The Class Election from the Black Lagoon -- Mike Thaler

Another fun chapter book from the dynamic duo of Mike Thaler and Jared Lee -- just in time for Election Day <p></p>Hubie is running for president against Doris. But he doesn't think he stands a chance against the free ice cream that she's giving away to voters. Plus, to stay in the race he has to do crazy stuff like shaking Coach Kong's paw and Mrs. Green's claw, and kissing a bunch of babies. Hubie's chances look slim. Will being the candidate who stands for something---not just who stands on top of something--be enough to win him the race in the end?<br><br><b>Author:</b> Mike Thaler<br><b>Publisher:</b> Scholastic Paperbacks<br><b>Published:</b> 10/01/2004<br><b>Pages:</b> 64<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.12lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.58h x 5.30w x 0.33d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780439557160<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.3<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>83154 / Class Election from the Black Lagoon<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Jared Lee has illustrated more than 100 books for young readers. He has received awards from the Society of Illustrators, the Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioana Library Association, the National Cartoonists Society, and others. He lives in Ohio with his wife and a menagerie of dogs, cats, ponies, ducks, and a few unknown creatures. <br/> Mike Thaler was born in Los Angeles in 1936. After moving to New York City, he started