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Question
Write a short book review of any one of your favourite books. Your review should include the following things.
- Title of the book
- Name of the author/authors
- Name of the illustrator (artist)
- The central idea of the book (what the book is about)
- The important characters in the book and what they do
- What you like about the book
- Why you want others to read the book/what you learn from the book
Solution
- Title of the book - 'George's Secret Key to the Universe'
- Name of the author/authors - Lucy Hawking and Stephen Hawking
- Name of the illustrator (artist) - Garry Parsons
- The central idea of the book (what the book is about) - George's Secret Key to the Universe" is about a boy named George who goes on a big adventure to learn about space and the stars. With his friends and a super smart computer called Cosmos, George gets to see all sorts of cool things in the universe, like planets and black holes, without ever leaving his backyard. The book teaches us how amazing the universe is and shows us why it's important to be curious and to learn new things. It also tells us that science can be really fun and exciting, and it helps us understand the world around us better.
- The important characters in the book and what they do -
- George: He's the main character who goes on big adventures to learn about the universe. He's really brave and super curious.
- George's Dad: He loves the Earth a lot and wants to keep it safe. He's not a big fan of using too much science and tech because he thinks it can hurt our planet.
- Annie: She's George's friend who loves adventures too. Her dad helps them learn about space and the stars.
- Eric (Annie's Dad): He's really smart and knows a lot about the universe. He made Cosmos, a super cool computer that can show them the universe.
- Cosmos: This isn't a person but a very smart computer that can take George and Annie to see space up close without leaving their backyard.
- The Odd, Angry Scientist: He's the villain who wants to use science for bad things, not to help people or the Earth.
- What you like about the book - What I like about this book is how it makes learning about space super fun. It's like going on a space adventure without having to leave my room. The pictures in the book are cool too, and they help me imagine what everything looks like. I also like how George and his friends are brave and smart, and they show us that being curious and asking questions is a good thing. It's awesome to learn new things about the stars and planets while following their adventures. Plus, the idea of having a computer like Cosmos that can show you the universe is just amazing. It makes me want to learn more about science and explore the world around me.
- Why you want others to read the book/what you learn from the book -
I want others to read this book because it turns learning about space into an exciting adventure. It shows how asking questions and being curious can lead to amazing discoveries about the universe. The book not only teaches us cool facts about planets and stars but also important lessons about friendship, bravery, and taking care of our planet. It's inspiring and makes you want to explore more about science and the world around you. Reading it made me dream big and realize that learning can be really fun!
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