follows Auggie, a boy with a facial deformity, as he enters middle school. It deals with themes of kindness, acceptance, and friendship in a very relatable way for middle schoolers.