Mom for Mayor

by Nancy Edwards, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator)

Eric would rather daydream about space aliens than do homework. But when his favorite playground is about to be sold to real estate developers, he launches into action. Discovering that the plan to sell the park comes from Mayor Bishop, who happens to be up for reelection, Eric convinces his mother to run for office — or so he thinks! Eric is so busy organizing petitions, designing signs, thinking up cool giveaways, and arguing with his nemesis Caitlin, Mayor Bishop’s niece, that he forgets one important telling his mom she’s running for mayor! How can Eric persuade his mother to run, fend off Caitlin’s rivalries, and still manage to get his homework done?

As the election nears, Eric learns some very important lessons about personal responsibility and the needs of the local community. This funny and touching story reminds young readers that anyone can make a difference in their neighborhood.

Genres: Childrens

96 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Faith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just picked this one up because it was small and it looked cute. It was pretty cute and funny, but there were a couple things that she didn't explain right away that made it confusing. Like when she mentioned the Mayor the first time. All she said was his name, not that he was mayor. But it turned out good and I'm glad at one point his Mom DID want to run for mayor.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story about a young man who is struggling with the progress in his home town.