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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999 · Est. 1 hour read
Class President
By Louis Sachar, Amy Wummer (Illustrator)
Part of the Marvin Redpost series
A nervous student faces the president's visit and a televised Q&A. Will he find his voice or freeze under pressure?
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80 pages· 6,016 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Marvin's class is about to meet the president, and each student gets to ask one question on live TV. Marvin is anxious—what if someone takes his question, or he can't speak when it's his turn? As the moment approaches, Marvin must overcome his fears to make his voice heard. Will he rise to the occasion or crumble under the spotlight? Join Marvin in this humorous and relatable tale of courage and self-discovery.
From the publisher
This chapter book in Newbery Honor-winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series stars Marvin and…the president of the United States? The president of the United States is coming to visit Marvin’s class. He’s even going to answer one question from each kid! Plus the whole thing is going to be on TV. Marvin is nervous. What if someone steals his question? What if he can’t speak when it’s his turn? Will he look silly in front of the president and everyone watching? Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- Words
- 6,016
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 430L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.9
- F&P level
- ~L
Publication
- Published
- March 16, 1999
- First published
- January 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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