The document discusses elements of realistic fiction such as believable characters, settings, plots, and conflicts. It provides examples of realistic fiction elements from the books A Bridge to Terabithia and The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Criteria for selecting realistic fiction titles include believable characters, settings, and events that readers can imagine as possible in the real world.

1. Realistic Fiction Fall 2008 ELE 616 Research in Children’s Literature

17. Realistic Fiction Bookmark A real main character p. A real problem p. A real setting p. A real friend p. First attempt to solve problem p. Another attempt to solve problem p. Is there a villain? p. Something humorous? p. Something exciting or dangerous? p. A problem the character didn't expect p. Solution to the problem p. Happy ending? p. Lesson the main character learns p.