Dan Gutman

Imagine waking up, getting ready for the day, and realizing you are the President of the United States. That is exactly what happens to thirteen-year-old Judson Moon. When he was running for office, he promised the American people that he would be a great leader precisely because he did not know anything about politics, raising taxes, or ruining the economy. He was just a regular kid making big promises. Now that the election is over and he has officially been sworn in, Judson has to face the hilarious and overwhelming reality of his new job. He still does not know anything about running a country, but he is in charge of the entire nation. From dealing with massive national problems to figuring out how to handle his homework, Judson is going to need a massive amount of help to keep the country from falling apart. If you love funny stories packed with wild situations, you will laugh out loud at this incredible political adventure. Step into the Oval Office and see what happens when a middle schooler makes the rules, negotiates with world leaders, and tries to survive his term.

Grown-ups have had a thousand years to mess up the world, and now it is time for a twelve-year-old to take charge. Meet Judson Moon, a regular sixth-grader from Madison, Wisconsin, who has just decided to run for President of the United States. With his brainy best friend Lane acting as his self-appointed campaign manager and his former babysitter as his running mate, Judson is shaking up the entire political system. You will follow Judd on a fast-paced, hilarious journey as he campaigns across the country, taking on the biggest politicians as a bold Third Party candidate. Running for the highest office in the land means facing wild debates, sneaky reporters, and the intense pressure of the public eye. Dive into this incredibly funny and exciting adventure to see if a regular kid has what it takes to win the Oval Office and change history forever.