❖ Year 2 Book Review Guidelines – Dot and the Kangaroo

• Book Summary:
  – Introduce Dot, a young girl who gets lost in the Australian bush.
  – Describe how she meets a friendly kangaroo who gives her magical berries that help her understand animal language.
  – Explain Dot’s adventures as she learns from different animals and discovers the beauty and challenges of the natural world.
  – Conclude with how Dot finds her way home and what she learns from her journey.
• Personal Opinion:
  – Share your thoughts on Dot’s friendship with the kangaroo, what did you like most about it?
  – Discuss your favourite animal in the story and why.
  – What did you learn about nature and the Australian bush from the book?
  – How did the story make you feel—excited, curious, or inspired?
  – Would you enjoy an adventure like Dot’s? Why or why not?

❖ Year 3 Book Review Guidelines – The Story of Doctor Dolittle

• Book Summary:
  – Introduce the story’s main character, Doctor Dolittle, a kindhearted physician who learns to talk to animals.
  – Describe his adventures as he sets off on a journey to Africa to help sick monkeys.
  – Mention key supporting characters, such as Polynesia the parrot and Chee-Chee the monkey, and how they help Doctor Dolittle.
  – Conclude with how Doctor Dolittle solves problems and earns the respect of animals and humans alike.
• Personal Opinion:
  – Share what you liked about Doctor Dolittle’s ability to talk to animals.
  – Discuss your favourite animal character and why.
  – Explain how the story made you feel—was it exciting, funny, or heartwarming?
  – Would you want to have Doctor Dolittle’s skills? Why or why not?

❖ Year 4 Book Review Guidelines – The Wonderful Wizard of OZ

• Book Summary:
  – Introduce Dorothy, the main character, and how she gets transported to the magical land of Oz.
  – Describe the friends she meets along the way: the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion.
  – Explain their journey to meet the Wizard and what they each want from him.
  – Discuss the obstacles they face and how Dorothy eventually learns an important lesson about home and self-reliance.
• Personal Opinion:
  – Talk about your favourite character and why.
  – What was the most exciting or surprising part of the story for you?
  – Discuss the theme of bravery and friendship, how did the characters help each other?
  – If you could visit the land of Oz, what would you want to see or do?

❖ Year 5 Book Review Guidelines – The Adventure of Tom Sawyer

• Book Summary:
  – Introduce Tom Sawyer, a mischievous and adventurous boy, and his life in a small town on the Mississippi River.
  – Describe some of his memorable adventures, like tricking his friends into painting the fence and running away with Huckleberry Finn.
  – Explain the mystery element of the story, including how Tom and Huck discover secrets in the graveyard.
  – Conclude with how Tom grows and learns from his experiences.
• Personal Opinion:
  – Discuss whether you found Tom’s adventures fun or troublesome.
  – Who was your favourite character, and why?
  – Explain how the story shows friendship, courage, or cleverness.
  – Would you enjoy living in Tom’s world? Why or why not?