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President of the whole sixth grade
336 pages
A spirited, relatable dive into the high-stakes world of middle school politics and changing friendships.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping directly into the bustling, locker-lined hallways of middle school, complete with all the energetic highs and stressful lows of growing up. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, driven by a protagonist whose fierce ambition is matched only by her genuine heart. It captures the specific, overwhelming weight of new responsibilities and the sting of shifting friendship dynamics with an earnest, conversational tone that never talks down to its audience. The prose is accessible and warm, making the high-stakes world of bake sales and class trips feel both monumental and entirely manageable. It is a perfect fit for young readers who love school-centric stories where determination, community, and empathy ultimately save the day.
- Mood
- energetic
- uplifting
- bustling
- warm
- Tone
- earnest
- humorous
- relatable
- determined
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- changing friendships · weight of leadership · middle school transitions · ambition versus empathy · community fundraising
- The writing
- Conversational and highly accessible, driven by the authentic, enthusiastic voice of a twelve-year-old overachiever.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from feeling overwhelmed and alienated by her new responsibilities to finding a balanced, confident stride alongside her friends.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade readers who devour relatable school stories featuring ambitious protagonists, friendship drama, and big community projects.
Content notes
- mild bullying
- friendship conflict
About the book
Brianna Justice is the president of her Detroit middle school's sixth grade, but she is finding the position a real headache--beside the normal troubles of being in a new school, and the sudden coldness of her old friends, there is a class trip to Washington, D.C. coming up and she needs to figure out how to raise the rest of the money so that the class can go.
Description from Open Library.
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