President of the Whole Fifth Grade - by Sherri Winston (Paperback)

About the Book

First published in hardcover: [New York]: Little, Brown and Company, 2010.

Book Synopsis

In this fun middle-grade novel from the author of The Kayla Chronicles, Brianna Justice has big dreams of following in her chef hero's footsteps--and the first step is to become the president of her class.
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Start counting your votes . . . and your friends.

When Brianna Justice's hero, the famous celebrity chef Miss Delicious, speaks at her school and traces her own success back to being president of her fifth grade class, Brianna determines she must do the same. She just knows that becoming president of her class is the first step toward her own cupcake-baking empire!

But when new student Jasmine Moon announces she is also running for president, Brianna learns that she may have more competition than she expected. Will Brianna be able to stick to her plan of working with her friends to win the election fairly? Or will she jump at the opportunity to steal votes from Jasmine by revealing an embarrassing secret?

This hilarious, heartfelt novel will appeal to any reader with big dreams and the determination to achieve them.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Kayla Chronicles:
* "A refreshing departure....a buoyant thoughtful comedy....few recent novels for younger YAs mesh levity and substance this successfully....will transcend racial lines to hit home with a large number of young women." --Booklist, starred review

"A fun, sassy, lighthearted story." --School Library Journal

"There is definite tween appeal in the on-again/off-again friendship dynamics...[readers] will cheer for Brianna's political and personal victories."--BCCB

"[This] sweet confection for middle-graders....will be a hit with readers who like Wendy Mass and Lauren Myracle."--Booklist

"The story will resonate with preteens navigating the ups, downs, and drama that come with the territory of many young girls' friendships."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Sherri Winston is the author of President of the Whole Fifth Grade (a Sunshine State Young Readers Award selection), President of the Whole Sixth Grade (a Kids' Indie Next pick), President of the Whole Sixth Grade: Girl Code, The Sweetest Sound, and The Kayla Chronicles. She lives with her family in Florida.