As If Being 12 3/4 Isn't Bad Enough (My Mother Is Running for President)

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Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Abraham Lincoln . . . at one point they all ran for president. And so is Vanessa Rothrocks mother! As if being 12 3/4 isnt bad enough Vanessa Rothrocks mother is running for president and its ruining her life. Isnt it enough that her enormous feet trip her up all the time even on stage during the school spelling bee? Isnt it enough that Reginald Trumball love of Vanessas pathetic life read her personal and private list of deficiencies to some boy she doesnt even know? And that the Boob Fairy hasnt visited her even once?! Doesnt Mom realize that Vanessa needs her more than the rest of the country? More importantly doesnt she realize that she may be in grave danger? Vanessas receiving threatening notes at schoolnotes that imply some psycho has it out for her mother at the Democratic National Convention. Vanessa might be the only person who can save her. But does she have the courage to do what that requires? This hilarious debut novel about a girl who gets thrust into the campaign trail will have you laughing out loud and thanking your lucky stars that your mom never decided to enter a national election. Gephart maintains the humor even as the stakes rise. . . . An intelligent look at primaries caucuses and nominating conventions. Publishers Weekly Readers learn about the political process and motivations of people who work in this milieu. SLJ