Class President (An Apple Paperback) [Paperback]

Johanna Hurwitz (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: An Apple Paperback

Julio hides his own leadership ambitions to help another candidate win the nomination for class president.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The characters first met in Hurwitz's Class Clown and Teacher's Pet return here, with the spotlight on Julio Sanchez and the upcoming fifth-grade election. Julio would like to be president, although he lacks the confidence to run. But almost in spite of himself, he demonstrates his ability to lead--rallying his peers to raise money to replace a classmate's broken glasses; convincing the principal that a new rule is unfair--and these efforts are recognized on election day. A few of the novel's events have a facile, fabricated tinge, and for all of Julio's demurrals the election's results seem a foregone conclusion from the start. But even with these weak aspects, Hurwitz's breezy, humorous touch, her feel for the details that matter to grade-schoolers and her focus on a strong Hispanic character carry the day. Ages 7 - up.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-- Hurwitz scores again with the continuing story of the children first introduced in Class Clown (Morrow, 1987), now in the fifth grade and getting acquainted with a new teacher. Julio, known up to now as the class athlete, is the focus of this story, developing new talents as the tale unfolds. Mr. Flores announces that an election for class officers will be held, and the students begin choosing up sides. Julio is immediately interested, but promotes the candidacy of an unenthusiastic Lucas for president instead. As Julio strives on his friend's behalf, his own leadership qualities become more apparent. He organizes a class fund raiser, acts as spokesperson during an interview with the principal, and even respectfully challenges Mr. Flores on how class money is to be spent. These kids live in a well-mannered, harmonious world. Adversity is only hinted at, as when readers discover that Julio's father is "no longer alive." Miscreants are understood and forgiven, and virtue is recognized and rewarded in just the way it always should be. Gently thoughtful and cheerfully humorous, this will make a good read-aloud as well as a satisfying read-alone. --Ruth Semrau, Lovejoy School, Allen, TX
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 85 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (August 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590440640
• ISBN-13: 978-0590440646
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,231,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Class President Review, January 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Class President Library Book Grade 4: Harcourt School Publishers Treasury of Literature (Treasury of Literature 95y047) (Paperback)

The story is about the election of a class president for the fifth grade class. The students voted for Julio as the class president instead of Crickit. Lucas dropped his nomination for class president in support of Julio.
The main characters in the story are Julio, Cricket and Lucas. The supporting characters are the teacher, principal and Arthur.
The story is interesting because it has funny characters like the twins Marcos and Marius. Another funny thing is when the class made up the imaginary million dollars and they had to think about what they would do with the million dollars. It was interesting because they raised money for Arthur's glasses. You should read this book because it was interesting.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, January 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Class President (An Apple Paperback) (Paperback)

Hi I am in 5th grade. I think you all should read this book it is great. Some kids lie so you don't read it but I am not lying. I love this book because it teaches children about how hard it is when you get older. It also teaches kids not to be stubborn.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book., January 25, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Class President (An Apple Paperback) (Paperback)

I like the part when they started to make the posters,like Cricket is the ticket. My least favorite part is when Cricket gave everyone candybars just to win. I enjoyed this book because it had a good ending. Why I enjoyed this book is because it was about Class Prsident. I would like to meet Julio because he seems really nice and it would be really cool to meet him.