The Kid Who Ran for President

Dan Gutman
43 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Middle Grade
Published in 1996

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Book Brief

Dan Gutman

The Kid Who Ran for President

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

156

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Humor

•

Satirical Literature

•

Children`s Literature
Setting

United States • 1990s

Theme
Appearance & Reality

•

Politics & Government

•

Truth & Lies
Topic
Politics & Government
First Publication Year

1996

Publisher

Scholastic Paperbacks

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

730L

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Super Short Summary

In Dan Gutman's The Kid Who Ran for President, 12-year-old Judson Moon decides to run for president of the United States, initially as a joke, with the encouragement of his friend Lane. As Judson's unique campaign captures national attention, he faces typical political hurdles but wins the support of both kids and adults, leading to surprising developments in his unconventional political journey.

Humorous

Adventurous

Playful

Inspirational

Exciting

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,923 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dan Gutman's The Kid Who Ran for President offers a humorous and imaginative tale that captures young readers' attention with its unique premise of a twelve-year-old boy running for president. Critics appreciate its engaging plot and witty narrative, making it enjoyable for middle-grade audiences. However, some reviews note that the story stretches realism and lacks depth in character development.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Kid Who Ran for President?

Readers who enjoyed books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney or Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey will love The Kid Who Ran for President by Dan Gutman. This humorous and engaging story is perfect for middle-grade children who enjoy lighthearted, imaginative tales with a touch of real-world elements.

4.0

2,923 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Character List

A 12-year-old boy with an every-kid appearance who decides to run for president, drawing attention with his charm and candidness.

Judson's close friend and campaign manager, known for his organizational skills and strategic thinking.

An elderly African American woman and Judson's former babysitter, who becomes his vice-presidential running mate.

A studious peer of Judson, known for his penchant for wearing a tie and his interest in politics, who becomes involved with Judson's campaign.

Judson's First Lady, known for her striking appearance and media presence, helping to promote his campaign.

A friend of Judson's who is initially overlooked in the campaign due to image concerns.

A reporter from the Capital Times who first covers Judson's presidential bid and follows his campaign closely.

Supportive yet somewhat distant figures in Judson's life, who engage with him on the campaign's impact.

Book Details
Pages

156

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Humor

•

Satirical Literature

•

Children`s Literature
Setting

United States • 1990s

Theme
Appearance & Reality

•

Politics & Government

•

Truth & Lies
Topic
Politics & Government
First Publication Year

1996

Publisher

Scholastic Paperbacks

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

730L

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