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Printable book report template

Characters, setting, plot and opinion.

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How to make a book report template

  1. 1

    Change the title, and add a name or subtitle if you like.

  2. 2

    Choose A4 or US Letter, and portrait or landscape.

  3. 3

    Pick a colour, and switch on “Fillable PDF” if you want to type into it.

  4. 4

    Download the PDF and print it at 100% scale.

About this book report template

A book report shows that a reader understood a story and has an opinion about it. This one-page form asks for the basics (title, author, genre), the main characters and setting, a summary of the beginning, middle and end, a favourite part, and a star rating with a reason.

There’s a box to draw a new cover for the book, which younger readers love.

What’s on the page

  • A header with name, date.
  • Spaces for title, author.
  • Spaces for genre, pages.
  • Labelled boxes for Main characters, Setting (where and when).
  • Labelled boxes for Draw a new cover.
  • Labelled boxes for Beginning, Middle, End, My favourite part.
  • My rating: 5 stars to tick, colour or stick on.
  • Because…: lined space to write in.

Tips

  • Summaries should tell the main events, not every detail.
  • Back up the rating with a reason: “because…”.
  • Avoid giving away the ending if classmates will read the report.

Made to fit, then printed

Everything on this book report template can be changed before you print: the title, the colour, the paper size and orientation. The page is drawn on your device and nothing is uploaded. Find more printables.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work for non-fiction books?

Mostly. For non-fiction, use the characters box for key people or topics and the summary for the three most interesting things learned.

Will it print well in black and white?

Yes. The layout uses light fills and clear lines that print cleanly in grey. Choose the “Grey” colour to save colour ink entirely.

Can I fill in the book report template on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Switch on “Fillable PDF” before downloading and the PDF gets typing boxes and tick boxes you can use in most PDF apps. Or print it and use a pen.

What paper size should I print on?

Choose A4 or US Letter before downloading, and print at 100% or “Actual size”. Portrait and landscape layouts are both available.

Can I remove the atifo.app line at the bottom?

Yes. Switch off “Show atifo.app credit” in the Look section and the PDF has no branding at all.

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