Author:
Genre:
Short summary (2-3 sentences)
Provide a short summary of the plot in your own words that does not give away (or
spoil) the exciting parts of the story. Make sure that you write with expression and
that your topic sentence “hooks” the reader. Finally, try not to include opinions in
this portion of the review.
Additional Information
In this section you will include some additional information about the book or
author so readers can better understand your recommendation. Examples
include:
• Favorite quotation: Introduce the quotation in your own words so the reader
can understand what’s happening in that part of the story. Make sure to
use quotation marks and explain to the reader why you liked the quotation.
• Favorite character: Describe your favorite character and their traits. Was
the character believable?
• Author’s purpose: Why do you think the author wrote this book? Was it to
persuade, entertain, inform, or teach?
• Author’s website: Provide a link to additional information about the author,
book, or series, if available.
Recommendation
Tell others if you would recommend the book. Explain why you would or would
not recommend this book to others. Be specific so your readers really understand
what you liked or disliked about the book. Finally give the book a rating from 1
star (terrible) to 5 stars (terrific).
Call No. Where would you find this book in the library?
Tags: What are the key words or topics of your book?
Reviewer: Your initials as the reviewer and your teacher’s name (please do not
use your full name)
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