Welcome to Westwood's Book Review Challenge!

Welcome to Westwood Library's Read it Write Summer/Fall Reading Challenge!

To all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders,

Read and then write a review for 5 (or more) books this summer/Fall than you will be formally invited to a Pizza Party in the New children's department in the NEW Library once it opens.

Email your reviews to wwdbookbits@gmail.com

Get Your Reviews in by October 19th, 2012!

Call for Reviews! Some Helpful Hints


You may be wondering what it exactly means when it says “review”. Here is a brief description of what we are looking for. The reviews have to be longer than just “Its Good.”;) You should describe what the book is about, a bit of the storyline. Next, tell us if you liked it or not and why, it’s always good to give examples from the book. Remember this is a fun way to share books with each other and let everyone know your opinion. It doesn’t have to be a certain length but try to follow the below guide. Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to see you all in the New Library!

  • Paragraph 1: Introduce the book title and its author and why you wanted to read it. Tel l readers what the book is about in two or three sentences. Name the main characters and basic plot, but don’t give away any secrets or the ending.
  • Paragraph 2: Write about what you liked or didn’t like and why. Share some of your favorite parts or quotes from the book. What did you think of the main character?
  • Paragraph 3: Share yo ur opinion of the book. Would you recommend it to your friends? Why or why not? Do you think some peop le would like it but not others? Why? Did this book remind you of any other books you’ve read?

Of course, if you have your own way of writing a review, we’ll take that too!

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

My Forever Friends by Julie Bowe

My Forever Friends by Julie Bowe
I wanted to read this book because my friend had recommended it to me and because  this book was about kids around my age. It is about two girls named Ida May and Stacey Merriweather. At the playground their two kind-of best friends, Jenna Drews and Brooke Morgan, are fighting. They will have to pick sides. Stacey picks Brooke. Will Ida pick Jenna or Brooke?
    What I liked about the book was that it taught you how to treat a friend and how to behave with friends. What I didn't like about the book is the way Jenna and Brooke were fighting. They were teasing each other and saying mean things that you should never say to a friend. Also, they were doing things that would hurt a friend's feelings. I liked when Brooke and Ida tried to think of things to make for Jenna even though they were fighting. That showed real friendship inside. The main character Ida May is caring and helpful.
    I very much liked this book and  would recommend it if you are in fourth or fifth grade because this book is about kids that age. PLEASE READ THIS BOOK!! IT IS AWESOME!!


Review by Mayuri V.,  Grade 4

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