How to Write a Review

So what's in a good review?

First, tell us a little bit about what happens in the story, but not too much! (You shouldn't tell us any surprise endings, and you probably don't need to tell us that Great Uncle Fitzgibbon's favourite pet budgie was called Gertrude.)

Then, tell us about what you thought. Why was it so good (or why was it bad)? Was there lots of action, or were the characters very real? Did you like the way it was written? Did it make you laugh, or cry, or was it really serious? What did you learn? If you didn't enjoy it, was there anything you liked?

You don't have to write heaps, but we do like hearing your opinion, so don't forget that! If we think your review is particularly good then we might choose it as a Star Review and publish it on the kids' index page!

Stuck for something to read?

There's lots of great books for you to choose from in our booklists. Try out Have a Laugh, Kid's Picks or Ghost Stories plus heaps more!

And there are also lots of new books right here at Wellington City Libraries

You can see lists of all the new stuff by clicking on any of the links below:

• Fiction
• Picture Books
• Non-fiction
• Sound and Vision

Or check out these websites...

Have a look at this list of books to try after you've finished all of the Harry Potter series.

You'll find heaps of reviews and info about authors at KidsReads.com.