Kensuke's Kingdom Book Review

Hello year 7

Congratulations on finishing your second set of exams. 

Now that we have finished reading Kensuke's Kingdom, I'm going to give you a chance to get creative! 

I would like you to complete a book review for Kensuke's Kingdom. You must draft your work in your notebook and then complete a final copy either hand written on A4 paper, or printed from your computer. It should be decorated in an appropriate style for the book. 

Below you will find some example book reviews (both positive and negative) and some guidance on the type of information you need to include. 

There will be partes for the best effort. 

How to write a Book Review Getting started Below is a list of questions about your book.  If you answer them carefully and in detail you can use your answers to form a detailed book review which gives your opinion of the book. Answer in sentences to form paragraphs under the following headings rather than numbering your answers or using bullet points. Plot What happened in the story? What was the story about? What length of time did it cover? (this is the amount of time that passes during the course of the story, not how long it took you to read it) Was what happened unusual? Ordinary? What was the opening of the story like?  Exciting?  Slow?  Dramatic?  Dull? How did the events of the story follow on from each other? What was the climax of the story?  How did it end? Characters Who were the main characters? What were they like? Were they described in much detail? Which did you find most interesting? Most sympathetic? (if you find a character sympathetic, you like them as you can understand their feelings.  Perhaps you have had a similar experience to them) What kind of relationships and / or conflicts were there? Did these characters change throughout the story? Comments on Style Was the story written in the first or third person?( 'I' or 'he / she') How important was this to the story? Was the setting described in detail? Were feelings and attitudes described in depth? Was it a good story?  Why? What was your favourite moment in the story? Why? Were there any moments (or characters) that might have been improved?  If so, what changes would you make? General Do you think the writer had a particular reason for telling this story? How did you feel during and after reading it? Do you think you learned anything from the book about people? Ways of life? How would you compare it to other books you've read? What else do you think is important to say about it? Would you recommend this book / read another by the same author? EXAMPLE BOOK REVIEWS: Of Mice and Men is a superb, thrilling and exciting book. The story starts with the two main characters, George and Lennie, on the run from a town called Weed. What could they be running from? When they arrive at a new ranch, they meet a variety of interesting characters: Candy, who only has one hand; Curley, who is always looking for a fight; Slim, who everybody respects and looks up to. The theme of death runs through the book, starting with an innocent mouse...but how will it end? This book will appeal to anyone with a love of fast-paced, exciting stories that are filled with description, emotion and tragedy. Piles is the most boring book I have ever read. Who wants to read about young boys creating piles of dirt? The story centres around Sidney Yendis, a boy who is accused of stealing a pair of underpants belonging to a famous football player. It is a ridiculous, confusing and depressing story involving spades, eels and jars of sprouts. Sidney is sent to Camp Grey River, in order to create piles of dirt exactly five feet wide and five feet high in the freezing cold. Will he escape? Who cares! This book should look at what is and isn’t a suitable punishment for young people. Instead, you are left wondering if the poor footballer ever gets his pants back. I can’t see anyone enjoying this book, unless they are interested in pants, sprouts and piles of dirt. Don’t waste your time; find a better book.