Here are Wendy's Guidelines for Writing Book Reports Step 1: Read the book! There are no shortcuts. If you haven't read the book, please don't ask me a question about it. It won't do you any good in the long run if I do your assignment for you. Step 2: Use this web site and any other library and Internet resources available to you to research your assignment. Find the page on this site for the book you're reading (begin at The Books) and follow any links to additional information on it. Individual books might have Questions and Answers, Wendy's Comments, Reviews and Classroom Resources all of which might be helpful to you. Step 3 (if necessary): If you have a question that you just can't find an answer to anywhere after following Steps 1 and 2 above, then email me. Yes, I'm busy with my writing and my life, but I'm happy to help with your question, especially if I know that you've tried your best to find the answer. And a final note: While Wendy loves reading the reports or assignments that students have done on her books, she would rather you didn't ask her to check assignments before they are handed in. She feels that would be unfair to other students. As Wendy says, "Remember that your opinion of the book is what counts - if it's not clear to you the reader, it doesn't matter what I wanted you to think while I was writing it!" back home | back to Students & Teachers' Resources