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for Great Book Reviews Peek inside for a taste of Chef Louie’s writing secrets! 1

Great Book Reviews Begins with a strong lead Introduces the main character(s) and story problem with interesting scenes or details from the book Summarizes the plot without telling the outcome to create suspense Tells the kind of reader that would enjoy the book Uses persuasive techniques to influence the reader Shares the reviewer’s feelings about the book Reflects the tone of the book May ask questions, use lines from the book, or hint at the author’s message Ends purposefully