Book Review Template

     Title of the Book: ____________________________

     Author: ____________________________

     Illustrator (if any): ____________________________

     Number of Pages: ____________________________

     Genre: (Fiction / Nonfiction / Folktale / Classic / Others)

1. UNDERSTANDING

Summary of the Story (What Happened?)

Write 5–7 sentences telling what the book is about.

Mention the main characters, setting, and important events.

 

2. ANALYZING

Characters (Who are the People or Animals in the Story?)

Main Character: ____________________

Other Important Characters: ____________________

Describe what they are like.

 

3. DEDUCING

From the way the story was written, what do you think the author wanted to do?

 

4. APPLYING

• Connections: Did the story remind you of another book, movie, or real-life situation?

 

• If you were in the story, what would you have done differently from the main character?

5. EVALUATING

Critical Thinking:

• What was the biggest problem or conflict in the story? Was it solved well? Why or why not?

 

• Do you agree with the decisions the characters made? Support your answer.

6. CREATING

Lesson or Insight:

What lesson from the story can be applied to your own life, your family, or your community?

 

7. RECOMMENDATION

Would you recommend this book to your classmates? Why or why not?