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

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins is the third book of the Hunger Games series.  I wanted to read the book because the second book had a cliffhanger at the end and I wanted to see what happened.  Mockingjay continues the story of Katniss and her friends and family.  The Quarter Quell just ended and started a war against the Capitol and District 13.  Everyone, including Katniss, has just found out that District 13 really does exist.  Katniss has to decide if she wants to be the Mockingjay for District 13’s fight against the Capitol.  If she agrees, she can help the rebels by showing she is still alive and that District 13 is strong enough to beat the Capitol.  If she does it though, she will be in danger as well as her friends and family.
          I liked the book because it was an adventure with a lot of action.  In District 13 when they were having a lot of meetings before the war it was a little boring.  I liked Katniss, because she was willing to risk her life to save Panem.  I don’t know if I would be brave enough to do that.
          I would recommend the book and the whole series because of how amazing it was that Katniss survived the hard life of Panem.  People who don’t like violence should not read this book.                         
                              
                             
Review by Faye, Grade 5
Posted by Westwood Public Library Children's Department at 10:43 AM

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