BOOK REPORT FORMAT - SEPTEMBER 2008

Select a realistic fiction novel of your choice. After reading your novel, complete one of the following book report options.

Check in the novel by Thursday, September 4, 2008
Book report New due date: by Thursday, 10/2
Points: 80

Note: All options must have a proper heading and be typed, double-spaced in a standard 12 font. Minimum 4 paragraphs.

Choice A.
Imagine that you are the author of the book you have just read. Suddenly the book becomes a best seller. Write a letter to a movie producer trying to persuade that person into making your book into a movie. Explain why the story plot, characters, themes, etc., would make a good film. Suggest a filming location and the actors to play the various roles. YOU MAY ONLY USE BOOKS WHICH HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN MADE INTO MOVIES. Give enough details from your novel, keeping in mind that the movie producer may not have read your novel yet.
Be sure to use proper letter format and include the novel in your introduction.

Choice B.
As a literary agent, write a letter to the publishing company designed to persuade them to publish this book. Remember to include the novel title and author in the letter. Give enough details from your novel, keeping in mind that the publishing company is not yet familiar with your plot, characters, setting, themes, etc..Be sure to use proper letter format.



Choice C
Write a magazine article by the main character in your book entitled My Greatest Challenge. Obviously, this will be written in 1st person POV and should adequately capture details from the character’s life and plot that would be appropriate for an article with this title.
Include the author and title of your novel in your heading.