We got this slim volume as an award for the library's summer reading program, so I decided to read it today. Otherwise, I probably would not read the fifth volume of a series without reading the books before it, let alone post of review of it! But even though I did not know the characters very well, Class President was still an enjoyable read. After all, I'm a big fan of Louis Sachar. This book had gentler humor than his Sideways series and was definitely aimed at a younger audience than Holes or Small Steps.Topics that made me think: What would I ask a U.S. president? Are we adults too jaded to seriously try to be "good citizens?"
What do You think about Class President (1999)?
The Marvin Redpost books are entertaining. Marvin Redpost Class President is a a marvelous book because he got to meet the President of the United States of America. In Marvin's classroom one day, TV cameras came waiting for a visit from the President. The President came to visit Marvin's class and Marvin got to shake the President' s hand. The President came to talk about how to be a fantastic citizen. A good citizen is a person who helps others. Read to find out how Marvin's family is surprised at the end of the book. I wish the President could come to my third grade class.
—Mrs. Katz
