Title:         The Kid Who Ran for President

Author:      Dan Gutman

Target:      4th-6th grade

Series:      There are two books

Posted by Will

What this book is about:

Twelve year old Judson Moon is running for President of the United States. It’s all a joke to Judson.  But his best friend Lenny is serious and will do whatever he can to make Judson win.  Once Judson collects the two thousand signatures he needs to be on the ballot in Wisconsin, his house is surround by reporters, he is on the news and has letters pouring in from across the country.  Then he is invited to a debate with the two other candidates, President White and Senator Dunn.  Can Judson really get enough votes to become president of the United States?

Why I like this book:

I like this book because it was funny.  I laughed practically every other page!  Judson was always himself and joked around (even in important situations.)  If Judson was serious, I never would have laughed at all.  He was such a great character.  Who knew a kid could run for president?  Overall this was a great book. =)      

You will like this book if you enjoy:

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Title:         Ender’s Shadow

Author:      Orson Scott Card

Target:      6th - 9th grade

Series:      Yes

Posted by Ford

What this book is about: 

This story is a companion novel to Ender’s Game. Unlike the first book, however, this story focuses on Bean, one of Ender’s many friends. Bean is an orphan living on the streets by his wits alone. There is just one catch, Bean is only two years old. 

At this age, Bean manages to completely change the street life of the city he lives in. Once his amazing abilities are found out, he is taken to battle school, where he learns the art of tactical combat. There is a rumor that he could be the one boy to rise up and become the commander to defeat the buggers - an alien menace set on conquering Earth. His wit and skill are the only ways he is able to survive this school of cunning, sneaky, and vicious boys. As he adapts to life at battle school, he makes some very key discoveries about the true intent of his teachers and superiors. 

Why I like it: 

Keep in mind that this is a companion novel, and I recommend that you read Ender’s Game first. Both books are very well written and vividly describe life at battle school. The author helps you to picture a futuristic world of spaceships and interplanetary travel as you read. I especially enjoyed reading about the simulations of war in battle school involving stun lasers and obstacles in a zero gravity environment. This book is a great novel that readers of Enders Game and people new to the duo alike will enjoy.    

You will like this book if you enjoyed:

Ender’s Game

Divergent

A Wrinkle In Time