Title: The Secrets to Ruling School: Class Election
Author: Neil Swaab
Publisher: Amulet Books
Publication Date: September 16, 2016
Genre/Format: Humor/Comics & Graphic Novels
Age Range: 10-14 (Grads 5-9)
The Secrets To Ruling School: Class Election
Synopsis:
Middle school expert Max Corrigan is back in the second book of this hilarious middle-grade series, and he wants YOU to run for class president. This book by comic artist Neil Swaab, which follows the hit first book, The Secrets to Ruling School, is a perfect read in advance of the 2016 elections and ideal for budding republicans, democrats, and independents.
The competition is fierce, but luckily, you’ve got a killer campaign manager on your side. With Max’s help, you’ll conquer all the steps of running for office and winning votes, including advertisements, endorsements, campaign speeches, and more. Along the way, you’ll learn more essential skills for thriving in middle school, including making a viral video, trading your lunch in the school cafeteria, and putting a positive spin on any situation.
Neil Swaab once again combines comics, kid-friendly humor, and direct-address narrative perfect for reluctant readers in an innovative format reminiscent of video games that is “sure to hit the mark with middle school.
About the Author – Neil Swaab
Neil Swaab is a Brooklyn-based illustrator whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Utne Reader, the Village Voice, and most recently, James Patterson’s Middle School: My Brother Is a Big, Fat Liar. Swaab has also worked on Adult Swim’s Superjail!, Comedy Central’s Ugly Americans, and Cartoon Network’s Annoying Orange. He is also a syndicated cartoonist whose comic strip appeared online and in print for thirteen years. Learn more about Swaab at neilswaab.com.
>My Thoughts:
With this being election year, my nine-year old took hold of this book and read the entire thing in a matter of days.The book is basically about what the title says. It’s a how-to guide on how to run for office. It’s cleverly written and was a quick read. While we haven’t read the first book, this one was very much enjoyed.
The Secrets To Ruling School:Class Election can be found at your local book retailer or online at stores like Amazon.
