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A shy sixth grader learns to assert herself when she is encouraged to run for interim principal of her school
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Grade 5-7-- Bonnie Mann is tired of being a goody-goody, unsure of how to lose the tag, and depressed at the prospect of spending sixth grade in the hands of the inept Mr. Locke. Since the parents all seem to feel that things are fine in this "good, little school," it seems unlikely that anything will change. The arrival of unconventional Gail Dewksbury and the sudden death of the school's elderly principal propel Bonnie into a campaign to be elected interim principal, with the firing of Mr. Locke as a prime goal. Once readers swallow the basic implausibility of a school board that provides in its by-laws for the "school community" to elect an interim principal, the plot moves along logically. Bonnie emerges as a thoughtful and likable heroine who is pleasantly surprised to find that she can tap an unexpected strength of will when she really needs it. Unfortunately the other characters are less well developed, including quirky custodian-cum-mentor Mr. Lipchik. Despite the shortcomings in premise and characterization, this is a reasonably entertaining book that makes a good point about caring and getting involved to improve a situation. It should appeal Barthe DeClements' fans. --Elaine Fort Weischedel, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. light edge wear; Can a sixth grader be principal of her own school? Bonnie Mann is a good girl who always does what she is told. But this year she has Mr. Locke, who is mean and unfair and who really doesn't know how to teach math.When the principal of her school suddenly dies, Bonnie, urged by her loyal friends, decides to run for interim principal so she can take over--and fire Mr. Locke.Bonnie is skeptical and the campaign is hard; everyone wants something special in exchange for votes. It isn't until election night, when Bonnie challenges her formidable opponent, the powerful third-grade teacher Mrs. Atkins, that she realizes in order to change things and make them better, you sometimes have to speak out--even if others think it's wrong. Seller Inventory # 057490
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