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Writing an Excellent Book Review: A Step-by-Step Guide

‘ So many books, so little time ’, said Frank Zappa. We all love to read storybooks. They are filled with amazing characters, beautiful pictures and so many more things. These books welcome us into their fascinating world, spark our imagination and curiosity and, above all, they bring joy to our life. We then want to share our experience of reading a particular book with our family and friends. Some of us might find it tough to remember all the details at that time. One way of remembering all the wonderful details of the book is by writing them down. So, let’s learn how to write a book review today!

Tips on how to write a book review for children

There are many reasons for learning to write a book review. It helps us share our thoughts and feelings about the book, strengthens our writing skills and sharpens our thinking skills. Now, are you ready to write a book review? Here are a few things that you would want to cover in your book review. Pick up the latest book you have read and let’s get started!

Title, author and other details

Before you even begin to write your book review, you need to write down the title of the book and the name of the author. You may also want to write the name of the illustrator who created the beautiful images in the book. Another good practice would be to write the name of the publisher. You are most likely to find this information on the cover page of your book. 

Here’s the order: 

• Title of the book
• Name of the author
• Name of the illustrator
• Name of the publisher

Book ratings

A Book review is all about your opinion of the book. Hence, you should include something that lets the reader know instantly if you liked or disliked the book. One way of doing this is to give it a rating out of 10 or use the 5-star method. For example, you could give all 5 stars to a great book and 2 stars to a book that you didn’t really like. Remember that your book review must be in line with these ratings, so do this at the end, but leave some room for it on top of the page so that the reader notices it instantly. 

Here’s the rating guide:

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – I loved this book, and I think everyone else will love it too. 
• ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – I liked this book, and I think most of my friends would like it. 
• ⭐⭐⭐ – It’s a good book, and many will enjoy reading it. 
• ⭐⭐ – I didn’t like this book, but a few of my friends would like it. 
• ⭐ – I didn’t like this book at all, and most of my friends will agree with me. 

Summarise the book

Summarise the book in less than 100 words. Be mindful and do not give away too much information about the story. While summarising the book, remember to not give away the surprises in the book. You could describe where the story takes place and the main event in the story.

Here are a few things you can include in your summary:

• Moral of the story or a lesson learned from reading the story.
• Place and main event of the story; just don’t reveal the surprise here.
• Main characters and what kind of people they are. 
• How easy is the book to understand?

Share things that you liked and disliked about the book

Start by writing about three things that you really liked about the book. You could talk about the words used, the characters and how the story began or ended. Then you could cover things that you disliked in the book; it could be the pictures or even the way the story ended. 

Here are a few things you could talk about:

• Did you like the way the story was written–beginning, middle and end?
• Did you like the ending? Why or why not? Could it be better?
• Were the characters and their thoughts explained well?
• Were the words easy to understand?
• Were there pictures? Did you like them? Why or why not?
• Was the story interesting or dull? Why or why not?

These pointers will help you write a book review that covers almost everything about the book. At the end of it, you could also mention if you would like your family and friends to read it as soon as possible or if they can pick another book to read. Remember that writing a book review is not always easy; initially you may find it very hard, but soon with practice you will get better. So keep writing! All the best! 

Did you find these tips helpful? Do leave a book review of your favourite book in the comments section. 

Also read, 

• A Step-By-Step Poetry Writing Guide For Children
• Seven-Day Challenge To Help Your Child Write Their Very First Story
• The Ultimate Checklist For Language Development

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“Me-kha-la!” That happens at least once when she introduces herself to new people. She wholeheartedly believes in the quote by Arthur Rubinstein that says – “if you love life, life will love you back”. She is an organizational psychologist and psychometrician. She was a class teacher of 36 adorable girls for two years, grades 2 & 3, as a part of the Teach For India Fellowship. These little girls have a special place in her heart, and when she writes for children, she writes for them!

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August 21, 2023

I am loving your articles. As a volunteer who have worked for Teach for India, i can appreciate that you wrote this article by putting yourself in the shoes of them. Because whenever there is a presentation, or a speech by a visitor to the college or school, I use to do the same. My focus was on giving high quality feedback at the end of the lecture so i use to jot down all the important ideas discussed.

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17 book review examples to help you write the perfect review.

It’s an exciting time to be a book reviewer. Once confined to print newspapers and journals, reviews now dot many corridors of the Internet — forever helping others discover their next great read. That said, every book reviewer will face a familiar panic: how can you do justice to a great book in just a thousand words?

As you know, the best way to learn how to do something is by immersing yourself in it. Luckily, the Internet (i.e. Goodreads and other review sites , in particular) has made book reviews more accessible than ever — which means that there are a lot of book reviews examples out there for you to view!

In this post, we compiled 17 prototypical book review examples in multiple genres to help you figure out how to write the perfect review . If you want to jump straight to the examples, you can skip the next section. Otherwise, let’s first check out what makes up a good review.

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What must a book review contain?

Like all works of art, no two book reviews will be identical. But fear not: there are a few guidelines for any aspiring book reviewer to follow. Most book reviews, for instance, are less than 1,500 words long, with the sweet spot hitting somewhere around the 1,000-word mark. (However, this may vary depending on the platform on which you’re writing, as we’ll see later.)

In addition, all reviews share some universal elements, as shown in our book review templates . These include:

• A review will offer a concise plot summary of the book. 
• A book review will offer an evaluation of the work. 
• A book review will offer a recommendation for the audience. 

If these are the basic ingredients that make up a book review, it’s the tone and style with which the book reviewer writes that brings the extra panache. This will differ from platform to platform, of course. A book review on Goodreads, for instance, will be much more informal and personal than a book review on Kirkus Reviews, as it is catering to a different audience. However, at the end of the day, the goal of all book reviews is to give the audience the tools to determine whether or not they’d like to read the book themselves.

Keeping that in mind, let’s proceed to some book review examples to put all of this in action.

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Book review examples for fiction books

Since story is king in the world of fiction, it probably won’t come as any surprise to learn that a book review for a novel will concentrate on how well the story was told .

That said, book reviews in all genres follow the same basic formula that we discussed earlier. In these examples, you’ll be able to see how book reviewers on different platforms expertly intertwine the plot summary and their personal opinions of the book to produce a clear, informative, and concise review.

Note: Some of the book review examples run very long. If a book review is truncated in this post, we’ve indicated by including a […] at the end, but you can always read the entire review if you click on the link provided.

Examples of literary fiction book reviews

Kirkus Reviews reviews Ralph Ellison’s The Invisible Man :

An extremely powerful story of a young Southern Negro, from his late high school days through three years of college to his life in Harlem.

His early training prepared him for a life of humility before white men, but through injustices- large and small, he came to realize that he was an "invisible man". People saw in him only a reflection of their preconceived ideas of what he was, denied his individuality, and ultimately did not see him at all. This theme, which has implications far beyond the obvious racial parallel, is skillfully handled. The incidents of the story are wholly absorbing. The boy's dismissal from college because of an innocent mistake, his shocked reaction to the anonymity of the North and to Harlem, his nightmare experiences on a one-day job in a paint factory and in the hospital, his lightning success as the Harlem leader of a communistic organization known as the Brotherhood, his involvement in black versus white and black versus black clashes and his disillusion and understanding of his invisibility- all climax naturally in scenes of violence and riot, followed by a retreat which is both literal and figurative. Parts of this experience may have been told before, but never with such freshness, intensity and power.

This is Ellison's first novel, but he has complete control of his story and his style. Watch it.

Lyndsey reviews George Orwell’s 1984 on Goodreads:

YOU. ARE. THE. DEAD. Oh my God. I got the chills so many times toward the end of this book. It completely blew my mind. It managed to surpass my high expectations AND be nothing at all like I expected. Or in Newspeak "Double Plus Good." Let me preface this with an apology. If I sound stunningly inarticulate at times in this review, I can't help it. My mind is completely fried.

This book is like the dystopian Lord of the Rings, with its richly developed culture and economics, not to mention a fully developed language called Newspeak, or rather more of the anti-language, whose purpose is to limit speech and understanding instead of to enhance and expand it. The world-building is so fully fleshed out and spine-tinglingly terrifying that it's almost as if George travelled to such a place, escaped from it, and then just wrote it all down.

I read Fahrenheit 451 over ten years ago in my early teens. At the time, I remember really wanting to read 1984, although I never managed to get my hands on it. I'm almost glad I didn't. Though I would not have admitted it at the time, it would have gone over my head. Or at the very least, I wouldn't have been able to appreciate it fully. […]

The New York Times reviews Lisa Halliday’s Asymmetry :

Three-quarters of the way through Lisa Halliday’s debut novel, “Asymmetry,” a British foreign correspondent named Alistair is spending Christmas on a compound outside of Baghdad. His fellow revelers include cameramen, defense contractors, United Nations employees and aid workers. Someone’s mother has FedExed a HoneyBaked ham from Maine; people are smoking by the swimming pool. It is 2003, just days after Saddam Hussein’s capture, and though the mood is optimistic, Alistair is worrying aloud about the ethics of his chosen profession, wondering if reporting on violence doesn’t indirectly abet violence and questioning why he’d rather be in a combat zone than reading a picture book to his son. But every time he returns to London, he begins to “spin out.” He can’t go home. “You observe what people do with their freedom — what they don’t do — and it’s impossible not to judge them for it,” he says.

The line, embedded unceremoniously in the middle of a page-long paragraph, doubles, like so many others in “Asymmetry,” as literary criticism. Halliday’s novel is so strange and startlingly smart that its mere existence seems like commentary on the state of fiction. One finishes “Asymmetry” for the first or second (or like this reader, third) time and is left wondering what other writers are not doing with their freedom — and, like Alistair, judging them for it.

Despite its title, “Asymmetry” comprises two seemingly unrelated sections of equal length, appended by a slim and quietly shocking coda. Halliday’s prose is clean and lean, almost reportorial in the style of W. G. Sebald, and like the murmurings of a shy person at a cocktail party, often comic only in single clauses. It’s a first novel that reads like the work of an author who has published many books over many years. […]

Emily W. Thompson reviews Michael Doane's The Crossing on Reedsy Discovery :

In Doane’s debut novel, a young man embarks on a journey of self-discovery with surprising results.

An unnamed protagonist (The Narrator) is dealing with heartbreak. His love, determined to see the world, sets out for Portland, Oregon. But he’s a small-town boy who hasn’t traveled much. So, the Narrator mourns her loss and hides from life, throwing himself into rehabbing an old motorcycle. Until one day, he takes a leap; he packs his bike and a few belongings and heads out to find the Girl.

Following in the footsteps of Jack Kerouac and William Least Heat-Moon, Doane offers a coming of age story about a man finding himself on the backroads of America. Doane’s a gifted writer with fluid prose and insightful observations, using The Narrator’s personal interactions to illuminate the diversity of the United States.

The Narrator initially sticks to the highways, trying to make it to the West Coast as quickly as possible. But a hitchhiker named Duke convinces him to get off the beaten path and enjoy the ride. “There’s not a place that’s like any other,” [39] Dukes contends, and The Narrator realizes he’s right. Suddenly, the trip is about the journey, not just the destination. The Narrator ditches his truck and traverses the deserts and mountains on his bike. He destroys his phone, cutting off ties with his past and living only in the moment.

As he crosses the country, The Narrator connects with several unique personalities whose experiences and views deeply impact his own. Duke, the complicated cowboy and drifter, who opens The Narrator’s eyes to a larger world. Zooey, the waitress in Colorado who opens his heart and reminds him that love can be found in this big world. And Rosie, The Narrator’s sweet landlady in Portland, who helps piece him back together both physically and emotionally.

This supporting cast of characters is excellent. Duke, in particular, is wonderfully nuanced and complicated. He’s a throwback to another time, a man without a cell phone who reads Sartre and sleeps under the stars. Yet he’s also a grifter with a “love ‘em and leave ‘em” attitude that harms those around him. It’s fascinating to watch The Narrator wrestle with Duke’s behavior, trying to determine which to model and which to discard.

Doane creates a relatable protagonist in The Narrator, whose personal growth doesn’t erase his faults. His willingness to hit the road with few resources is admirable, and he’s prescient enough to recognize the jealousy of those who cannot or will not take the leap. His encounters with new foods, places, and people broaden his horizons. Yet his immaturity and selfishness persist. He tells Rosie she’s been a good mother to him but chooses to ignore the continuing concern from his own parents as he effectively disappears from his old life.

Despite his flaws, it’s a pleasure to accompany The Narrator on his physical and emotional journey. The unexpected ending is a fitting denouement to an epic and memorable road trip.

The Book Smugglers review Anissa Gray’s The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls :

I am still dipping my toes into the literally fiction pool, finding what works for me and what doesn’t. Books like The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray are definitely my cup of tea.

Althea and Proctor Cochran had been pillars of their economically disadvantaged community for years – with their local restaurant/small market and their charity drives. Until they are found guilty of fraud for stealing and keeping most of the money they raised and sent to jail. Now disgraced, their entire family is suffering the consequences, specially their twin teenage daughters Baby Vi and Kim.  To complicate matters even more: Kim was actually the one to call the police on her parents after yet another fight with her mother. […]

Examples of children’s and YA fiction book reviews

The Book Hookup reviews Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give :

♥ Quick Thoughts and Rating: 5 stars! I can’t imagine how challenging it would be to tackle the voice of a movement like Black Lives Matter, but I do know that Thomas did it with a finesse only a talented author like herself possibly could. With an unapologetically realistic delivery packed with emotion, The Hate U Give is a crucially important portrayal of the difficulties minorities face in our country every single day. I have no doubt that this book will be met with resistance by some (possibly many) and slapped with a “controversial” label, but if you’ve ever wondered what it was like to walk in a POC’s shoes, then I feel like this is an unflinchingly honest place to start.

In Angie Thomas’s debut novel, Starr Carter bursts on to the YA scene with both heart-wrecking and heartwarming sincerity. This author is definitely one to watch.

♥ Review: The hype around this book has been unquestionable and, admittedly, that made me both eager to get my hands on it and terrified to read it. I mean, what if I was to be the one person that didn’t love it as much as others? (That seems silly now because of how truly mesmerizing THUG was in the most heartbreakingly realistic way.) However, with the relevancy of its summary in regards to the unjust predicaments POC currently face in the US, I knew this one was a must-read, so I was ready to set my fears aside and dive in. That said, I had an altogether more personal, ulterior motive for wanting to read this book. […]

The New York Times reviews Melissa Albert’s The Hazel Wood :

Alice Crewe (a last name she’s chosen for herself) is a fairy tale legacy: the granddaughter of Althea Proserpine, author of a collection of dark-as-night fairy tales called “Tales From the Hinterland.” The book has a cult following, and though Alice has never met her grandmother, she’s learned a little about her through internet research. She hasn’t read the stories, because her mother, Ella Proserpine, forbids it.

Alice and Ella have moved from place to place in an attempt to avoid the “bad luck” that seems to follow them. Weird things have happened. As a child, Alice was kidnapped by a man who took her on a road trip to find her grandmother; he was stopped by the police before they did so. When at 17 she sees that man again, unchanged despite the years, Alice panics. Then Ella goes missing, and Alice turns to Ellery Finch, a schoolmate who’s an Althea Proserpine superfan, for help in tracking down her mother. Not only has Finch read every fairy tale in the collection, but handily, he remembers them, sharing them with Alice as they journey to the mysterious Hazel Wood, the estate of her now-dead grandmother, where they hope to find Ella.

“The Hazel Wood” starts out strange and gets stranger, in the best way possible. (The fairy stories Finch relays, which Albert includes as their own chapters, are as creepy and evocative as you’d hope.) Albert seamlessly combines contemporary realism with fantasy, blurring the edges in a way that highlights that place where stories and real life convene, where magic contains truth and the world as it appears is false, where just about anything can happen, particularly in the pages of a very good book. It’s a captivating debut. […]

James reviews Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight, Moon on Goodreads:

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown is one of the books that followers of my blog voted as a must-read for our Children's Book August 2018 Readathon. Come check it out and join the next few weeks!

This picture book was such a delight. I hadn't remembered reading it when I was a child, but it might have been read to me... either way, it was like a whole new experience! It's always so difficult to convince a child to fall asleep at night. I don't have kids, but I do have a 5-month-old puppy who whines for 5 minutes every night when he goes in his cage/crate (hopefully he'll be fully housebroken soon so he can roam around when he wants). I can only imagine! I babysat a lot as a teenager and I have tons of younger cousins, nieces, and nephews, so I've been through it before, too. This was a believable experience, and it really helps show kids how to relax and just let go when it's time to sleep.

The bunny's are adorable. The rhymes are exquisite. I found it pretty fun, but possibly a little dated given many of those things aren't normal routines anymore. But the lessons to take from it are still powerful. Loved it! I want to sample some more books by this fine author and her illustrators.

Publishers Weekly reviews Elizabeth Lilly’s Geraldine :

This funny, thoroughly accomplished debut opens with two words: “I’m moving.” They’re spoken by the title character while she swoons across her family’s ottoman, and because Geraldine is a giraffe, her full-on melancholy mode is quite a spectacle. But while Geraldine may be a drama queen (even her mother says so), it won’t take readers long to warm up to her. The move takes Geraldine from Giraffe City, where everyone is like her, to a new school, where everyone else is human. Suddenly, the former extrovert becomes “That Giraffe Girl,” and all she wants to do is hide, which is pretty much impossible. “Even my voice tries to hide,” she says, in the book’s most poignant moment. “It’s gotten quiet and whispery.” Then she meets Cassie, who, though human, is also an outlier (“I’m that girl who wears glasses and likes MATH and always organizes her food”), and things begin to look up.

Lilly’s watercolor-and-ink drawings are as vividly comic and emotionally astute as her writing; just when readers think there are no more ways for Geraldine to contort her long neck, this highly promising talent comes up with something new.

Examples of genre fiction book reviews

Karlyn P reviews Nora Roberts’ Dark Witch , a paranormal romance novel , on Goodreads:

4 stars. Great world-building, weak romance, but still worth the read.

I hesitate to describe this book as a 'romance' novel simply because the book spent little time actually exploring the romance between Iona and Boyle. Sure, there IS a romance in this novel. Sprinkled throughout the book are a few scenes where Iona and Boyle meet, chat, wink at each, flirt some more, sleep together, have a misunderstanding, make up, and then profess their undying love. Very formulaic stuff, and all woven around the more important parts of this book.

The meat of this book is far more focused on the story of the Dark witch and her magically-gifted descendants living in Ireland. Despite being weak on the romance, I really enjoyed it. I think the book is probably better for it, because the romance itself was pretty lackluster stuff.

I absolutely plan to stick with this series as I enjoyed the world building, loved the Ireland setting, and was intrigued by all of the secondary characters. However, If you read Nora Roberts strictly for the romance scenes, this one might disappoint. But if you enjoy a solid background story with some dark magic and prophesies, you might enjoy it as much as I did.

I listened to this one on audio, and felt the narration was excellent.

Emily May reviews R.F. Kuang’s The Poppy Wars , an epic fantasy novel , on Goodreads:

“But I warn you, little warrior. The price of power is pain.”

Holy hell, what did I just read??

➽ A fantasy military school

➽ A rich world based on modern Chinese history

➽ Shamans and gods

➽ Detailed characterization leading to unforgettable characters

➽ Adorable, opium-smoking mentors

That's a basic list, but this book is all of that and SO MUCH MORE. I know 100% that The Poppy War will be one of my best reads of 2018.

Isn't it just so great when you find one of those books that completely drags you in, makes you fall in love with the characters, and demands that you sit on the edge of your seat for every horrific, nail-biting moment of it? This is one of those books for me. And I must issue a serious content warning: this book explores some very dark themes. Proceed with caution (or not at all) if you are particularly sensitive to scenes of war, drug use and addiction, genocide, racism, sexism, ableism, self-harm, torture, and rape (off-page but extremely horrific).

Because, despite the fairly innocuous first 200 pages, the title speaks the truth: this is a book about war. All of its horrors and atrocities. It is not sugar-coated, and it is often graphic. The "poppy" aspect refers to opium, which is a big part of this book. It is a fantasy, but the book draws inspiration from the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Rape of Nanking.

Crime Fiction Lover reviews Jessica Barry’s Freefall , a crime novel:

In some crime novels, the wrongdoing hits you between the eyes from page one. With others it’s a more subtle process, and that’s OK too. So where does Freefall fit into the sliding scale?

In truth, it’s not clear. This is a novel with a thrilling concept at its core. A woman survives plane crash, then runs for her life. However, it is the subtleties at play that will draw you in like a spider beckoning to an unwitting fly.

Like the heroine in Sharon Bolton’s Dead Woman Walking, Allison is lucky to be alive. She was the only passenger in a private plane, belonging to her fiancé, Ben, who was piloting the expensive aircraft, when it came down in woodlands in the Colorado Rockies. Ally is also the only survivor, but rather than sitting back and waiting for rescue, she is soon pulling together items that may help her survive a little longer – first aid kit, energy bars, warm clothes, trainers – before fleeing the scene. If you’re hearing the faint sound of alarm bells ringing, get used to it. There’s much, much more to learn about Ally before this tale is over.

Kirkus Reviews reviews Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One , a science-fiction novel :

Video-game players embrace the quest of a lifetime in a virtual world; screenwriter Cline’s first novel is old wine in new bottles.

The real world, in 2045, is the usual dystopian horror story. So who can blame Wade, our narrator, if he spends most of his time in a virtual world? The 18-year-old, orphaned at 11, has no friends in his vertical trailer park in Oklahoma City, while the OASIS has captivating bells and whistles, and it’s free. Its creator, the legendary billionaire James Halliday, left a curious will. He had devised an elaborate online game, a hunt for a hidden Easter egg. The finder would inherit his estate. Old-fashioned riddles lead to three keys and three gates. Wade, or rather his avatar Parzival, is the first gunter (egg-hunter) to win the Copper Key, first of three.

Halliday was obsessed with the pop culture of the 1980s, primarily the arcade games, so the novel is as much retro as futurist. Parzival’s great strength is that he has absorbed all Halliday’s obsessions; he knows by heart three essential movies, crossing the line from geek to freak. His most formidable competitors are the Sixers, contract gunters working for the evil conglomerate IOI, whose goal is to acquire the OASIS. Cline’s narrative is straightforward but loaded with exposition. It takes a while to reach a scene that crackles with excitement: the meeting between Parzival (now world famous as the lead contender) and Sorrento, the head of IOI. The latter tries to recruit Parzival; when he fails, he issues and executes a death threat. Wade’s trailer is demolished, his relatives killed; luckily Wade was not at home. Too bad this is the dramatic high point. Parzival threads his way between more ’80s games and movies to gain the other keys; it’s clever but not exciting. Even a romance with another avatar and the ultimate “epic throwdown” fail to stir the blood.

Too much puzzle-solving, not enough suspense.

Book review examples for non-fiction books

Nonfiction books are generally written to inform readers about a certain topic. As such, the focus of a nonfiction book review will be on the clarity and effectiveness of this communication . In carrying this out, a book review may analyze the author’s source materials and assess the thesis in order to determine whether or not the book meets expectations.

Again, we’ve included abbreviated versions of long reviews here, so feel free to click on the link to read the entire piece!

The Washington Post reviews David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon :

The arc of David Grann’s career reminds one of a software whiz-kid or a latest-thing talk-show host — certainly not an investigative reporter, even if he is one of the best in the business. The newly released movie of his first book, “The Lost City of Z,” is generating all kinds of Oscar talk, and now comes the release of his second book, “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI,” the film rights to which have already been sold for $5 million in what one industry journal called the “biggest and wildest book rights auction in memory.”

Grann deserves the attention. He’s canny about the stories he chases, he’s willing to go anywhere to chase them, and he’s a maestro in his ability to parcel out information at just the right clip: a hint here, a shading of meaning there, a smartly paced buildup of multiple possibilities followed by an inevitable reversal of readerly expectations or, in some cases, by a thrilling and dislocating pull of the entire narrative rug.

All of these strengths are on display in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Around the turn of the 20th century, oil was discovered underneath Osage lands in the Oklahoma Territory, lands that were soon to become part of the state of Oklahoma. Through foresight and legal maneuvering, the Osage found a way to permanently attach that oil to themselves and shield it from the prying hands of white interlopers; this mechanism was known as “headrights,” which forbade the outright sale of oil rights and granted each full member of the tribe — and, supposedly, no one else — a share in the proceeds from any lease arrangement. For a while, the fail-safes did their job, and the Osage got rich — diamond-ring and chauffeured-car and imported-French-fashion rich — following which quite a large group of white men started to work like devils to separate the Osage from their money. And soon enough, and predictably enough, this work involved murder. Here in Jazz Age America’s most isolated of locales, dozens or even hundreds of Osage in possession of great fortunes — and of the potential for even greater fortunes in the future — were dispatched by poison, by gunshot and by dynamite. […]

Stacked Books reviews Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers :

I’ve heard a lot of great things about Malcolm Gladwell’s writing. Friends and co-workers tell me that his subjects are interesting and his writing style is easy to follow without talking down to the reader. I wasn’t disappointed with Outliers. In it, Gladwell tackles the subject of success – how people obtain it and what contributes to extraordinary success as opposed to everyday success.

The thesis – that our success depends much more on circumstances out of our control than any effort we put forth – isn’t exactly revolutionary. Most of us know it to be true. However, I don’t think I’m lying when I say that most of us also believe that we if we just try that much harder and develop our talent that much further, it will be enough to become wildly successful, despite bad or just mediocre beginnings. Not so, says Gladwell.

Most of the evidence Gladwell gives us is anecdotal, which is my favorite kind to read. I can’t really speak to how scientifically valid it is, but it sure makes for engrossing listening. For example, did you know that successful hockey players are almost all born in January, February, or March? Kids born during these months are older than the others kids when they start playing in the youth leagues, which means they’re already better at the game (because they’re bigger). Thus, they get more play time, which means their skill increases at a faster rate, and it compounds as time goes by. Within a few years, they’re much, much better than the kids born just a few months later in the year. Basically, these kids’ birthdates are a huge factor in their success as adults – and it’s nothing they can do anything about. If anyone could make hockey interesting to a Texan who only grudgingly admits the sport even exists, it’s Gladwell. […]

Quill and Quire reviews Rick Prashaw’s Soar, Adam, Soar :

Ten years ago, I read a book called Almost Perfect. The young-adult novel by Brian Katcher won some awards and was held up as a powerful, nuanced portrayal of a young trans person. But the reality did not live up to the book’s billing. Instead, it turned out to be a one-dimensional and highly fetishized portrait of a trans person’s life, one that was nevertheless repeatedly dubbed “realistic” and “affecting” by non-transgender readers possessing only a vague, mass-market understanding of trans experiences.

In the intervening decade, trans narratives have emerged further into the literary spotlight, but those authored by trans people ourselves – and by trans men in particular – have seemed to fall under the shadow of cisgender sensationalized imaginings. Two current Canadian releases – Soar, Adam, Soar and This One Looks Like a Boy – provide a pointed object lesson into why trans-authored work about transgender experiences remains critical.

To be fair, Soar, Adam, Soar isn’t just a story about a trans man. It’s also a story about epilepsy, the medical establishment, and coming of age as seen through a grieving father’s eyes. Adam, Prashaw’s trans son, died unexpectedly at age 22. Woven through the elder Prashaw’s narrative are excerpts from Adam’s social media posts, giving us glimpses into the young man’s interior life as he traverses his late teens and early 20s. […]

Book Geeks reviews Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love :

WRITING STYLE: 3.5/5

SUBJECT: 4/5

CANDIDNESS: 4.5/5

RELEVANCE: 3.5/5

ENTERTAINMENT QUOTIENT: 3.5/5

“Eat Pray Love” is so popular that it is almost impossible to not read it. Having felt ashamed many times on my not having read this book, I quietly ordered the book (before I saw the movie) from amazon.in and sat down to read it. I don’t remember what I expected it to be – maybe more like a chick lit thing but it turned out quite different. The book is a real story and is a short journal from the time when its writer went travelling to three different countries in pursuit of three different things – Italy (Pleasure), India (Spirituality), Bali (Balance) and this is what corresponds to the book’s name – EAT (in Italy), PRAY (in India) and LOVE (in Bali, Indonesia). These are also the three Is – ITALY, INDIA, INDONESIA.

Though she had everything a middle-aged American woman can aspire for – MONEY, CAREER, FRIENDS, HUSBAND; Elizabeth was not happy in her life, she wasn’t happy in her marriage. Having suffered a terrible divorce and terrible breakup soon after, Elizabeth was shattered. She didn’t know where to go and what to do – all she knew was that she wanted to run away. So she set out on a weird adventure – she will go to three countries in a year and see if she can find out what she was looking for in life. This book is about that life changing journey that she takes for one whole year. […]

Emily May reviews Michelle Obama’s Becoming on Goodreads:

Look, I'm not a happy crier. I might cry at songs about leaving and missing someone; I might cry at books where things don't work out; I might cry at movies where someone dies. I've just never really understood why people get all choked up over happy, inspirational things. But Michelle Obama's kindness and empathy changed that. This book had me in tears for all the right reasons.

This is not really a book about politics, though political experiences obviously do come into it. It's a shame that some will dismiss this book because of a difference in political opinion, when it is really about a woman's life. About growing up poor and black on the South Side of Chicago; about getting married and struggling to maintain that marriage; about motherhood; about being thrown into an amazing and terrifying position.

I hate words like "inspirational" because they've become so overdone and cheesy, but I just have to say it-- Michelle Obama is an inspiration. I had the privilege of seeing her speak at The Forum in Inglewood, and she is one of the warmest, funniest, smartest, down-to-earth people I have ever seen in this world.

And yes, I know we present what we want the world to see, but I truly do think it's genuine. I think she is someone who really cares about people - especially kids - and wants to give them better lives and opportunities.

She's obviously intelligent, but she also doesn't gussy up her words. She talks straight, with an openness and honesty rarely seen. She's been one of the most powerful women in the world, she's been a graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School, she's had her own successful career, and yet she has remained throughout that same girl - Michelle Robinson - from a working class family in Chicago.

I don't think there's anyone who wouldn't benefit from reading this book.

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If I Never Forever Endeavor Review by Hayden, age 4, Southeast Michigan Mensa

This book was about a bird who didn't yet know how to fly.

The bird has to decide if it will try to fly, but it was not sure if it wants to. The bird thought, "If I never forever endeavor" then I won't ever learn. On one wing, he worries he might fail and on the other wing he thinks of how he may succeed. He worries that if he tries, he may get lost in the world. That makes him want to stay in his nest where he's safe.

I think this book would help other children to learn that trying new things can be scary, but sometimes when we try, we can find things that make us happy too. And this book will help others know that mistakes are okay and part of learning.

My favorite part is that the bird tried and learned that she could fly. I also liked that I read this book because it gave me a chance to talk to mom about making mistakes and how I don't like making them. Then I learned they are good and part of learning.

Boys and girls who are 3 to 8 years old would like this book because it teaches about trying a new thing and how it's important to get past being scared so you can learn new things.

I give the book 5 stars since I think it's important for other children to learn about courage.

Flesh & Blood So Cheap Review by Umar B., age 8, Central New Jersy Mensa

I liked this book. People who are interested in national disasters and US history as well as immigration will most probably be interested in reading this book.

Readers can gain knowledge of what it was like to work in New York City in the early 1900s. One of the things that was especially interesting was that there were no safety laws at work. Also, there was a big contrast between the rich and the poor. Some people may not like this book because it is very depressing, but it is an important event in history to remember.

This book was very well written. It has black and white photos along with descriptions of the photos. These photos give us a better idea of what people's lives were like. This book is suitable for 9-20 year olds.

I give this book 5 stars.

Galaxy Zach: Journey to Juno Review by Young Mensan Connor C., age 6, Boston Mensa

Journey To Juno is the second book of the Galaxy Zack series. It is just as good as the first one. It's awesome!

Zack joins the Sprockets Academy Explorers Club at school. They fly on a special trip to Juno, a new planet no one has ever visited. Zack gets paired up with Seth, the class bully, and that's dreadful but Zack is excited when he finds a huge galaxy gemmite. A gemmite that large had not been found in 100 years! Kids will love this book!

Boys and girls will both like it. It's an easy chapter book with pictures on every page. I love the illustrations. I think ages 6-8 would like this but younger kids would like the story being read to them.

My favorite parts are the galactic blast game (it is similar to baseball except there are robots playing), recess at Zack's school where everything is 3-D holographic images, the rainbow river in a crystal cave on Juno, and the galaxy gemmite that Zack finds on Juno. I also loved when a life-size holographic image of his Earth friend appears in Zack's room because he calls him on a hyperphone. I give this book one hundred stars! There is a "to be continued" at the end so you have to read the next book see what's in store. I can't wait to find out what happens!!!

I Capture the Castle Review by Lauren W., age 17, Mensa in Georgia

Dodie Smith's novel I Capture the Castle is a journey through the mind of a young writer as she attempts to chronicle her daily life. Seventeen-year-old Cassandra Mortmain has recently learned to speed-write, and she decides to work on her writing skills by describing the actions and conversations of those around her.

Cassandra lives in a fourteenth-century English castle with an interesting cast of characters: her beautiful older sister, Rose; her rather unsociable author father and his second wife, artist-model Topaz; Stephen, the garden boy; a cat and a bull terrier; and sometimes her brother Thomas when he is home from school. One fateful day they make the acquaintance of the Cotton family, including the two sons, and a web of tangled relationships ensues.

While I definitely recommend this book to other readers, I would recommend it to older teenagers, mainly because it will resonate better with them. The writing is tame enough that younger teens could also read it, but most of the characters are adults or on the verge of adulthood. Older readers would take the most from it since they can not only relate, but they may also better pick up on and appreciate Cassandra's sometimes subtle humor.

Over the course of the novel, Cassandra undergoes a definite transformation from child to mature young adult, even though it's only over the course of several months. I love that I could see into her mindset and read exactly what she was feeling when she thought out situations. Her thoughts flowed well and moved the book along very quickly.

Cassandra's narrative voice is wonderful. She is serious at times, but also very witty, which makes for an engaging read. It feels absolutely real, as though I'm reading someone's actual journal. Sometimes I forget that I am reading a story and not a real-life account. Her emotions and the dialogue are so genuine, and they are spot-on for a seventeen-year-old girl in her situation.

Cassandra has many wonderful insights on life, on topics ranging from writing to faith to matters of the heart. I personally have had some of the same thoughts as Cassandra, except Ms. Smith was able to put them into words.

Capture the Castle should be essential reading for aspiring writers, those looking for historical fiction or romance, or anyone who loves reading amazing classic books. Dodie Smith is an exceptional writer, and I Capture the Castle is a book that will never become obsolete.

Frankenstein's Cat Review by Zander H., age 12, Mid-America Mensa

I appreciated Frankenstein's Cat for its fascinating explanation about the often baffling subject of bioengineering and its sister sciences. Emily Anthes explains the many sides of today's modern technology, such as gene modification, cloning, pharmaceutical products (from the farm), prosthesis, animal tag and tracking and gene cryogenics. This book provides a well-rounded summary of these complicated sciences without being boring or simply factual. Her real world examples take us on a journey from the farm, to the pet store and then from the pharmacy to the frozen arc.

Have you ever wondered if the neighborhood cat is spying on you? Read about Operation Acoustic Kitty and find out if this feline fantasy fiction or fact. Do you think bugs are creepy? What about a zombified cyborg beetle? Is Fido so special that you want two of him? Money can buy you an almost exact copy of your pooch BUT don't expect the same personality. Emily Anthes makes you crave more information. She makes you want to know the future of Earth's flora and fauna, as well as humanity itself.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a guide to the future of biological science and technology. Frankenstein's Cat is best read by the light of a glow-in-the-dark fish, while cuddling your favorite cloned dog and drinking a glass of genetically modified milk.

About Marsupials Review by Connor C., age 6, Boston Mensa

About Marsupials is the title so the book is about...marsupials, of course. It's non-fiction. I really think everyone would like the book. I think someone who likes animals would especially like to read it.

The glossary of facts in the back of About Marsupials is the most useful part. I thought the most interesting parts were that some marsupials have their pouch at their back legs and one marsupial, the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby, is very small but can jump 13 feet wide!

Kids in the 4-8 age range would like this book. Even though it's not a story book, 4 year olds would like the few words on each page and they would love the beautiful pictures. But older kids would like it because of all the facts in the back of the book. There's a lot of information for each animal. I think boys and girls (and parents) would enjoy reading it. This book is very interesting. I give it 4 stars.

Mapping the World Review by Umar A., age 10, Central New Jersey Mensa

Every day, people around the world use maps. Whether it is an airplane pilot or businessman, housewife or museum group, maps have always and will continue to provide useful information for all.

Mapping the World talks about the uses of maps, as well as how to differentiate between the type of map projection and type of map.

In this series, we travel to the past and learn about historical mapmakers, from Claudius Ptolemy (who stated the idea that the Earth is at the center of the universe) to Gerardus Mercator (who created one of the most widely used map projections) and more. This series goes into tremendous detail on the cartographer's life and maps. We then journey to the present era to learn about map projections and the diverse types of maps used today. You might ask, "What is the difference between the two? They sound the same to me." No map projection is perfect, because you cannot really flatten a sphere into a rectangle. An uncolored projection could be used in many ways. We could use it for population concentration, highways, land elevation, and so many other things!

For example, we could make a topographic map of the U.S., which shows land elevation. We could make it a colorful map that shows the amount of pollution in different areas, or it could be a population map, or it could even be a map that shows the 50 states, their capitals and borders! Our last step in this amazing excursion is the near future, where we see some hypothetical solutions as to what maps will be used for. Currently, we are working on better virtual map technology.

Now, scientists have been able to put maps on phones. Back in the early 1900s, people had to lug a lot of maps around to find your way from place to place, or just keep asking for directions. Now, all the information is on a phone or global positioning system (GPS). It is amazing how much maps have changed technology and the world in this century.

The Mapping the World 8-book set goes into amazing levels of detail. It is a long read, but it gives an immense range and amount of information that you would not find in any other book or series on maps. The flowing way the chapters and books are organized makes it easy to link passages from different books in this series together. Mapping the World is a treasure box, filled with the seeds of cartography. Collect and plant them, and you soon will have the fruits of cartography, beneficial to those who want to be cartographers. Use this series to the utmost, then the fruits of mapping will be sweet for all who endeavor to succeed in cartography.

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How to Write a Book Review: The Ultimate Guide

WHAT IS A BOOK REVIEW?

Traditionally, book reviews are evaluations of a recently published book in any genre. Usually, around the 500 to 700-word mark, they briefly describe a text’s main elements while appraising the work’s strengths and weaknesses. Published book reviews can appear in newspapers, magazines, and academic journals. They provide the reader with an overview of the book itself and indicate whether or not the reviewer would recommend the book to the reader.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A BOOK REVIEW?

There was a time when book reviews were a regular appearance in every quality newspaper and many periodicals. They were essential elements in whether or not a book would sell well. A review from a heavyweight critic could often be the deciding factor in whether a book became a bestseller or a damp squib. In the last few decades, however, the book review’s influence has waned considerably, with many potential book buyers preferring to consult customer reviews on Amazon, or sites like Goodreads, before buying. As a result, book review’s appearance in newspapers, journals, and digital media has become less frequent.

WHY BOTHER TEACHING STUDENTS TO WRITE BOOK REVIEWS AT ALL?

Even in the heyday of the book review’s influence, few students who learned the craft of writing a book review became literary critics! The real value of crafting a well-written book review for a student does not lie in their ability to impact book sales. Understanding how to produce a well-written book review helps students to:

●     Engage critically with a text

●     Critically evaluate a text

●     Respond personally to a range of different writing genres

●     Improve their own reading, writing, and thinking skills.

Not to Be Confused with a Book Report!

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BOOK REVIEW AND A BOOK REPORT?

While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are clear differences in both the purpose and the format of the two genres. Generally speaking, book reports aim to give a more detailed outline of what occurs in a book. A book report on a work of fiction will tend to give a comprehensive account of the characters, major plot lines, and themes in the book. Book reports are usually written around the K-12 age range, while book reviews tend not to be undertaken by those at the younger end of this age range due to the need for the higher-level critical skills required in writing them. At their highest expression, book reviews are written at the college level and by professional critics.

Learn how to write a book review step by step with our complete guide for students and teachers by familiarizing yourself with the structure and features.

BOOK REVIEW STRUCTURE

ANALYZE Evaluate the book with a critical mind.

THOROUGHNESS The whole is greater than the sum of all its parts. Review the book as a WHOLE.

COMPARE Where appropriate compare to similar texts and genres.

THUMBS UP OR DOWN? You are going to have to inevitably recommend or reject this book to potential readers.

BE CONSISTENT Take a stance and stick with it throughout your review.

FEATURES OF A BOOK REVIEW

PAST TENSE You are writing about a book you have already read.

EMOTIVE LANGUAGE Whatever your stance or opinion be passionate about it. Your audience will thank you for it.

VOICE Both active and passive voice are used in recounts.

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ELEMENTS OF A BOOK REVIEW

As with any of the writing genres we teach our students, a book review can be helpfully explained in terms of criteria. While there is much to the ‘art’ of writing, there is also, thankfully, a lot of the nuts and bolts that can be listed too. Have students consider the following elements before writing:

●     Title: Often, the title of the book review will correspond to the title of the text itself, but there may also be some examination of the title’s relevance. How does it fit into the purpose of the work as a whole? Does it convey a message or reveal larger themes explored within the work?

●     Author: Within the book review, there may be some discussion of who the author is and what they have written before, especially if it relates to the current work being reviewed. There may be some mention of the author’s style and what they are best known for. If the author has received any awards or prizes, this may also be mentioned within the body of the review.

●     Genre: A book review will identify the genre that the book belongs to, whether fiction or nonfiction, poetry, romance, science-fiction, history etc. The genre will likely tie in, too with who the intended audience for the book is and what the overall purpose of the work is.

●     Book Jacket / Cover: Often, a book’s cover will contain artwork that is worthy of comment. It may contain interesting details related to the text that contribute to, or detract from, the work as a whole.

●     Structure: The book’s structure will often be heavily informed by its genre. Have students examine how the book is organized before writing their review. Does it contain a preface from a guest editor, for example? Is it written in sections or chapters? Does it have a table of contents, index, glossary etc.? While all these details may not make it into the review itself, looking at how the book is structured may reveal some interesting aspects.

●     Publisher and Price: A book review will usually contain details of who publishes the book and its cost. A review will often provide details of where the book is available too.

BOOK REVIEW KEY ELEMENTS

As students read and engage with the work they will review, they will develop a sense of the shape their review will take. This will begin with the summary. Encourage students to take notes during the reading of the work that will help them in writing the summary that will form an essential part of their review. Aspects of the book they may wish to take notes on in a work of fiction may include:

●     Characters: Who are the main characters? What are their motivations? Are they convincingly drawn? Or are they empathetic characters?

●     Themes: What are the main themes of the work? Are there recurring motifs in the work? Is the exploration of the themes deep or surface only?

●     Style: What are the key aspects of the writer’s style? How does it fit into the wider literary world?

●     Plot: What is the story’s main catalyst? What happens in the rising action? What are the story’s subplots? 

A book review will generally begin with a short summary of the work itself. However, it is important not to give too much away, remind students – no spoilers, please! For nonfiction works, this may be a summary of the main arguments of the work, again, without giving too much detail away. In a work of fiction, a book review will often summarise up to the rising action of the piece without going beyond to reveal too much!

The summary should also provide some orientation for the reader. Given the nature of the purpose of a review, it is important that students’ consider their intended audience in the writing of their review. Readers will most likely not have read the book in question and will require some orientation. This is often achieved through introductions to the main characters, themes, primary arguments etc. This will help the reader to gauge whether or not the book is of interest to them.

Once your student has summarized the work, it is time to ‘review’ in earnest. At this point, the student should begin to detail their own opinion of the book. To do this well they should:

i. Make It Personal

Often when teaching essay writing we will talk to our students about the importance of climbing up and down the ladder of abstraction. Just as it is helpful to explore large, more abstract concepts in an essay by bringing it down to Earth, in a book review, it is important that students can relate the characters, themes, ideas etc to their own lives.

Book reviews are meant to be subjective. They are opinion pieces, and opinions grow out of our experiences of life. Encourage students to link the work they are writing about to their own personal life within the body of the review. By making this personal connection to the work, students contextualize their opinions for the readers and help them to understand whether the book will be of interest to them or not in the process.

ii. Make It Universal

Just as it is important to climb down the ladder of abstraction to show how the work relates to individual life, it is important to climb upwards on the ladder too. Students should endeavor to show how the ideas explored in the book relate to the wider world. The may be in the form of the universality of the underlying themes in a work of fiction or, for example, the international implications for arguments expressed in a work of nonfiction.

iii. Support Opinions with Evidence

A book review is a subjective piece of writing by its very nature. However, just because it is subjective does not mean that opinions do not need to be justified. Make sure students understand how to back up their opinions with various forms of evidence, for example, quotations, statistics, and the use of primary and secondary sources.

EDIT AND REVISE YOUR BOOK REVIEW

As with any writing genre, encourage students to polish things up with review and revision at the end. Encourage them to proofread and check for accurate spelling throughout, with particular attention to the author’s name, character names, publisher etc. 

It is good practice too for students to double-check their use of evidence. Are statements supported? Are the statistics used correctly? Are the quotations from the text accurate? Mistakes such as these uncorrected can do great damage to the value of a book review as they can undermine the reader’s confidence in the writer’s judgement.

The discipline of writing book reviews offers students opportunities to develop their writing skills and exercise their critical faculties. Book reviews can be valuable standalone activities or serve as a part of a series of activities engaging with a central text. They can also serve as an effective springboard into later discussion work based on the ideas and issues explored in a particular book. Though the book review does not hold the sway it once did in the mind’s of the reading public, it still serves as an effective teaching tool in our classrooms today.

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Please understand these student writing samples are not intended to be perfect examples for each age or grade level but a piece of writing for students and teachers to explore together to critically analyze to improve student writing skills and deepen their understanding of book review writing.

We would recommend reading the example either a year above and below, as well as the grade you are currently working with to gain a broader appreciation of this text type .

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Good Morning (Poem) - Fannie R. Buchanan’s Good Morning is a poem of Marigold Class 3 that beautifully describes the essence of the morning. Dawn is the time when chirping birds leave their nest in search of food. Saying goodbye to the dark, sun is out now and bees, trees are welcoming a new day. The poet is awake as well, and he now wants to go out and play with them on such a sunny day. 

The Magic Garden (Prose) - This prose gives an idyllic view of a school playground where sunflowers, poppies, roses, etc. bloom in abundance. The children of the school take care of them. In return, the plants love them immensely; even the birds of the garden love the children as they bring bread for them. There are fairies in this garden as well and when they sing only the children can hear them. 

Bird Talk (Poem) - This poem provides an insight into what birds think about humans. As the poem suggests, birds find it funny that humans are different from them in every way. Unlike the birds, humans do not eat beetles, grow feathers and even cannot sit on the wires or trees.

Nina and the Baby Sparrow (Prose) - The prose of NCERT Class 3 English book PDF  tells a heartwarming story about Nina and her baby sparrow friends. Nina does not want to go to attend the wedding of her aunt in Delhi. The reason behind it is that there is a nest on her bookshelf, which has baby sparrows, and they are hungry all the time. Nina is worried about who will feed them in her absence. Finally, her parents decide to place the nest outside the locked house so that their parents can feed them while they are away. Hearing that, Nina is relieved now and ready to go.   

Little by Little (Poem) - Little By Little is a poem of Marigold book Class 3 which accounts for the growth of an oak tree from a mere seed. Over time, a seed grows into a sapling, and gradually it spreads its roots under the earth. Along with that, the shoots and branches start to expand under the sky until it becomes a mighty tree one day. 

The Enormous Turnip (Prose) - One day an older man planted some turnip seeds. While they grew into an enormous one, he decided to pull it out to eat. But he failed to pull it out alone, and an old lady joined him to help him out. But still, they could not pull it out, and then a boy joined them. Even the three of them could not do the job. Finally, when a girl comes to help them, it comes out of the earth and then they happily eat them together.  

Sea Song (Poem) - This poem of NCERT Marigold Class 3 presents a sea shell that a boy found at the sea beach. He was amazed by the intricate design of the shell and rushed to her mother to show that. He gets more excited when his mother holds the shell near to his ear, and he could hear mild soothing music coming from it. 

A Little Fish Story (Prose) - It is a story of a small fish who dreams of becoming big one day. He was unhappy for not being big like other fishes that are his playmates. But one day, a big Shoal got caught in a net. While the smaller fishes could escape, the shoal could not do so for being large. From that day on, the little fish never complained about being small. 

The Balloon Man (Poem) - This Unit 5 poem of Marigold English book Class 3 tells about a balloon man who sells colorful balloons on market days. He always keeps the balloons in bunches no matter how windy or sunny the day is. However, the poet believes that he will release the balloons in the air and they will look stunning, soaring high against the blue background of sky. 

The Yellow Butterfly (Prose) - Sonu has an enchanting garden in his house, and one day he spotted a pretty butterfly and wanted to capture it. But the butterfly was flying from flower to flower, so he could not catch it. Suddenly, it got tangled in a spider’s web and could not fly away. Seeing that the spider is almost going to eat the butterfly, Sonu saved it and placed it on his palm. But the butterfly was eager to fly away, so he freed it at once. 

Trains (Poem)

This poem of NCERT 3rd Class English book revolves around the trains that travel over the plains, mountains and rivers carrying passengers and mail. Without fail, it reaches the mail and goods to the people. From dawn to dusk, the journey of trains never stops. 

The Story of the Road (Prose) - As the name suggests, this prose accounts for the story of a road. The road awakes at dawn hearing the chirping of birds. The road henceforth gets busy as the newspaper boy rings the bells of his bicycle and rushes to deliver newspapers. Vegetable vendors call aloud to let people know about their arrival. Then, the children go to school, talking to each other and the road hears them as well. Finally, when the crows keep on cawing, it gets irritated and tells that it is awake already. 

Puppy and I (Poem) - The poem of Class 3 Marigold book introduces a boy who is wandering and meets a man and asks him where he is going. The man answers that he is going to a village to get bread and offers to accompany him. The boy refuses, and next meets a horse who is going to make hay. Finally, he meets a puppy who is going up the hill to play. Hearing that, the boy accompanies it as he also intends to play. 

Little Tiger, Big Tiger (Prose) - The roar of an adult lion is terrifying, and that scares other animals. But the roar of a little cub is not that intense, hence when it roars nobody in the jungle gets scared. However, when the cub grows to be a lion, his praying skill and roar become like other adult lions that scare other animals. 

What’s In the Mailbox (Poem) - It is a poem of Class 3 English NCERT book that depicts the feelings of a boy as he does not receive letters in the mailbox as his parents do. But one day, he decided to write letters to his friends and to his surprise, he got replies as well. 

My Silly Sister (Prose) - This prose beautifully documents the relationship between siblings. The protagonist of the story is a boy who has a little sister. He thinks his sister is funny as she thinks stars and light are the same and pebbles are edible. She also tears pages when she is asked to read books and becomes happy doing so. When the boy scolds her little sister, she doesn’t get scared. However, when he tells her that he is her schoolteacher, she becomes quiet. 

Don’t Tell (Poem) - This poem of Marigold Class 3 English tells us about a little boy who feels that older people always forbid him to do certain things as they think that he is not big enough to do that. But he thinks otherwise, in his mind, he is a big one and even giant. Still, he can’t wait to grow up and show his elders that he is a big boy. 

He is My Brother (Prose) - It is a heart-touching story of a girl and her little brothers. The girl, Meena, is twelve years old who is climbing uphill to reach a holy place on the top of the hill. She is carrying her little brother, who is four years old on her back. On the way, when a passer-by asks her whether she is feeling too heavy to carry her brother. She promptly answers that she does not, as her brother cannot walk. 

Unit 10 

How Creatures Move (Poem) - The last poem of Marigold NCERT Class 3 talks about the different movements of living beings on the earth. The poet observes that animals like lions, turtles, snakes, etc. move differently. But humans are the most unique among all as we can jump, walk, run, dance and that fascinates poets. 

The Ship of the Desert (Prose) - The concluding prose of NCERT books for Class 3 English documents a conversation between a camel and a lion. The camel tells him that he is called the ship of the desert for many reasons. Firstly, he can walk on the sands even on hot days and can survive without water and food for some days. He also states that he can easily eat the thorny bushes of deserts as other leafy trees are not available. Hearing that Lion realizes that even if he is the king of the jungle, he cannot do what the camel does. 

Why are NCERT Books the Best for Students?

Over the years, NCERT books have gained a reputation for their excellent publications. But what are the reasons for it? To find out, assess the following points. 

Syllabus-oriented - One of the reasons for the popularity of NCERT books is that it covers all the Chapters prescribed in CBSE syllabus. Hence, from the very beginning, students can get an overall idea of what they are about to learn. However, the texts are thoroughly exciting, so the students stay glued to the stories until the end. 

Prepares for Examination - After each poem and prose, there is an exercise that students can solve to improve their English knowledge. Apart from textual questions, these exercises also contain practice sets like fill in the blanks, make sentences, etc. therefore, students can also predict what kind of questions they will be asked. 

Improves Communication Skills- After reading NCERT books for Class 3 English students can also reasonably enhance their communication skills. The textbook contains several vocabularies which students can also use during any conversation. Also, easy texts encourage them to learn more about the language. 

Simple Analysis - Each of NCERT books is written lucidly so that students can comprehend on their own. Also, the interactive nature of the books lets the students concentrate better on the lessons during Classes. 

Now download NCERT books for Class 3 English in PDF  format from NCERT or Vedantu’s site at free of cost and make the learning process simpler. 

The syllabus in NCERT books mainly focuses on making it student-friendly so that it is useful for both the students and the competitive exam aspirants. This book has detailed English which is based on the syllabuses of different boards. Class 3 English Books of NCERT is perfectly compatible with central boards and almost every Indian education state.

Benefits of Reading NCERT Books

Let us look through the benefits of reading these books:

NCERT books provide conceptual learning which helps the students in understanding things easily. Conceptual learning helps students to get involved in central ideas and key concepts of any topic. It gives experience-based learning.

Referring to NCERT books is much better than any reference book as it itself provides needed knowledge and information.

The main thing is that the NCERT syllabus is totally based on CBSE guidelines which help in getting the full syllabus in one place.

Also sometimes, most questions that appear in the board examinations come from these NCERT books which is a plus point for students. So if students prepare sincerely from these books, they will definitely score very good marks in their examination.

At the time of revision also, these books are a go-to material for students. Summaries are also being provided at the end of every Chapter to give a brief knowledge of the Chapter. This helps the students in preparing at the last minute of the exam.

Exercises are also being provided at the back of each Chapter which is good for practice and to score well in exams. 

NCERT books are cheaper than any other advanced book which is feasible for many people.

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FAQs on NCERT Class 3 English Book PDF

1. Which s yllabus NCERT Books Follow?

NCERT books closely adhere to the CBSE syllabus. Based on the curriculum, NCERT publishes books from Class 1 to Class 12. Students of CBSE follow NCERT books religiously to score well in the examination. However, students from other boards can also follow these books for reference study. 

2. How Many Chapters are there in Class 3 Marigold English?

Marigold Class 3 English has a total of 10 units. Each unit consists of a poem and prose. So there are ten poems and ten prose that students need to study in Class 3. Each of the Chapters also contains exercises that can be solved to improve their English. 

3. How can I Get Good Marks in English?

Getting good marks in English is easy , if you read all the poems and prose of your syllabus thoroughly. Then start to solve questions in each Chapter. After that, you need to revise the whole syllabus minutely so that you can memorize all the stories during exams. Practicing writing is also important to score well in the exam. The more you write your writing skills will become better with time. Hence start doing that immediately. 

4. What are the Other Books I Can Read for Class 3 English?

Apart from Marigold, you also have to read grammar books for Class 3 as well. Marigold is the textbook, and it primarily contains poems and prose, from which you can learn new vocabularies, writing skills, etc. But learning proper grammar is equally vital as it will help to make your basics clear and you will be able to learn about tenses, sentence construction, etc. 

5. How to score good marks in the board exams by using the NCERT Books for Class 3 English?

The English NCERT Books for Class 3 helps the students in learning the concept of a poem or story in a very easy way. The language used in the study material is very simple which helps in creating an interaction between the students and the author. Students will also be able to understand very easily what the author has explained in his books that have proven the best books in securing higher marks in board examinations. 

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NCERT Books for Class-3 English has one textbook named Marigold. It consists of 10 chapters. In this book, each and every topic is described in a simple language. NCERT Books are the best books for all students. CBSE Board and some other Boards have prescribed these books in their curriculum.

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• Chapter-1 Good Morning and The Magic Garden
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• Chapter-3 Little by Little and The Enormous Turnip
• Chapter-4 Sea Song and A Little Fish Story
• Chapter-5 The Balloon Man and The Yellow Butterfly
• Chapter-6 Trains and The Story of the Road
• Chapter-7 Puppy and I and Little Tiger, Big Tiger
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Class 3 English Grammar all topics based on latest CBSE syllabus 2024-25 updated for new academic session free to use online or download in PDF file format. In Class 3 Grammar section, we will study about sentences, and its parts, Noun – Gender, Singular Plural, Pronoun, Apostrophe, Sentences using simple present tense, Adjectives, Adverbs, and some other topics which are important for Grade 3 students. Class 3 English Grammar Chapters

Chapter 1. The Sentence Chapter 2. Parts of Sentences Chapter 3. Interrogative Sentences Chapter 4. Statements Chapter 5. The Noun Chapter 6. Noun: Gender Chapter 7. Singular and Plural Number Chapter 8. Pronoun Chapter 9. Apostrophe Chapter 10. Is, Am, Are Chapter 11. Present Continuous Tense Chapter 12. Simple Present Tense Chapter 13. Present Tense Negative Chapter 14. Present Tense Interrogative Chapter 15. Was and Were Chapter 16. Adjective Chapter 17. Adverb Chapter 18. Preposition Chapter 19. Conjunction Chapter 20. Interjections Chapter 21. Punctuation Chapter 22. Letter and Application Writing

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Class 3 English Grammar builds on the foundational concepts introduced in the earlier grades while introducing students to more nuanced elements of the language. The goal at class 3 stage is to solidify the basics and gradually pave the way for advanced learning in subsequent grades.

By Class 3 grammar , students are expected to construct clear and coherent sentences. They delve deeper into the subject-verb agreement and learn about different types of sentences based on their structure (simple, compound) and their purpose (declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative). A significant focus is also placed on tenses. Students of grade 3, are introduced to the basic tenses – present, past, and future – and their various forms like simple, continuous, and perfect, helping them indicate the timing of actions accurately.

While nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives might already be familiar from previous grades, Class 3 typically dives deeper into these areas. Adverbs, which describe verbs, are introduced, and students learn about their different types and placements in sentences. Conjunctions, which link words or sentences, become another focal point. The concepts of articles (a, an, and the) are solidified. There’s also a focus on understanding the difference between common and proper nouns, singular and plural forms, and regular and irregular verbs.

The Sentences In class 3 English Grammar , we understand about sentences. Sentence is a group of words contain a proper meaning. Basically in a sentence there should be a subject and object and to join them one linking or helping verb. There are many types of sentences like: simple sentence, mix sentence, complex sentence etc.

Proper punctuation becomes pivotal in Class 3. Students learn the importance of using commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, and other punctuation symbols to provide clarity to their sentences. Vocabulary expansion is also stressed upon. Through reading exercises, spelling bees, or vocabulary quizzes, students are encouraged to learn new words and use them in context. This not only enhances their writing but also boosts their comprehension skills when reading.

Class 3 English Grammar serves as a bridge between basic foundational concepts and more advanced linguistic structures. While all topics in the curriculum are essential for holistic language development, three topics stand out in terms of their significance and foundational importance. In all these areas, the emphasis remains on practical application, ensuring students not only understand the rules but can also use them effectively in everyday communication.

In this chapter we understand about parts of a sentence. A sentence has mainly two parts, one is subject and another is predicate. Subject is the part of sentence about which we describe and in predicate what we describe about a person or thing. A subject may be noun or pronoun and predicate contain verb, adjective, adverb etc.

Interrogative Sentences In this chapter we learn making of interrogative sentences. Interrogative means asking question. In interrogative sentences we ask question about a person, a place or thing. To change a simple sentence into interrogative sentence we make some changes like, start sentence with helping verb or use some special words like what, when, where etc. An interrogative sentence always ended with sign of interrogation (?).

One of the cornerstones of Class 3 grammar is an in-depth understanding of sentence structure. At this stage, students move beyond merely constructing simple sentences to formulating more complex ones. They learn to differentiate between various types of sentences based on their structure and purpose. Alongside, the introduction and understanding of tenses become pivotal. Grasping the concept of tenses be it past, present, or future is crucial as it enables students to accurately indicate the timing of actions. Understanding how to conjugate verbs according to different tenses and use them correctly in sentences is fundamental for clear and effective communication.

This chapter of grammar tell us about different type of statements. A statement may be positive or we may say simple, another one is negative and sometime it is interrogative in nature where we ask question. We can change positive statement in to negative or interrogative statement by adding some extra words like no, not, what, when etc.

The noun In this chapter we learn about noun. Noun is a part of a sentence, it may be the name of a person, name of a place or name of a thing. There are different types of noun, here we learn about them. Proper noun used for particular person. If we see a collection of things we can use collective noun.

While students in previous grades might have been introduced to basic parts of speech like nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives, Class 3 takes a step ahead in learning grammar. The introduction of adverbs, which modify or describe verbs, and conjunctions, which help connect words or sentences, play a significant role in enhancing the complexity and richness of a student’s expression. Furthermore, a thorough grasp of these parts of speech ensures that students can form and interpret sentences with clarity, setting a solid foundation for more advanced linguistic topics in the future.

Noun: Gender Here student learn about gender of a noun. The gender related to noun these are mainly four types. The gender of a noun means it belongs to masculine gender, feminine gender, common gender or a neuter gender.

Noun: Singular and Plural number In this chapter we practice number of a countable noun. Mainly there are two forms one is singular and another is plural form. To change a singular noun in to plural form we add some extra letter to the singular noun like ‘s’ and ‘es’ etc. we also learn about some countable nouns which have same form in singular and plural form.

Punctuation goes beyond just placing symbols in sentences; it provides clarity, structure, and meaning. In Class 3 English Grammar , students learn the nuances of various punctuation marks, such as the use of commas to separate items in a list, apostrophes to indicate possession, or quotation marks to highlight direct speech.

Proper punctuation is paramount as it prevents ambiguity, ensuring that the reader interprets the sentence as the writer intended. While these topics are undeniably crucial, it’s essential to remember that English grammar is interwoven, with each topic building upon another. Hence, a balanced approach to all areas ensures comprehensive language proficiency.

In this chapter we learn about pronouns. Pronouns are the words used instead of noun. A pronoun can do all the things which a noun can do. Apostrophe (‘s) In this chapter we read about use of ‘s (Apostrophe). It is to show singular possession. This means a person own a product, an idea or an emotion.

Is, Am, Are We know two types of verb one is main verb and another is helping verb or linking verb. Here in this chapter we learn about helping verb. According tenses these are different, in present tense we use is, am and are. Present Continuous Tense (Is/Am/Are + verb + ing) This chapter describe about the sentences of present continuous tense. To make a present continuous sentence we use ‘ing’ form of a verb. This tense tell us about the continuity of action.

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NCERT Class 3 English Book

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an organisation responsible for the publication of English textbooks for Class 3. The NCERT English textbooks for Class 3 are well-known for having a regularly updated and meticulously revised syllabus. The most recent iteration of the CBSE examination pattern is the foundation for the NCERT English textbooks.

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English textbooks published by NCERT are continually updated as per the latest syllabus and guidelines shared by the central board of secondary education (CBSE). Th e NCERT Books Class 3 English has gained much popularity over the years because of its simplified presentation and age-appropriate content. The NCERT Books Class 3 English is the perfect study material that is opted by various boards. It also can be helpful for candidates participating in various competitive examinations and Olympiads.

Students can access the NCERT  Books Class 3 English PDF, which enables them to study their course materials at any time and from any location.

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Students from any board can refer to the NCERT books to get a better grasp of the topics. For instance, NCERT Books Class 3 English books remain popular mostly because their explanation is simple and relevant. The chapters are designed to improve their vocabulary and grammar while imparting critical moral lessons.

Marigold Class 3 includes poems and prose that are both enjoyable to read and easy to understand. The instructors frequently suggest reading the Marigold book for Class 3 repeatedly since it helps the students expand their understanding of the English language and sharpen their literacy expertise.

NCERT Solutions for Class 3 English

English is the official language of most countries across the globe. It is also the most popular language used for business. Having a strong grasp on this language makes students confident to travel across the globe, express their opinions and interact with people from different backgrounds. It plays a very crucial role in framing their personality.

While the NCERT English Books for Class 3 imparts valuable lessons to the young students, the NCERT solutions book helps them understand the art of answering the questions. It also aids in developing their basic skills of grammar, sentence construction, framing concise answers and writing summaries.

The solutions are prepared by professionals with in-depth knowledge of the subject and years of experience in the academic field. Scholars and teachers trust NCERT solutions for their accurate and error-free content. Students who have trouble learning English can find relief because the solutions simplify learning.

Prose and poetry need a level of imaginative thinking to understand, and young students must be offered the proper guidance to stimulate their creative thinking abilities. Students can achieve outstanding results in their evaluations with the assistance of the NCERT solutions. In addition to the fundamental ideas, the specialists have prepared some supplementary material for the students to review. In addition, students in class 3 can improve their performance in subsequent classes and examinations by increasing their level of comprehension.

NCERT Books for Class 3

Class 3 of elementary school is a formative year for young students because they are exposed to various new concepts in this standard. Moving up to Class 3 also brings a modest increase in the difficulty faced by the students. For this reason, it is necessary for them to have a solid foundational understanding from the very beginning. The NCERT Books for Class 3 are highly recommended because the topics are presented in a language that is easy to understand.

Extramarks allows students to download Class 3 NCERT Books in PDF version for free. In addition to providing students with NCERT Books, Extramarks also provides solutions to NCERT textbooks, sample papers and other educational resources that assists students in expanding their knowledge.

The most recent version of the CBSE syllabus has been used to create the NCERT Books for Class 3. The Books feature creative and colorful drawings, which helps them recreate the images in their mind while studying the chapters. NCERT Books are available for Class 3 for various subjects, including English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Environmental and Social Studies.

NCERT Solutions for Class 3

The NCERT solutions for Class 3 assists them in their preparation by reviewing their important concepts in greater depth. As a result, students can be better prepared for the next class. The NCERT solutions for Class 3 cover the entirety of the syllabus for each topic, thereby providing students with all the information that is necessary for them to achieve their goals. Students may quickly locate and download these solutions from Extramarks.

With the help of the NCERT solutions for Class 3, students can quickly find answers to questions. These solutions are very important for students as they help them develop the skills of writing precise and to-the-point answers.

Class 3 is an essential year of primary school, and during this year, children are introduced to a wide range of concepts that they will need to be familiar with to do well on their tests. Thus, they must practice their lessons well.

Class 3 English Book

The NCERT Books Class 3 English has ten units, including prose and poetry. The study of English calls for an in-depth comprehension of the language and its conventions.The more you read the study materials, the better you will understand the language. The NCERT English books help you improve your reading and writing skills in English; this book is the most reliable companion for students in Class 3.

Download the NCERT Books Class 3 English PDF for free and start reading to do well on the final test and develop your English skills.

An Overview of NCERT Book of Class 3 English

Students can strengthen their fundamentals and grasp skills in both grammar and pronunciation by studying English according to the NCERT class 3 syllabus.

Chapter-wise Summary of Class 3 English

Poem: “Good Morning” by Fannie R. Buchanan

The poem “Good Morning” was written by Fannie R. Buchanan. It does an excellent job of capturing the spirit of the morning. Chirping birds typically venture out of their nests in the early morning hours in quest of food. As the night draws to a close, the sun begins to rise, and the bees and trees rejoice at the arrival of a new day. The poet has also awakened, and given that it is such a bright day, he is eager to join them and play in a sunny day.

The Magic Garden (Prose)

This prose paints a picture of a schoolyard in all its pastoral splendor, complete with a profusion of blooming flowers such as roses, sunflowers and poppies. The students at the school will look after them. In response, the plants show them an incredible amount of affection; even the birds in the garden are fond of the youngsters since they feed them bread. There are also fairies in this garden; no one except the children can hear them when they sing.

This poem, titled “Bird Talk,” offers an interesting perspective on the relationship between birds and people. The poem gives the impression that birds find it humorous that humans are so different from them in every way. Humans, in contrast to birds, do not consume insects, do not grow feathers, and cannot perch on electrical lines or trees.

Nina and the Baby Sparrow (Prose)

This uplifting tale is told in the prose section of the NCERT Class 3 English book PDF. The narrative is about Nina and her pals, who are baby sparrows. There is a wedding that Nina’s aunt is having in Delhi, but Nina does not want to go. The reason is that a nest on her bookshelf is home to young sparrows who are always searching for food. Nina is concerned about who will give them food while she is gone. Finally, her parents decide to set the nest outside the house while it is locked so their parents can feed them even when they are gone. After she heard it, Nina felt a sense of relief and was eager to get going.

Poem: “Little by Little”

“Little by Little” is a poem from the Marigold book Class 3 that describes the development of an oak tree from a single seed. A seed will eventually develop into a sapling, and as it does so, it will gradually extend its root system deeper into the ground. In tandem with this, the shoots and branches spread beneath the canopy, forming a considerable tree.

The Enormous Turnip

An older man planted turnip seeds one day. He decided to eat the biggest one when it got big enough. But he couldn’t get it out by himself, so an old lady helped him. But they still couldn’t get it out. Then a boy came and helped them. Even the three of them together couldn’t get the job done. When a girl comes to help them, it finally comes out of the ground, and they all eat it.

Sea Song is a poem that describes a sea shell that was discovered by a young boy when he was at the beach. He couldn’t believe the beautiful work that had been done on the shell, and he couldn’t wait to present it to his mother. When his mother places the conch shell close to his ear, he can hear a gentle melody within it. Because of this, he was happy.

(Prose) A Little Fish

This is the story of a little fish who has big hopes of growing up to be a large fish someday. He was miserable since he wasn’t as big as the other fishes that he played with. But one day, a large Shoal was accidentally entangled in a net. Although the fish of a lesser size were able to flee, the larger fish could not do so. Ever since that day, the little fish has never once grumbled about how small he is.

The Balloon Man,

In this poem, a young girl meets a man who sells balloons. She sees him often in the market square. Visitors can see the balloon man carrying red, purple, blue and green balloons when the market is full of carts and people. From far away, these balloons look very bright.

The balloons are all of different sizes and shapes and are held together with a thin thread. When the wind blows, they look beautiful. Despite this, the girl really wants the balloon man to let the balloons go one day so they can sail high in the sky and look pretty as they float through the air.

The Yellow Butterfly (Prose)

A beautiful garden surrounds Sonu’s home, and one day he sees a beautiful butterfly there. He decided he wanted to bring it inside with him. He tried to catch the butterfly, but it kept moving from flower to flower. It was suddenly unable to fly away because it had become entangled in a spider’s web. Sonu saved the butterfly by picking it up and placing it in his palm when he realized the spider was about to consume it. But as the butterfly was eager to get away, he let it go as soon as possible.

The subject of this poem from the NCERT English book for the third class is trains.It describes how these vehicles cross plains, mountains, and rivers while transporting passengers and mail. It always delivers mail and merchandise to the people despite obstacles. The journey of trains never comes to a halt, not even at night.

The Story of the Road (Prose)

As the title suggests, this piece of prose recounts events along a particular road. The sounds of birds chirping greet early morning travelers on the route. As soon as the newspaper boy starts ringing the bells on his bicycle and rushing to deliver newspapers, the road will become significantly busier. The folks selling vegetables announce their presence to the crowd by shouting their names. The children then walk to school while chatting with one another, and drivers on the road can hear what they are saying. Finally, when the crows continued to caw, they became aggravated, informing them that it was already awake.

Puppy and I

This poem tells the story of a youngster who is lost and comes across a guy whom he questions about his destination. The other individual responds that he is heading to a nearby village to get bread and offers to accompany him. The young man declines, and a horse joins them on its way. At last, he comes face to face with a dog heading up the hill to play. When the boy heard that, he decided to go along because he also wanted to play.

Little Tiger, Big Tiger

The roar of an adult lion is fearsome, and it causes other animals to flee in fear. However, the roar of a young cub is not nearly as frightening as an adult’s, which is why no one in the forest is alarmed when a cub roars. However, when the cub matures into an adult lion, his roar and his ability to pray become similar to those of other adult lions, which terrify other types of animals.

“What’s In the Mailbox”

What’s in the Mailbox is a lovely poem about a young girl who notices that when the postman comes to her house, he always brings two or three letters for her parents but never for her.

So, she decides to write some letters to her friends, hoping to get letters back from them. She wants to write a letter to share her thoughts and feelings and hopes to get a sweet reply from the person she writes to.

My Silly Sister

This is a piece of literature that does a beautiful job of capturing the relationship between siblings. The main character of the tale is a little boy who looks after his younger sister. Because she believes that stars and light are the same things and that pebbles can be eaten, he finds his sister very amusing. When asked to read books, she enjoys the experience so much that she tears the pages out of them. When the boy reprimands her younger sister, she shows no signs of fear. However, she clams up when he reveals to her that he is her instructor at school.

“Don’t Tell.”

The poem “Don’t Tell” is an emotional story about a young boy who listens to everyone with patience and gets angry when adults treat him badly because he is small. He wants them to know that he can do many things and will show them what he can do when he is an adult.

He also says that if they give him a chance, he will show them that he is a giant on the inside and can do hard things that others don’t think he can.

The lesson of the poem “Don’t Tell, Class 3” is that adults shouldn’t underestimate children when they talk about something they want to do on their own. Instead, they should listen to them carefully and not underestimate them. They will lose confidence if you don’t think they can do something. As adults, we need to encourage them, not put them off. Every kid should be pushed to go after the job he or she wants.

He is My Brother (Prose)

This story will move your heart because it is about a young girl and her two younger siblings. Meena, who is twelve years old, is making her way up the hill to reach a sacred site on the hill’s summit. She brings her younger brother, who is only four years old, with her wherever she goes. On the way, a random person stops her and asks if she is struggling to carry her brother because he feels too heavy. She quickly responds that she does not, as her brother has a disability that prevents him from walking.

“How Creatures Move,”

In this poem, the author discusses the many locomotion patterns living things on our planet exhibit. The poet notes that different animals, such as lions, turtles, snakes and so on move in distinctive ways. Poets are particularly interested in humans because of our ability to leap, walk, run and dance—a quality that sets us apart from all other species.

The Ship of the Desert

The ending prose in the NCERT Books for Class 3 English describes a discussion between a camel and a lion. The camel explains to him that there are various reasons why people refer to him as the ship of the desert. To begin with, he can stroll on the dunes even when it is scorching outside and go for several days without drinking water or eating food. He also claims that he can readily consume the prickly bushes found in deserts because there are no other leafy trees. Hearing it, Lion concludes that despite being the forest king, he cannot perform the same actions as the camel.

Why are NCERT Books the Best for Students?

Over the years, NCERT publications have earned a reputation for excellence. However, what are the reasons? To determine and evaluate the following factors.

• Syllabus-oriented- One of the reasons NCERT Books are so popular is that they cover all of the Chapters required by the CBSE Syllabus . Therefore, students can get an overview of what they will learn from the outset. But the texts are so interesting that the students can’t stop reading until the end.
• Exam Preparation – Following each poem and piece of prose, there are exercises that students can complete to improve their English skills. In addition to textual questions, these activities include fill-in-the-blanks, make-a-sentence and practice sets. Consequently, students can also anticipate the types of questions they will be asked in the exams.
• Improves Communication Abilities – Students can also improve their communication skills after reading NCERT Books for Class 3 English. The textbook provides a variety of vocabularies that students can employ in any communication. Additionally, simple texts enable kids to learn the language better.
• Each of the NCERT textbooks is written in a simplified way so that students can comprehend them on their own. In addition, the interactive feature of the books allows students to concentrate more throughout the class.

Students can download free PDF versions of Class 3 English NCERT textbooks from the Extramarks website for free.

Benefits of Reading NCERT Books

Let us examine the advantages of reading these books:

• The conceptual knowledge imparted by NCERT books facilitates students’ understanding. Conceptual learning helps students engage with essential concepts and ideas of any topic.
• NCERT Books are superior to any other reference book since they contain the necessary knowledge and information.
• The most important aspect is that the NCERT pattern is entirely based on the CBSE syllabus.
• In addition, most questions in board exams are often drawn from these NCERT Books ,. Therefore, if students prepare diligently using these materials, they will undoubtedly receive high marks on the exam.
• These books are also essential resources for students during times of review. In addition, each chapter concludes with a summary that provides a concise overview of the chapter. This helps students prepare for the exam at the last minute.
• Exercises are also supplied at the end of each chapter, which is helpful for exam preparation and scoring well.

NCERT Books are more affordable than any other advanced book, making them accessible to a large population.

Why Should You Opt for Extramarks?

Extramarks is the most prominent e-learning website that provides education solutions for students of all ages and grades. It offers sophisticated solutions for all academic requirements. The website is renowned for its assortment of Notes, PDFs and other study resources. If you are a CBSE student, you can get free PDFs of Books like the Marigold English book for Class 3 by visiting our website.

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Ncert books for class 3 hindi, faqs (frequently asked questions), 1. which syllabus do ncert books follow.

The NCERT Books correspond very closely to the CBSE syllabus. NCERT is responsible for publishing books for students in classes ranging from 1 to 12. CBSE requires its students to read the NCERT books diligently to perform well in the exams. However, students taking exams in other disciplines can also use these books as a reference for their studies.

2. How can I get good marks in English?

It is essential to practice more to score better exam marks. When you write more, your writing skills will naturally improve with time. You can also practice the CBSE Sample Papers , CBSE Revision Notes , CBSE Important Questions , and CBSE Extra Questions to gain a more in-depth grasp of the syllabus and understand the format of the questions.

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Class 3 English Book 2023 (PDF Download)

Class 3 English Book 2023–24 has been released by various Punjabi publishers. These updated class 3 books are available for free in PDF format for those who are in grade 3 this year and will be taking the next board exam.

In order to help you better understand the upcoming board exam pattern and types of questions, you should review the class 3 New English Book .

Class 3 English English Book 2023 (PDF Download)

The 3rd class English Book is based on the syllabus and weightage of the exam. They include mixed-type questions, multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and fill-in-the-blank questions.

This English Book for Class 3 2023 with solutions is very useful for students. This will enable them to understand the various methods for answering each type of question.

The English Book of 3rd class with solutions also clarifies the doubts raised in the questions. Furthermore, matric class students can first solve the entire paper themselves and then cross-check their answers using the provided solutions.

You can download the class 3 English Book 2023 PDF from this website.

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[Updated] Download CBSE Class 3 English NCERT Books 2024-25 Session in PDF

CBSE Class 3 English NCERT Books:  The upcoming board exam candidates must consider the NCERT books for Class 3 English CBSE as essential resources. These textbooks, available in chapter-wise PDF format, represent the revised and latest editions republished by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for the current academic session. NCERT has rationalized the content of the old books, resulting in the deletion of certain portions to streamline the chapters for students. Students must read all chapters of the new NCERT book for Class 3 English to prepare the right content for their Class 3 English Board Exams in 2025.

Before discussing the CBSE Class 3 English NCERT Books, check the summary.

CBSE Class 3 English NCERT Books

NCERT Textbooks are developed by highly talented think tanks in our country, making them very useful. Be it Engineering, state services, or any other National or state-level entrance examination, NCERT textbooks are the first things a student has while aiming for Something. You can download CBSE Class 3 English NCERT Books from the below downloadable links in PDF Format.

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Class 3 english old ncert books (marigold) in pdf, cbse class 3 english syllabus 2024-25.

Understanding the basics of English, grammar and the use of the alphabet are the significant areas of concern for class 3 English subjects. Let us now discuss the CBSE Class 3 English syllabus with topics to be covered and the month assigned.

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Below, we have included the updated CBSE Class 3 English Study Material. Students can download the complete Subject in PDF Format for practice purposes.

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The one financial obligation Land tried her best to ignore was the $50,000 in student debt she was piling up — a debt that she assumed would take decades to pay off, and could foreclose her purchase of a house, making Land one of America’s 44 million “indentured students,” a phrase coined by the historian Elizabeth Shermer. “Long-term financial planning is for people who aren’t living in poverty,” Land writes.

No book about what it means to be at the bottom of the working class can ignore the way our politics and culture have racialized poverty. Land knows that her whiteness affords Emilia and her a sort of “camouflage.” Except for the grocery store clerks who take her food stamps, few understand she is living on a desperate financial edge.

Indeed, throughout the book Land is enraged when those who do know of her precarity pronounce her “resilient” or “a survivor,” as if such a compliment elevates her status to that of the deserving poor — which might be another word for white. Moreover, an endorsement of the fortitude of those with so little is yet another way of ignoring the real problem: the absence of the cold, hard cash to buy the material goods and peace of mind necessary to ameliorate Land’s “constant, crushing panic.”

Land ends the book with her status unresolved — although it would have been easy enough for her to conclude on a far more gratifying note. Instead, we are left seething at the inequalities of our system.

It didn’t have to be this way. Enacted during the pandemic, the American Rescue Plan’s Child Tax Credit provided almost all American families with at least $3,000 for every dependent under 18. After reading Land’s memoir, one can guess with fair accuracy where this mother and child would spend that money and the impact it would have on their lives. Indeed, child poverty was cut nearly in half while the credit lasted.

As for the author, as we all know, she did become the celebrated writer of her youthful ambition, publishing a first memoir that became a wildly successful Netflix series. But Land knows that not one in 1,000 single mothers arrives at such a Hollywood ending.

CLASS : A Memoir | By Stephanie Land | Atria/One Signal | 273 pp. | $28

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