The document provides guidance on writing an effective book review in 3-4 sentences. It recommends including the title, author, a summary of the main story points without spoilers, and stating your opinion on whether you enjoyed the book and why. The review should be checked for spelling and punctuation before sharing with others.

1. Writing a book review
S. Barker
Dalry Primary School

2. Why write a book review?
• It’s an easy way to let other people
know if you enjoyed a book, or not,
and why.
• You could help them to make a choice
at the bookshop or in the library.

3. Important information to
include:
• The title
This way, if someone wants to read
the book, they know what to ask for
at the library or the book shop.
• The author
This will also help people to search.
Also, if they enjoyed the book, they
could look for more by this author.

4. Summarise the story
• Give a summary of the main parts of
the story.
• Don’t give away any plot twists, or
the ending.
• Make the book sound as exciting and
interesting as possible!

5. Give your opinion
• Tell the reader whether you enjoyed
the book or not.
• Remember to give a reason for your
opinion!
• Be honest, don’t be afraid to say if
you didn’t enjoy the book.

6. Check it over
Check your work for:
• Capital letters
• Finger spaces
• Full stops
Read your review to your partner. Does
it make sense? What kind of
improvements could you make?