LATEST NEWS: Book Review Competition Winners

The results are in! Read on to discover the winning book reviews.

We received nearly 70 entries for the book review competition which was absolutely fantastic. A massive well done to all who entered! After much deliberation, we narrowed it down to just four winners:

CATEGORY: Best Overall Review

Read Sophia’s review

Judge’s comments: Sophia’s review was just the right balance between knowledgable and persuasive. She made the book sound exciting and recommended lots of other titles you might enjoy if you like it. Her review was creative, well-written and used exciting vocabulary. Fantastic job, Sophia!

CATEGORY: Most Knowledgable Review

Read Khyanne’s review

Judge’s comments: Khyanne certainly knew the book very well. She explained the plot in detail and gave a fantastic introduction all of the main characters, making the book sound exciting and definitely something I’d enjoy reading. A fantastic effort!

CATEGORY: Most Persuasive Review

Read Bobbie’s review

Judge’s comments: Bobbie’s review used lots of fantastic advanced vocabulary to sell the book to readers. She explained all about how it was produced and enticed people to read it. Well done, Bobbie!

CATEGORY: Best Staff Review

Read Mrs Easton’s review


Judge’s comments: A very well-written review. Mrs Easton explained the plot clearly, discussed her favourite characters and convinced her readers to enjoy this book by focusing on the emotional and historical elements of the novel. Great job, Mrs Easton!


Well done to all our winners and to those who were shortlisted. Look out for the results of our Malala Yousafzai writing competition coming soon!

While you’re here, check out some of our other reviews, written by staff and students at the Dorcan Academy.

Or, get some help with your homework by having a look through out Literacy Zone, packed with articles about spelling, punctuation and grammar.

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