1. The people in books are called characters.
2. Another word for a story in a book is a narrative.
3. A number of books with the same people in it, but different stories, is called a series.
4. The text on the back of a book is called a blurb.
5. A book with real information is called non-fiction.
6. A book with a story is called a novel.
7. Books that continue the story in a previous book are called sequels.
Sentence completion:
1. The blurb is on the back of a book.
2. J.K. Rowling is a famous author.
3. It is often difficult to find a publisher to turn your story into a book.
4. Picture books are very popular with young people. They like to see pictures of the characters.
5. A lot of people don't buy hardcover books because they are expensive.
6. Paperbacks are popular because they are inexpensive and easy to carry.
Email completion:
Hi,
I've just bought a new book. It's called Notes from a Small Island. It's a travel book, so it's non-fiction. I thought it might be a bit dull, but my mum read it first and told me it was very interesting. Actually, it's very fascinating at times. It makes me laugh, which I like. Paperback books are cheap and easy to carry. The blurb on the back says the author is American but he finds the United Kingdom funny and has lived there for a long time. I haven't read the book you suggested yet. It's next on my list. The picture on the front cover looks a bit scary. Did you find it frightening? I hope not!!
Answering the personal questions:
1. The last exciting novel I read was "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn.
2. My favorite character in a book is Sherlock Holmes because of his intelligence and deductive abilities.
3. I find complex and multi-dimensional characters appealing.
4. I have read many books with really good plots and twists, such as "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins and "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown.
