Vote for Larry - Hardcover

Tashjian, Janet

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805072012 ISBN 13: 9780805072013

Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, 2004

Synopsis

After he is kidnapped, Larry--aka Josh Swensen--has a reawakening and turns his life of drinking around while finding a new goal to make changes in the government--causing him to begin campaigning for the presidency. Jr Lib Guild. 35,000 first printing.

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Review:

A Publishers Weekly "Editors' Pick for June"
"Hilarious""--Teen People"
"Clever, inspiring sequel""--Publishers Weekly, starred review"
"Josh has a fresh, intelligent voice, filled with common sense, passion and conviction. . . . [A] solid and timely work that will make readers laugh, but more important, will make them think.""--VOYA"
"Politics, romance, important social issues, and even a saboteur in the wings make this a fun, spirited romp through an election year. Tashjian's lively, comic prose, coupled with her characters' anger at politics as usual in this country, may just inspire young readers to become young voters.""--Kirkus Review"
"Whether young readers tap into their inner activist through Larry or not, they're in for a great story.""--Pages magazine"
"Vote for Larry is a crash course in the rough and tumble world of national politics, and teen readers will get a taste of just what it takes in idealism and courage to achieve such goals.""--Bookpage"
"[T]his is part allegory and part political thriller, and once again, Josh's plans to protect the planet and involve young people in the care and feeding of democracy go awry. The spirited story focuses on 18-year-old Josh's presidential campaign; although he's too young to be elected, a stunning show of support results in a constitutional amendment lowering the age of the president. . . . Fans of the first book won't be disappointed in Josh/Larry's further escapades.""--Booklist"
"Once again, Tashjian manages to take a fairly unbelievable premise and make it seem more than fairly believable. The fast-paced story and Josh's witty narration will keep readers hooked.""--Horn Book"
"Readers who'vemoved up from Dan Gutman's The Kid Who Ran for President may find this a congenial as well as provocative. . . .and perhaps it'll encourage them to become involved in upcoming elections.""--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
“[A] clever, inspiring sequel . . . Josh’s narration moves swiftly, and the topical yet universal themes make this book even more compelling than the first.”—"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review and Editor’s Pick
“Once again, Tashjian manages to take a fairly unbelievable premise and make it seem more than fairly believable. The fast-paced story and Josh’s witty narration (he still loves footnotes) will keep readers hooked—and if they get out and vote when they’re eighteen, Larry will have won.”—"The Horn Book Magazine"
“"Vote for Larry" is a crash course in the rough and tumble world of national politics and teen readers will get a taste of just what it takes in idealism and courage to achieve such goals.”—"Bookpage"
“Hopefully Josh will return, though it is difficult to imagine what he could do after the feats he performs in this book. Enjoyable and motivational!”—teenreads.c

"[A] clever, inspiring sequel . . . Josh's narration moves swiftly, and the topical yet universal themes make this book even more compelling than the first."--"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review and Editor's Pick
"Once again, Tashjian manages to take a fairly unbelievable premise and make it seem more than fairly believable. The fast-paced story and Josh's witty narration (he still loves footnotes) will keep readers hooked--and if they get out and vote when they're eighteen, Larry will have won."--"The Horn Book Magazine"
""Vote for Larry" is a crash course in the rough and tumble world of national politics and teen readers will get a taste of just what it takes in idealism and courage to achieve such goals."--"Bookpage"
"Hopefully Josh will return, though it is difficult to imagine what he could do after the feats he performs in this book. Enjoyable and motivational!"--teenreads.com
"Josh has a fresh, intelligent voice, filled with common sense, passion, and conviction . . . A solid and timely work that will make readers laugh, but more important, will make them think."--"Voice of Youth Advocates" Time Out New York Kids Pick of the Literature 2004
Lois Lowry's Top Five Books for Summer
Nominated for ALA Best Books for Young Adults 2004
On "May We Recommend" Booksense National Bestseller List
On Spring/Summer Book Sense Children's Pick List

[A] clever, inspiring sequel . . . Josh's narration moves swiftly, and the topical yet universal themes make this book even more compelling than the first. "Publishers Weekly, Starred Review and Editor's Pick"

Once again, Tashjian manages to take a fairly unbelievable premise and make it seem more than fairly believable. The fast-paced story and Josh's witty narration (he still loves footnotes) will keep readers hooked--and if they get out and vote when they're eighteen, Larry will have won. "The Horn Book Magazine"

"Vote for Larry" is a crash course in the rough and tumble world of national politics and teen readers will get a taste of just what it takes in idealism and courage to achieve such goals. "Bookpage"

Hopefully Josh will return, though it is difficult to imagine what he could do after the feats he performs in this book. Enjoyable and motivational! "teenreads.com"

Josh has a fresh, intelligent voice, filled with common sense, passion, and conviction . . . A solid and timely work that will make readers laugh, but more important, will make them think. "Voice of Youth Advocates""

[A] clever, inspiring sequel . . . Josh's narration moves swiftly, and the topical yet universal themes make this book even more compelling than the first. Publishers Weekly, Starred Review and Editor's Pick

Once again, Tashjian manages to take a fairly unbelievable premise and make it seem more than fairly believable. The fast-paced story and Josh's witty narration (he still loves footnotes) will keep readers hooked--and if they get out and vote when they're eighteen, Larry will have won. The Horn Book Magazine

Vote for Larry is a crash course in the rough and tumble world of national politics and teen readers will get a taste of just what it takes in idealism and courage to achieve such goals. Bookpage

Hopefully Josh will return, though it is difficult to imagine what he could do after the feats he performs in this book. Enjoyable and motivational! teenreads.com

Josh has a fresh, intelligent voice, filled with common sense, passion, and conviction . . . A solid and timely work that will make readers laugh, but more important, will make them think. Voice of Youth Advocates

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"[A] clever, inspiring sequel . . . Josh's narration moves swiftly, and the topical yet universal themes make this book even more compelling than the first." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review and Editor's Pick

"Once again, Tashjian manages to take a fairly unbelievable premise and make it seem more than fairly believable. The fast-paced story and Josh's witty narration (he still loves footnotes) will keep readers hooked--and if they get out and vote when they're eighteen, Larry will have won." --The Horn Book Magazine

"Vote for Larry is a crash course in the rough and tumble world of national politics and teen readers will get a taste of just what it takes in idealism and courage to achieve such goals." --Bookpage

"Hopefully Josh will return, though it is difficult to imagine what he could do after the feats he performs in this book. Enjoyable and motivational!" --teenreads.com

"Josh has a fresh, intelligent voice, filled with common sense, passion, and conviction . . . A solid and timely work that will make readers laugh, but more important, will make them think." --Voice of Youth Advocates

-[A] clever, inspiring sequel . . . Josh's narration moves swiftly, and the topical yet universal themes make this book even more compelling than the first.- --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review and Editor's Pick

-Once again, Tashjian manages to take a fairly unbelievable premise and make it seem more than fairly believable. The fast-paced story and Josh's witty narration (he still loves footnotes) will keep readers hooked--and if they get out and vote when they're eighteen, Larry will have won.- --The Horn Book Magazine

-Vote for Larry is a crash course in the rough and tumble world of national politics and teen readers will get a taste of just what it takes in idealism and courage to achieve such goals.- --Bookpage

-Hopefully Josh will return, though it is difficult to imagine what he could do after the feats he performs in this book. Enjoyable and motivational!- --teenreads.com

-Josh has a fresh, intelligent voice, filled with common sense, passion, and conviction . . . A solid and timely work that will make readers laugh, but more important, will make them think.- --Voice of Youth Advocates

About the Author:

JANET TASHJIAN is the author of several novels, including Fault Line, as well as The Gospel According to Larry, which was named a Best Book for Young Adults, a Notable Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, a New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age, and a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book. Ms. Tashjian lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts, with her family.

Visit Janet Tashjian at her web site: www.janettashjian.com
and www.thegospelaccordingtolarry.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0805072012
• ISBN 13: 9780805072013
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224