The Kid Who Ran for President

This book is SO funny! 12-year-old prankster Judson Moon and his campaign manager/best friend 12-year-old genuis Lane Brainard (Sounds just the way its spelled) are on a mission- to make Judson the President of the United States. To do this, they need 2,000 signatures and $20 million. Judson got A LOT of votes. Through scandal and opinion polls, Is it enough to make him president? And how long will his presidency last? Read this funny and entertaining book if you want to know.

I read this book when I was in fourth grade with my class. I loved it. It was funny and although unrealistic, real at the same time. It explained politics very well and gave me a real sense of what being presidential candidate. We read this book before/during/after the 1996 elections so it made them even more realistic to me.

A 12 year-old is a candidate For U.S. president in this novel by Dan Gutman, a story with all the trappings of satire but none of it's substance. Affable but unambitious Judson Moon is judged by the perfect candidate by his quick-witted, shrewed pal, Lane Brenard. No obsticle is too difficult for Lane:Soon Judson has the ideal running mate, an elderly black woman; Contributions from from his peers around...

THE KID WHO RAN FOR PRESIDENT by: Dan Gutman is a fabulous book that you MUST read! It has a great combo of comedy and and a unique style of writing that is hard to find nowadays. Dan Gutman delivers one of his best books yet! THE KID WHO RAN FOR PRESIDENT is a magnificent piece that must be read by all, no matter how old you are! This book is about a 12 year-old, Judson Moon, who decided that he wanted to run for president. Can he win, is the question?

I SAY...EXCELLENT!!! This book is suspenseful and exciting and just....great!!! !It's THE BEST book for boys and girls age 7 thru 17....I read it 2 times in 1 day.........it is the awesomest! It has you on the edge of your seat and makes you squeal with joy and make you want to do it too!!! If you want to get a holiday present for a kid get them this book!!! If you are a kid and you're looking for a great book get this one!!!!! You will love it, and the best part is it's sooo realistic even though the plot sounds unreal!!!!!! The best, I repeat, the best...!!! You will follow the adventures of Judson, Lane, Chelsea, and June as they develop the awesomest campaign...it sounds so real...you can do it too, kids!!!!! But the first step is to buy this book you won't regret it!!!!!!!!!!!! :) (If I could give this book 6 stars I would!! Or 7!!!! Or 8!!! Or 9!!! Or 10!!!! or infinity!!!!!!!)