How To Write A Book Review: Step-By-Step Guide For Kids I Blog by Team Bookosmia
Have you ever read a book or a piece of writing and felt the urge to tell someone your opinion? That is exactly what a book review is! A book review is your chance to tell your friends what you found interesting about the book. Writing a review helps you too! It lets you think more about the book—what parts you liked best, what was your emotional response to some scenes or plots, etc. Plus, your review might help other kids stories they like, just like you do!
How To Write A Book Review: Step-By-Step Guide For Kids
Have you ever read a book or a piece of writing and felt the urge to tell someone your opinion? That is exactly what a book review is! A book review is your chance to tell your friends what you found interesting about the book. Writing a review helps you too! It lets you think more about the book—what parts you liked best, what was your emotional response to some scenes or plots, etc. Plus, your review might help other kids stories they like, just like you do!
What is a book review?
A book review is a professional way of sharing your thoughts and opinions about a book you’ve read. It includes opinions rather than facts or beliefs. You share your honest opinions about the book, including what you enjoyed, what you disliked, suggestions for improvement, and more.
How is a book review helpful?
Both aspiring writers and young readers can benefit greatly from book reviews. They help readers develop their critical thinking abilities by enabling them to discuss and examine a book. They are able to recognize the elements of an interesting story and comprehend the style of the writer. Reviews serve as a link between readers and authors as well. Positive reviews can inspire people to read the book, but constructive feedback can assist authors in improving their work for future audiences.
How to write a book review?
STEP 1: Find Your Book.
Pick out your favourite book. Make notes as you read; pen down what you liked, what you disliked, and what you want to be improvised. Try to include what different elements the writer has incorporated in their writing and how they have affected the story.
STEP 2: Start Writing Your Review.
Start by writing about the author and the book in a few lines, basically like the introduction to the book. But make sure not to reveal the entire plot. This will rip out the soul of the book, not giving the readers a chance to read it as well.
STEP 3: Write About The Likes.
Pen down what you liked about the book in particular, what interested you, or what was your favourite character or scene (do not talk about the climax or ending).
STEP 4: Highlight The Dislikes.
Just as the likes are important, the dislikes are also equally important. If you didn’t like anything about the book, be it a character, a scene, or simply the arrangement of the plot scenes or the ending, you can include them. But ensure to add points so that it can be improvised as well.
STEP 5: Round Up Your Review.
Write a proper conclusion for the book. Summarize the whole thing and refer to whom the book would be interesting, for example, fiction lovers, young readers, teens, elders, or something specific like this. Tell us if you would reread the book and give a rating (7.8/10 or such) if you wish to!
Bonus Tips:
- Avoid repetition. Don’t just narrate the entire story in a review. That is not the goal of a review.
- Try not to include anything about the last few chapters, creating space for suspense.
- Proofread your content a few times. Make suggestions if necessary.
- Don’t hesitate to add honest reviews. Make sure to appreciate and criticize the work wherever necessary.
- Stick to the book. Do not try to compare it with other works since all the works differ in some aspect or another.
Conclusion:
So, there it is! It’s that simple to write a review of a book! Reviews of books are an excellent method to discover more about the stories you enjoy, share with the readers what you’ve learned, and sometimes even transform into a tiny superhero for the author! So, put on your thinking cap the next time you finish a book that grabs your interest and get ready to write your own review. Have fun reading and reviewing!
By Aleena Shajan
Aleena Shajan, with a profound love for language and storytelling, is a highly committed and dedicated professional eager to advance her career in publishing and editing. She is passionate about improving written material and contributing to the success of publications. Aleena thrives on the challenge of transforming unpolished ideas into well-crafted works, and she is devoted to assisting authors on their journey, helping them uncover and realize their aspirations.
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