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A playful, high-energy romp that explores the chaotic fantasy of a thirteen-year-old taking over the Oval Office. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The kid who became President.
- energetic
- upbeat
- chaotic
- 01
President of the whole fifth grade
Sherri Winston
A sweet and spirited schoolyard drama about ambition, cupcakes, and learning to lead with integrity.
- 02
Mr. Macky is wacky!
Dan Gutman
A delightfully absurd romp through the elementary school experience where the adults are infinitely weirder than the kids.
- 03
Spy School secret service
Stuart Gibbs
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud espionage adventure where middle school awkwardness collides with national security.
- 04
The Tapper Twins Run for President
Geoff Rodkey
A high-energy dive into the chaotic, competitive world of middle school politics and sibling rivalry.
- 05
Grace for president
Kelly Dipucchio
An energetic and empowering classroom campaign that turns a lesson in democracy into a triumphant story of breaking barriers.
- 06
All-American Girl
Meg Cabot
A witty, wish-fulfillment romp through teenage angst, accidental national heroism, and the swoony thrill of a high-stakes first crush.
- 07
Bummer in the Summer!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through school days and holiday chaos.
- 08
George Washington's Breakfast
Jean Fritz · 1969
A cheerful, inquisitive romp through history driven by a delightfully stubborn childhood obsession.
- 09
Election day
Margaret McNamara
A gentle, confidence-building exploration of first-day jitters and the quiet triumph of finding your place in a new classroom.
- 10
Theodore Boone, kid lawyer
John Grisham
A clever, small-town legal puzzle that makes you feel like the smartest kid in the courtroom.
- 11
Stink
Megan McDonald
A cheerful, fast-paced exploration of the everyday frustrations and triumphs of being the smallest kid in the room.
- 12
Executive orders
Tom Clancy
A sprawling, high-stakes geopolitical chess match where the survival of the free world rests on the shoulders of one reluctant leader.
