What makes a good book review?
A good review SHOULD
include:
·
A description of the content of the book
and how it compares to similar books.
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A detailed account of your thoughts going
into your ratings. (for example: I only gave the story a
3.5 rating because ... )
·
Suggestions on what you might have done to
improve the book:
o
alternate endings
o
authoring from a different character
perspective
A good review SHOULD NOT
include:
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Spoilers: any story information or details
that might detract from a readers enjoyment of the book.
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Profanity and/or derogatory comments; only
constructive criticism please.
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Simple opinions: we would like to know WHY
you liked or disliked the book.
A good review MAY include:
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Comments on the illustrations when
available:
o
What form were the illustrations?
(Example: drawings, watercolors, etc.)
o
Did you enjoy the illustrations and why?
o
Were the illustrations appropriate and
why?
o
Did the illustrations add to, or detract
from, your overall enjoyment of the
book?
Source: Building Rainbows.com
Additional Tips
Be honest: Give your review personality and
remember that kids want to know what you REALLY think.
Be detailed: Tell us exactly what you liked or
didn't. Was it a story you couldn't put down? Were the
characters just like people you know? What made it
special?
Be accurate: Be sure to get the title, author,
and character names right, plus double-check your
spelling and grammar. We aren't able to post reviews
that don't make sense or have the wrong information.
DON'T spoil it: Please don't give away the
ending! Tell readers enough about the plot to hook them,
but keep them hanging so that they want to read the
book.
Source: Teacher Scholatstic.com
