How to Write a Book Review

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First of all, read the book, think about it and, if you can, talk about it to someone.

What is the story about?  What type of story is it?  What sort of characters did it have in it?  Write a few sentences answering these questions. 

Who do you think this book was written for?  Was it a boy, a girl or both?  What sort of age group.  Give it a star rating - 1 for poor and 5 for GREAT!!!

Put the title of the book and the author's name at the top of the review.  If you want to be really impressive, you can add the ISBN  (International Standard Book Number).  Every book has one and it is usually on the back of the jacket.

Finally, why not send it to us?  Go to Tell Us About It and send in your review.  We will publish it for you within seven days and you can read it in Read Your Reviews.

For more tips on how to write book reviews, visit this website: 

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/sosteacher/index.shtml

Page last updated: 24th February 2014