Okay kiddo, imagine you have a really long story you want to tell, but it's not just any story, it's a special kind of story that's really important to a lot of people. That's what an American novel is!
It's a big book filled with lots of words that tells a story about people and places in America in a really detailed and interesting way. The story might be about a specific time period in America, like the American Revolution, or it might be about a certain group of people, like immigrants who came to America looking for a better life.
American novels are really important because they help us understand what life was like in America during different times. They can also help us feel a connection to other people and learn about their experiences.
So, next time you pick up a really big book about America, know that it's an American novel and it's telling an important story that we can all learn from!