The Campaign, Leila Sales
The Campaign, Leila Sales
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The Campaign

Author: Leila Sales

Narrator: Emily Eiden

Unabridged: 4 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/29/2020

Synopsis

Veep meets Parks and Recreation in this hilarious middle-grade political comedy about a 12-year-old who runs her babysitter's campaign for mayor

For 12-year-old Maddie Polansky, the only good part of school is art class. And though she's never paid much attention to politics, when she learns that the frontrunner for mayor of her city intends to cut funding for the arts in public schools, the political suddenly becomes very personal. So Maddie persuades her babysitter, Janet, to run for mayor against Lucinda Burghart, art-hating bad guy. Soon, Maddie is thrust into the role of campaign manager, leading not only to humor and hijinks, but to an inspiring story for young readers that talks about activism and what it takes to become an engaged citizen.

About The Author

Leila Sales is the author of six novels, including This Song Will Save Your Life and Once Was a Time. She is also the editor of many award-winning and bestselling books for kids and teens. She lives in Austin, Texas, and travels often to speak about writing and children's books.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla

This book is a reminder for all of us that in the U.S. we are the government. The decisions made by the folks we elect into the city council, mayor's office, county legisture, and on up the chain affect us daily in ways we often take for granted. When Maddy Polansky hears that the mayoral candidate......more

Goodreads review by Kris

When I was in sixth grade, there was a school decision made about...something, I don't remember what, but I do remember we were angry and my response was to write a petition my whole class signed. I remember the reaction of the adults to our petition...a combination of impressed, amused, and surpris......more

Goodreads review by Baobablady (Stacy Greene)

Just in time for the election....the campaign emerges and we are drawn into all the pros and cons of politics The story features 12-year-old Maddie Polansky. She is sort of a misfit at her school and art class is the highlight of her day. One day she discovers that the old town mayor is retiring and......more

Goodreads review by Amy

Thank you to @AbramsKids and @netgalley for the e-ARC of this delightful middle grade book. This one is a fantastic tool to teach kids about the importance of voting and elections. The illustrations are absolutely wonderful and while they definitely added to my enjoyment of the book, I think kids wi......more

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