2.6 More on Genres

Your Turn Still!

Read the following book and short story summaries and see if you can figure out which genre they are.

4) Quista by Aviva Bel’Harold 

Danay lives on the water planet of Uma’Three. She feels like an outsider because her skin dries out in the water and she doesn’t have second lungs like everyone else. But she realizes her problems are small when the Emperor arrives to perform loyalty tests and her best friend is taken away. Danay must find strength within herself as she does all she can to save her friend.

Answer This is science fiction.

5) Barkerville Gold by Dayle Campbell Gaetz

Rusty, Katie, and Sheila are budding detectives who are visiting Barkerville – a town known for its gold rush history. The three friends are searching for clues to find a fortune in missing gold, so they can return it to the rightful owners. But could their lives be at risk? There is talk in town that a miner went missing because the gold was cursed a hundred years ago. 

Answer This is mystery fiction.

6) 28 Tricks for a Fearless Grade 6 by Catherine Austen

Dave Davidson is on mission to help all his friends lose their fears. But his ideas lead to all sorts of hilarious mishaps and hijinks. A friend says he was afraid of public speaking. Dave’s solutions are to get friends to hold up cue cards, get laryngitis or forge a note from a therapist.

Answer This is humour fiction.

7) Shipwreck! By Frieda Wishinsky

Sarah and Albert are two young friends from Liverpool, England who are excited to be sailing to Canada - an adventure of a lifetime back in 1914. It’s early in the morning when they feel the ship, Empress of Ireland, give a sharp jolt…and then it begins to tilt! Passengers scream and run for lifeboats. Find out how Sarah and Albert survive this disaster at sea.

Answer This is adventure fiction.

Once you feel you know your genres, complete the Know Your Genres Quiz.