Evaluation Books - Tween/Teen/Adult 2023
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Title of book or e-book being reviewed *
Please use exact title as we gave to you on the assignment request. Don't shorten it or use abbreviations, please.
Reviewer's Name *
Reviewer's Age *
Format *
Required
1. Rate overall APPEAL *
5  = Great; 4  = Good; 3  = Good, but...; 2  = OK; 1  = Not Good
Not Good
Great
a. What is most appealing or unappealing about this book? Why would someone want to read it? What is your favorite part? What makes it suitable for kids?  *
b. Give us a brief synopsis of the book. What's the story about in 3 sentences?  *
2. Rate the overall CONTENT *
5  = Great; 4  = Good; 3  = Good, but...; 2  = OK; 1  = Not Good
Not Good
Great
a. Comment on the structure, continuity and style. *
Does the story line flow well? Does it make sense? Does it hold your interest from start to finish?
b. Comment about the accuracy of the material and it's suitability for the intended age group. For example, if it refers to historical facts or places, are they accurate? If it refers to actual people, is that accurate? *
c. What behaviors are modeled by the characters? *
Does it portray positive social interactions? If there are negative behaviors, are there consequences or do they go undetected? Do the characters treat one another with respect?
d. If questioning, probing and problem-solving are included, how are they developed and are they appropriate to the intended age group? *
e. Does it use vocabulary and concepts that are suitable for the age of its audience? If not, give examples.
3. Rate overall PRODUCTION QUALITY *
5  = Great; 4  = Good; 3  = Good, but...; 2  = OK; 1  = Not Good
Not good
Great
a. If a book, describe the cover and interior pages. Are they attractive, suitable paper stock for a youthful audience? *
b. If an e-book, comment on production value such as menu access, chapters, special features or other related items. *
Not everything will have this. Let us know if it does or doesn't. It makes it easier to stop and pick up where you left off if it  has a menu that allows you to find specific scenes or chapters.
4. Rate the overall benefits  - entertainment, educational or social benefits *
5  = Great; 4  = Good; 3  = Good, but...; 2  = OK; 1  = Not Good
Not Good
Great
a. Describe any beneficial educational, social and/or entertainment elements that make this book valuable. *
Not everything will have this but many do. Please describe.
b. What is the book's message?  *
5. Final Rating. *
Give your final rating and explain using the criteria below
Required
Recommended Age Appropriateness (YOUNGEST) *
Based on your expertise, what is the youngest age you recommend this for? Use only numbers, from 0 to 18.
Recommended Age Appropriateness (OLDEST) *
Based on your own experience, recommend the OLDEST most suitable age range. Please follow same instructions for previous question. Use only numbers 1 through 18.
Write a summary of approximately 150 words. Be specific. Refer to the worksheet above for key points. Be enthusiastic and direct. *
Use the answers you have posted above on this worksheet to guide you in writing your final review. It's okay to duplicate here what you have said previously.
Where and when is this available? (online booksellers? brick and mortar booksellers? big box stores?)  *
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