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Publication year 1994
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Identity: Indigenous, Natural World: Environment, Society: Colonialism
Tags Coming of Age / Bildungsroman, Education, Education, Modern Classic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophy, Philosophy
Publication year 2020
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Identity: Race, Identity: Sexuality, Life/Time: Mortality & Death, Life/Time: Coming of Age
Tags LGBTQ, Realistic Fiction, Magical Realism, Children's Literature, Modern Classic Fiction
Publication year 1953
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Values/Ideas: Good & Evil, Values/Ideas: Fate
Tags Classic Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology, Fairy Tale / Folklore, Religion / Spirituality, Children's Literature, Education, Education, Medieval Literature / Middle Ages, Historical Fiction, Action / Adventure
Publication year 1998
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Emotions/Behavior: Fear, Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness, Emotions/Behavior: Hate & Anger, Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride, Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice, Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality, Relationships: Family, Life/Time: Childhood & Youth, Society: Colonialism
Tags Realistic Fiction, Coming of Age / Bildungsroman, Trauma / Abuse / Violence, Animals, Love / Sexuality, LGBTQ, History: World, Historical Fiction, Canadian Literature
Publication year 2023
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Relationships: Mothers, Relationships: Friendship, Identity: Femininity, Relationships: Family, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Tags Chinese Literature, Historical Fiction
Publication year 2002
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality, Relationships: Friendship, Life/Time: Coming of Age, Society: Community
Tags Historical Fiction, Humor, Fantasy, Absurdism, Religion / Spirituality, History: World
Publication year 1960
Genre Poem, Fiction
Themes Values/Ideas: Art, Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Tags Mythology, Ekphrastic, Free verse, Modernism, Grief / Death, Science / Nature
Publication year 2005
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Society: Education, Emotions/Behavior: Hate & Anger
Tags Crime / Legal, Psychology, Social Justice, Trauma / Abuse / Violence, Education, Education, Mystery / Crime Fiction, Psychology, Mental Illness
Publication year 2018
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Identity: Race, Society: Class, Life/Time: Coming of Age, Identity: Sexuality
Tags Coming of Age / Bildungsroman, LGBTQ, Relationships, Class, Realistic Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction
Publication year 2011
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Society: Nation, Society: Politics & Government, Society: Colonialism
Tags History: U.S., American Revolution, Politics / Government, Military / War, American Literature, History: World
Publication year 2013
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Emotions/Behavior: Grief, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Relationships: Family, Society: War
Tags Historical Fiction, Fantasy, WWII / World War II, Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction, Military / War, History: World
Life After Life is a work of adult historical fiction written by acclaimed British author Kate Atkinson and published in 2013. Atkinson’s debut novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum, won the Whitbread Book of the Year prize and her subsequent novels have all been international bestsellers, including the mystery series featuring Jackson Brodie, which has been adapted to a BBC show. Other works by this author include Case Histories, A God in Ruins, and... Read Life After Life Summary
Publication year 1833
Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction
Themes Identity: Indigenous, Society: War, Society: Colonialism
Tags History: U.S., Military / War, History: World, Classic Fiction, Biography
Publication year 2019
Genre Poem, Fiction
Themes Emotions/Behavior: Love
Tags Lyric Poem, LGBTQ, Love / Sexuality
Publication year 1943
Genre Short Story Collection, Fiction
Themes Identity: Femininity, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Identity: Gender, Relationships: Marriage
Tags Chinese Literature, Historical Fiction, Love / Sexuality, Asian Literature, History: World, Romance, Classic Fiction
Publication year 2018
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Relationships: Family, Relationships: Teams, Life/Time: Coming of Age, Self Discovery
Tags Sports, Realistic Fiction, Children's Literature, Modern Classic Fiction
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Publication year 2005
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Relationships: Friendship, Society: Economics, Life/Time: Coming of Age
Tags Realistic Fiction, Humor, Children's Literature, Education, Education, Modern Classic Fiction
Publication year 1993
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Identity: Race, Society: Class, Society: Politics & Government
Tags Health / Medicine, Sociology, Race / Racism, Education, Education, Science / Nature, Politics / Government
Publication year 1990
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Society: Class, Identity: Race, Relationships: Family, Life/Time: Coming of Age, Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Tags Realistic Fiction, Children's Literature, Education, Education, Modern Classic Fiction, Classic Fiction
Published in 1990, Maniac Magee is a Newbery award–winning middle grade novel by renowned children’s author Jerry Spinelli. After his parents die, 11-year-old Jeffrey Lionel Magee runs away from his guardians and a year later ends up in the racially divided Pennsylvania town of Two Mills. Jeffrey, a white boy, finds a home with a Black family, but racial tension and threats send him back on the run. By accepting a host of challenges with... Read Maniac Magee Summary
Publication year 2018
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Relationships: Siblings, Life/Time: Childhood & Youth, Identity: Disability, Relationships: Family
Tags Realistic Fiction, Relationships, Children's Literature, Modern Classic Fiction, Arts / Culture
Publication year 2007
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Identity: Race, Society: Politics & Government, Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice, Society: Community
Tags Race / Racism, Social Justice, Politics / Government, Incarceration, Education, Education, Mystery / Crime Fiction, Sociology