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!

Friday, June 22, 2012

Happy New Year, Mallory! by Laurie Friedman


I really liked Happy New Year, Mallory! by Laurie Friedman. 
It's about Mallory and Mary Ann's (Mallory's life long best friend and next door neighbor's) Winter/New Year's Reunion with her Camp Blue Lake--there's also another book about Camp Blue Lake called Campfire Mallory--friends, Carine and Taylor. Mallory's VERY excited for them to come--she hasn't seen them since last summer. She thinks this will be the best New Year's ever. 
       "I...love starting a new year. But this year, I... love it more than ever. NOT because Mom is having her special New Year's Eve dessert party...NOT because Max and I get to stay up until midnight and celebrate. NOT because Dad is buying blowers and shakers and hats for everyone... NOT because Grandma is here. And NOT even because it might snow... This year, I, Mallory McDonald, am... more excited than ever about starting a new year because this year my friends from summer camp are coming to stay at my house for a winter reunion."
      Mallory thinks nothing will stop her reunion from being absolutely perfect. WRONG! Mallory has a bad stomach ache and it gets worse and worse. The day Carine and Taylor come, Mallory's stomach ache is worse than ever. When the girls go outside in the snow, Mallory's stomach just can't handle it. Her mom calls the doctor. Mallory is horrified to find out the bad news: she has appendicitis. Mallory is rushed to the hospital, leaving her reunion behind. Mallory spent days planning out her reuinion and is super sad she's missing half of it for an operation. Will this really be the best New Year's ever?  
Review by Sarah B. Grade 4
Posted by Westwood Public Library Children's Department at 10:58 AM

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