As if Being 12 3/4 Isn't Bad Enough,
My Mother is Running for President!
by Donna Gephart

    AS IF BEING 12 3/4 ISN'T BAD ENOUGH, MY MOTHER IS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT!
    by Donna Gephart
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  2/12/08
    Publisher:  Delacorte
    Reviewed by:  Allison Fraclose
    Rating:  5 Stars


    As the governor’s daughter, Vanessa Rothrock already has a complicated life. Not only is she a complete klutz, but
    she’s the only kid in school with a bodyguard, she gets absolutely no privacy, and she has to make an appointment
    to see her own mother. Things would be much easier if she didn’t spend her life in the scrutiny of the public eye,
    because, whenever in the spotlight, Vanessa will surely trip over her own gigantic feet.

    Now that it looks like her mom might have a good shot at becoming a presidential candidate, everyone else is
    scurrying around, and all Vanessa wants is for her mother to drop out of the race. Is it really so wrong to just want
    your mom there, to see you win the county spelling bee and comfort you in the emergency room after you break
    your wrist in PE?

    Then the letter appears in her locker, the one that threatens her to stop her mom’s campaign. Frightened that her
    mother’s life might be in danger, Vanessa decides that she has to deter her mom, no matter what.

    Extremely well-written, this book surprised me with its humor, action, and poignancy. With this winning
    combination, this is a read you will certainly want on your ticket!