They tell us about what the book is about. Recap Why are book covers so important? They tell us about what the book is about. They persuade readers to buy the book.

So what do you need to include? The back cover This is just as important as the front cover. It is the 2nd thing buyers will look at. It should tell them enough about the book to catch their interest, but not give the story away. Blurbs often use questions to make us want to read on.. Will the family ever find Abuela?

Examples of Blurbs A blurb is the text on back cover of a book. It is a summary of the story. It aims to get the reader interested in buying or reading the book.

What Makes a Good Blurb? They are short in length; They use attention-grabbing words and phrases; They often use question and exclamation marks; They often use three full stops at their ends (an ellipsis) to leave the reader asking questions...

Charlie Bucket loves chocolate. And Mr Charlie Bucket loves chocolate. And Mr. Willy Wonka, the most wondrous inventor in the world, is opening the gates of his amazing chocolate factory to five lucky children. It’s the prize of a lifetime! Gobstoppers, wriggle sweets and a river of melted chocolate delight await - Charlie needs just one Golden Ticket and all these treats could all be his.

Ruby and Garnet are ten-year-old twins. Identical Ruby and Garnet are ten-year-old twins. Identical. They do everything together, especially since their mother died three years earlier. But can being a double act work forever? When so much around them is changing...

So what do you need to include? The back cover A barcode, ISBN and price You might also include testimonials These are quotes from other writers and critics. They praise the book to encourage buyers

Task Read at least two blurbs from the books on the table. What do you think the book will be about? Use evidence from the blurb to support your claim. Do these on post it notes.

Task Write a blurb for ‘The Black Stones’ They are short in length; They use attention-grabbing words and phrases; They often use question and exclamation marks; They often use three full stops at their ends (an ellipsis) to leave the reader asking questions... Write a blurb for ‘The Black Stones’ Be sure to use the checklist!