根据文中"Those who enjoy reading about facing difficulties,but still enjoy a good laugh,would like this book"可知,那些喜欢阅读关于面对困难,且仍然开怀大笑的人喜欢本书.故选D. 【解题导语】本文一篇应用文,介绍《儿童总统》这本书.文中介绍了本书的体裁、页数、主题、写作技巧、目标读者等....
Wednesday阅读理解 A Genre: Historical non-fiction Number of pages: 224What's the book about?In the 20 stories of 20 different US Presidents in this book, we learn that the country's leaders are not so differ-ent from us.They, too, were once kids with common problems.They did schoolwork...
A reader's guide to the historical fiction genre, organizing more than 3,800 titles according to reading preferences including sub-genre and theme. Focusing on English-language novels published since the mid '90s, plus perennial favorites commonly available in libraries, it details 3,800 books ...
Genre: Historical fiction Source: Review copy courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley Rating: Rating: 4.5 out of 5. From the author of Mr. Malcolm’s List comes a delightful romantic comedy set in Regency England about a widow who takes high society by storm. Diana Boyle, a wealthy young ...
n. A novel that re-creates a period or event in history and often uses historical figures as some of its characters. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ...
CAROL’S REVIEW: A CONVENIENT FICTION BY MIMI MATTHEWS carolcork (Parish Orphans of Devon #3) Genre: Historical Romance Blurb (Goodreads): She Needed a Husband… It’s been three years since Laura Hayes’s father died, leaving her and her invalid brother to subsist on the income from the...
But, of course, the UK has a particular affinity for historical fiction, so many of the novels you’ll find on this extensive list are British. This is a celebration of historical fiction, showcasing the breadth and scope of the genre; how creative its authors are and what they can do ...
On both sides of this spectrum, the best historical fiction authors do extensive research into the living conditions, cultures, and attitudes of the past to create an authentic story and to bring the time period to life. For this list, we specifically chose works covering events or time period...
but that never takes over the story. I think that is something that separates the best historical fiction from stories that are on the dry side. The best authors know how to use their research to transport you to another time and place, but they keep you focused on character and plot to...
Since I love historical fiction, I've read hundreds of books in this genre, and chosen my favorites for this list. Titles are arranged in a loose timeline, starting with the Iron Age and finishing up in the 1990s. Some of these authors are well-known for their oeuvre of historical ...