Class President

Brief Description: It's "hole" day at school and everyone is wearing their very worst clothes. And then they learn the president--of the United States--is on his way and no one has time to change! Illustrations. Brief Description: Even though they have all come to school in holey clothes, Marvin and his third grade class manage to impress their surprise visitor--the President of the United States. Jacket Description/Flap: It's no ordinary Thursday for Marvin Redpost and his class... It's "hole day," and even Mrs. North and Principal McCabe are wearing their very worst clothes. It seemed like a fun idea that morning, but now they're expecting company. The president -- of the United States! -- is on his way. And there's no time to change! Marvin must do math on the blackboard with television cameras pointed at him. And the day is just beginning!Review Quotes: "Aside from being resoundingly funny, Sachar has a rare honesty about what children really encounter in the world." --"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Review Quotes: " Aside from being resoundingly funny, Sachar has a rare honesty about what children really encounter in the world." --"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Biographical Note: Louis Sachar lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Carla, their daughter, Sherre, and their two dogs, Lucky and Tippy. In his spare time Louis likes to play bridge. Carla likes to read. Sherre likes to play with her friends. Lucky likes to catch Frisbees. Tippy likes to chew up shoes, fan letters, and Sherre's favorite toys. They all try to be good citizens, except, perhaps, Tippy. Marc Notes: A Stepping Stone book.; Even though they have all come to school in holey clothes, Marvin and his third grade class manage to impress their surprise visitor-- the President of the United States. Publisher Marketing: It's no ordinary Thursday for Marvin Redpost and his class... It's "hole day, " and even Mrs. North and Principal McCabe are wearing their very worst clothes. It seemed like a fun idea that morning, but now they're expecting company. The president -- of the United States! -- is on his way. And there's no time to change! Marvin must do math on the blackboard with television cameras pointed at him. And the day is just beginning! Review Citations:

School Library Journal 07/01/1999 pg. 79 (EAN 9780679889991, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 284 (EAN 9780679889991, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/2000 pg. 64 (EAN 9780679889991, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 284 (EAN 9780679889991, Paperback)

School Library Journal 06/01/1999 (EAN 9780679889991, Paperback)

Booklist 04/15/1999 (EAN 9780679889991, Paperback)

Kirkus Review - Children 03/15/1999 pg. 456 (EAN 9780679989998, Library Binding)

Booklist 04/15/1999 pg. 1531 (EAN 9780679989998, Library Binding)

School Library Journal 07/01/1999 pg. 79 (EAN 9780679989998, Library Binding)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 284 (EAN 9780679989998, Library Binding)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/2000 pg. 64 (EAN 9780679989998, Library Binding)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 284 (EAN 9780679989998, Library Binding)

School Library Journal 06/01/1999 (EAN 9780679989998, Library Binding)

Contributor Bio:  Sachar, Louis When Louis Sachar was going to school, his teachers always pronounced his name wrong. Now that he has become a popular author of children's books, teachers all over the country are pronouncing his name wrong. It should be pronounced "Sacker," like someone who tackles quarterbacks or someone who stuffs potatoes into sacks. Mr. Sachar received a B. A. in economics from the University of California at Berkeley. His first book, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, was accepted for publication during his first year of law school. After receiving his law degree, he spent six years asking himself whether he wanted to be an author or a lawyer before deciding to write for children full-time. His books include Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom, Wayside School is Falling Down, Dogs Don't Tell Jokes, and the Marvin Redpost series. Louis Sachar lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and their daughter, Sherre. Contributor Bio:  Wummer, Amy Amy Wummer lives in Reading, Pennsylvania. She is the illustrator of many books for children, including recent Horrible Harry books, in addition to several from the Night Before series.