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 20, 2012

Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings


Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings
Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings is a book about a kid named Rufus who really wants a dog.  His dad hates dogs and says "no dog".  Rufus’s mom compromises and comes home from work with a Guinea Pig.  Little did Rufus know that his Guinea Pig would act like a dog. 
            I liked the book because it had some really funny parts like when Fido, the Guinea Pig, was in Rufus’s back pack and she chased him at recess.  I liked Rufus because at first he wanted to get rid of Fido but he eventually came to love her and told his friends they couldn’t have her.
          I liked Guinea Dog.  I’d recommend this book if you like books that are funny or have dogs in them. 
             
Review by Faye, Grade 5

Posted by Westwood Public Library Children's Department at 10:12 AM

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