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Madame President (How I Survived Middle School) By Nancy Krulik ( Scholastic )
Release Date: 2007-06-01
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Jenny McAfee never thought of herself as a leader, but then again, Jenny had also never thought that her best friend, Addie Wilson, would ditch her for the Pops-- the most popular kids in school.
When Jenny's friends hear that Addie is running unopposed for sixth grade class president, they know they have to do something…and that means convincing Jenny to put her name on the ballot. If Jenny and her friends can't keep Addie from winning, the Pops will officially run the school.
But can Jenny really stop the Pops?
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 Book Review for a very short book
For my book review, I read How I Survived Middle School: Madame President by Nancy Krulik. My book is a realistic fiction book. It maybe short, but I loved it. I know you would, too, if you read it.
In the beginning, the not-so-popular girl named Jenny wants to be sixth grade president. She finds out that she's running up against the most popular girl in school, Addie. Addie then uses bribery to get votes. For example, she said she would let everyone who voted for her go swimming in her pool. Addie and Jenny used to be best friends, but when Addie had the chance to become popular, she took it. Therefore, Addie has embarrassing pictures and secrets of Jenny. She uses the pictures and hangs them up all over school so everyone can see ho big of a "loser" Jenny is. Jenny and her friends spy on the pops( the popular girl) and listen to their gossip and uses it to make them turn against each other. When one of them becomes president, the other becomes the vice president. You'll have to read the book to find out more.
I loved... no wait... I LOVED this book. It teaches girls about respect and kindness so they won't hurt each other's feelings, or in this case, make the opponent lose. This book is suited for all ages, but you won't see most people over 15 reading it. Thank you for reading my review.
Love,
The author
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Jenny McAfee and her new friends have survived the first few weeks of middle school. It is time to choose their extracurricular activities, which means showing up in the cafeteria after school to sign up for the after-school clubs. There is always a mad rush to get signed up before the `Club Filled' sign goes up on each table. Jenny has no idea which club would be the right one for her until Rachel and Felicia encourage her to join the student government group.
Student government? There's a method behind their madness. Rachel and Felicia have heard that Addie, of the hated Pops, is running for class president, and they are sure that Jenny could give her some needed competition. It's the best possible plan - one of the regular people beating out one of the popular people. Just think what could be accomplished with a class president who cared about everyone, not just the Pops.
Once Jenny adjusts to the idea, things really start to roll. Her friends pitch in and create posters, bake cookies, and even make a video for her own personal website. Everyone helps scheme and plan ways to beat Addie. Unfortunately, Jenny begins to think some of the plans might be a bit over-the-top, and there's also the complication of a possible spy among the volunteers.
In book number two of the HOW I SURVIVED MIDDLE SCHOOL series, following Can You Get An F In Lunch? (How I Survived Middle School), Nancy Krulik continues the middle school adventures of Jenny and her friends. Just like the first book, MADAME PRESIDENT is fast-paced and easy reading. Ms. Krulik continues to include the fun quizzes that encourage readers to play along.
This is definitely a must-have series for middle grade girls.
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
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 Vote For Jenny!
Jenny McAfee is back in the halls of Joyce Middle School. Her plan to join an after school club is turned sideways when her friends suggest that she run for president of the sixth grade. Guess who the opposing candidate is? You got it! Jenny's oh so very cool and popular friend, Addie!
I love the drama and politics of student elections and this book takes you from the speeches to the results.
Nancy Krulik is a wonderful author and tells this story in an entertaining and contemporary manner. I wish I could have read this series when I was in Middle School.
My only negative comment is that the website that she refers to so often in the book does not seem to exist.
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