Writing a book review

Why write a book review?

It’s an easy way to let other people know if you enjoyed a book, or not, and why.

You could help them to make a choice at the bookshop or in the library.

Important information to include:

The title

This way, if someone wants to read the book, they know what to ask for at the library or the book shop.

The author

This will also help people to search. Also, if they enjoyed the book, they could look for more by this author.

Summarize the story

Give a summary of the main parts of the story.

Don’t give away any plot twists, or the ending.

Make the book sound as exciting and interesting as possible!

Give your opinion

Tell the reader whether you enjoyed the book or not.

Remember to give a reason for your opinion!

Be honest, don’t be afraid to say if you didn’t enjoy the book.

Check it over

Check your work for:

Capital letters

Finger spaces

Full stops

Read your review to your partner. Does

it make sense? What kind of

improvements could you make?

How to write a book review on Amazon.com

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