Criteria for a Great Book Review

We looked at a number of book reviews, we decided that they had several things in common.
1.  The title and author were at the top
2. The book review started with a hook - just like our writing.  We need to hook our reader.  Often with a question.
3.  We need to tell a bit about the story, not too much though!
4.  We need to tell a bit about the main character.
5.  We need to ask some leading questions - things the reader will want to read to find out.
6.  We need to recommend the book to an age group or grade; we might even give it a rating.
7.  Finally we need to take credit for our work - we need to sign our name!

Here is a sample from the book Miss Pattie is reading to us in class:

Hatchet
by Gary Paulsen
Could you ever make an emergency landing of a small plane and then survive weeks alone in the wilderness?  Brian is on his way to meet his father, when his plane crashes into a lake in Northern Canada.  He is alone with no supplies and no way to get help.  There are bears, porcupines, turtles, and other creatures all around him.  Will Brian get out of this alive?  I recommend this book for kids in grade 5 and up.
by Miss Pattie and students of room 12

(finally - don't forget to hand in your good copy - edited!)