Introduction

So what is a good novel ? It is one that holds our interest and captures our imagination, one that alows us to be part, even if only for a while of the world the author has created. A novel is not just a mixture of words thrown in together with a little bit of a storyline running through it. It is a careful combination of several different elements, all of which holds the novel together and grips the reader.

A novel is made up of 5 main elements that work together.
 * 1) **Plot** - the events that take place.
 * 2) **Characters** - the people, monsters or animals in the story.
 * 3) **Setting** - the place and time of the story.
 * 4) **Theme** - the message of the story.
 * 5) **Style** - how the author has written the story.

For the tasks that are set for you ahead believe you are an author embarking on to produce a novel.

As an author you must have the skill to review a novel. Your book review will help others to decide whether or not it is worth while to read the book. To have the ability to review a book and discuss the quality of the key features.

It is important to record aspects of the book like :


 * things you liked
 * publication details
 * Things you disliked

It is important to think like an Author when completing the tasks that are set for you.

Click on the link bellow to help you remember the key aspects of a novel.

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