A Tale of Faking Out the Teacher

We've asked you for reviews of good books you have read:

"Miss Nelson Is Back"

by Harry Allard

This story is about a teacher who is sick. The principal becomes the substitute. He is really boring. Three kids decide to dress up as the teacher. The principal thinks the real teacher is back. The fake teacher takes the kids to the ice cream store and then to the movies. When they pass the real teacher's house, she dresses up as Viola Swamp and teaches the kids a lesson. The kids think she's the real Viola Swamp.

--Liba, 7

Fairmont Elementary

Yorba Linda

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"The Kid Who Ran

for President"

by Dan Gutman

A kid runs for president of the United States. This book tells his story. One way he advertised his campaign was to make a lemonade stand to earn money and get publicity. Read the book to find out if this funny and clever boy wins.

--Elena, 10

Wonderland Avenue Magnet

Los Angeles

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--Compiled by MARY ELLEN WALKER