The Age of Amy: The Thumper Amendment
Language: English
Published by Lambert Hill, 2014
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It's an election year, and Congress has lowered the voting age to 14Not one to refuse political involvement, 16-year-old Amy joins a campaign to elect the next President of the United StatesAmy's intention isn't just to see her chosen candidate win the White House, but to prevent his rival, an arrogant, profiteering sleazeball, from ever stepping foot inside the Oval OfficeHer real reason for participating, however, is much more personal: the opposing candidate's son bullied her when she was a 3rd graderFoiling his father's bid for the presidency would be the perfect way to get even with him In Washington, campaign reform laws have turned the race for the White House into just that: A congressional mandate requires all candidates to face-off on a TV reality show, The Race For White House, USA So begins a thrilling, cross-country race -- not with formula race cars, but using the candidate's own campaign bussesIn typical reality show fashion, the competitors must face absurd challenges along the wayBut the real-world situations they find themselves in are decidedly unreal, as they are confronted by half-human creatures, haunted by dead presidents, and launched into a future of economic decay -- all viewed live by a worldwide television audienceAmy's devotion to her candidate-of-choice wins her a seat on his campaign busHer grade school nemesis also joins the race, tagging along on his father's busNow Amy has plenty of opportunity to confront himBut there's a problem: her offender has changed in the last seven yearsInstead of a vicious bully, he has become thoughtful and compassionate (and cute), which makes it increasingly difficult for Amy to dislike himIf fact, her vengeance towards him turns to feelings of admiration and affectionIs she falling in love.…
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- Title
- The Age of Amy: The Thumper Amendment
- Author
- Bruce Edwards
- Publisher
- Lambert Hill
- Publication year
- 2014
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 098376042X
- ISBN 13
- 9780983760429
It's an election year, and Congress has lowered the voting age to 14. Not one to refuse political involvement, 16-year-old Amy joins a campaign to elect the next President of the United States.
Amy's intention isn't just to see her chosen candidate win the White House, but to prevent his rival, an arrogant, profiteering sleazeball, from ever stepping foot inside the Oval Office. Her real reason for participating, however, is much more personal: the opposing candidate's son bullied her when she was a 3rd grader. Foiling his father's bid for the presidency would be the perfect way to get even with him!
In Washington, campaign reform laws have turned the "race" for the White House into just that: A congressional mandate requires all candidates to face-off on a TV reality show, The Race For White House, USA! So begins a thrilling, cross-country race -- not with formula race cars, but using the candidate's own campaign busses.
In typical reality show fashion, the competitors must face absurd challenges along the way. But the real-world situations they find themselves in are decidedly unreal, as they are confronted by half-human creatures, haunted by dead presidents, and launched into a future of economic decay -- all viewed live by a worldwide television audience.
Amy's devotion to her candidate-of-choice wins her a seat on his campaign bus. Her grade school nemesis also joins the race, tagging along on his father's bus. Now Amy has plenty of opportunity to confront him. But there's a problem: her offender has changed in the last seven years. Instead of a vicious bully, he has become thoughtful and compassionate (and cute), which makes it increasingly difficult for Amy to dislike him. If fact, her vengeance towards him turns to feelings of admiration and affection. Is she falling in love?
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Review
Edwards creates complex characters in this political adventure that transcends stereotypes. . . Readers will stay intrigued by the authentic portrayal of the protagonists emotions. This book will be popular with those looking for a quirky love story with an exciting twist.
-- School Library Journal--Bruce Edwards "School Library Journal ""
Edwards has spun a wacky, satirical farce. . . Readers will appreciate Amy s sharp wit and the overall comedy of political theater.
-- Booklist--Bruce Edwards "Booklist ""
"The author has a wonderful wit. A young adult reader would do well to consider this book."-- Karen Pirnot, Readers' Favorite--Bruce Edwards "Readers' Favorite "
Edwards creates complex characters in this political adventure that transcends stereotypes. . . Readers will stay intrigued by the authentic portrayal of the protagonists emotions. This book will be popular with those looking for a quirky love story with an exciting twist.
-- School Library Journal
--Bruce Edwards "School Library Journal ""Edwards has spun a wacky, satirical farce. . . Readers will appreciate Amy s sharp wit and the overall comedy of political theater.
-- Booklist
--Bruce Edwards "Booklist """The author has a wonderful wit. A young adult reader would do well to consider this book."
-- Karen Pirnot, Readers' Favorite
-Edwards creates complex characters in this political adventure that transcends stereotypes. . . Readers will stay intrigued by the authentic portrayal of the protagonists' emotions. This book will be popular with those looking for a quirky love story with an exciting twist.-
-- School Library Journal
--Bruce Edwards -School Library Journal --Edwards has spun a wacky, satirical farce. . . Readers will appreciate Amy's sharp wit and the overall comedy of political theater.-
-- Booklist
--Bruce Edwards -Booklist --The author has a wonderful wit. A young adult reader would do well to consider this book.-
-- Karen Pirnot, Readers' Favorite
"Edwards creates complex characters in this political adventure that transcends stereotypes. . . Readers will stay intrigued by the authentic portrayal of the protagonists' emotions. This book will be popular with those looking for a quirky love story with an exciting twist."
-- School Library Journal
--Bruce Edwards "School Library Journal ""About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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