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, August 7, 2012

My Last Best Friend by Julie Bowe

My Last Best Friend by Julie Bowe

I just finished reading a book called My Last Best Friend, written by Julie Bowe. This book is about a girl named Ida May who is in fourth grade. She goes to Purdee Elementary School in Wisconsin.  She really misses her best friend Elizabeth who moved away. Ida's enemy in school, Jenna, is really mean. She called Elizabeth “Elizabutt” and Ida “Iduh.”
     There is a new kid named Stacey Merriweather in school. She tells everyone  that she lives with a rich aunt, that her mom and dad interview people across the world, and that she has met the Queen of England. Everyone is drawn to her. Is she telling the truth?
     In school Ida puts secret letters for Stacey to see. She hides them behind the playground in the woods. Ida signs the letters as Cordelia. Stacey  knows about this. Meanwhile Jenna is busy talking and playing with her best friends- Brooke, Meeka, Jolene, and obviously Stacey. Why is Stacey friends with Jenna if she is so mean? Jenna is really bossy.
    Ida is thoughtful. She comes up with creative ideas. She is very good at drawing. Stacey is caring. She is also very nice, not like Jenna. I really thought this book was great because it was well written. Julie Bowe makes this book very understandable. You should read more of her books. I will too. It made me want to read more.


Review by Mayuri V. Grade 4 
Posted by Westwood Public Library Children's Department at 2:41 PM

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