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!

Monday, August 13, 2012

Going for the Gold by Andrew Donkin

I recently finished reading Going for Gold!, written by Andrew Donkin. It is about the Olympics. Since it is going on in London this year, I wanted to tell you about it. Every two years the Olympics are held, switching between summer games and winter games. Every person's dream is to have a gold medal.
    The Olympics started in Athens, Greece in 1896. No women were allowed. If a women spectator was found, she was hurled off a nearby cliff. Things have come a long way since then! People come from all around the world to compete.
    There are many sports. The sports I enjoy watching the most are: gymnastics, track and field, swimming, soccer and diving. The Olympics are the biggest sporting event in the world!!
    I liked this book because it tells about  the history of the Olympics. It also tells about famous people that set world records and Olympic records. This book tells how much they practiced to be good at something. I would love to be in the Olympics. Wouldn't you?
    I would recommend it to people out there who are interested in the Olympics.


Reviewed by Mayuri V. Grade 4
Posted by Westwood Public Library Children's Department at 1:02 PM

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