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Liar, Liar #4
Vote: The Theory, Practice, and Destructive Properties of Politics
Kevin Spencer, the hero of Liar, Liar, Flat Broke, and Crush, has a knack for tackling big ideas and goofing up, so what's next? Politics, of course! He's running for office, and his campaign is truly unique.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2013
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Gary Paulsen
418 books4,088 followersGary James Paulsen was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming-of-age stories about the wilderness. He was the author of more than 200 books and wrote more than 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for teenagers. He won the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1997 for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens.
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June 8, 2025
Book three in the Liar, Liar series, Crush, appeared to be a turning point for fourteen-year-old Kevin Spencer. He saw that he didn't need to concoct schemes in order to win the heart of Tina Zabinski, the girl he's infatuated with. She likes him just as he is, and by the beginning of Vote: The Theory, Practice, and Destructive Properties of Politics, Tina is officially his girlfriend. Yet Kevin reverts to old habits after learning that Cash Devine, whom we met in the previous book, is running for school president. If Cash gains political clout in addition to his uncanny good looks, how will Tina resist him? Without thinking, Kevin blurts that he will run against Cash in the election, and opposing teams rapidly form: Connie Shaw supports Kevin's presidential bid, and Kevin's frenemy Katie Knowles insists on being Cash's campaign manager. Cash has no political savvy, but he's photogenic, and Katie is smart and aggressive. They'll be tough to beat, but Kevin can't let Cash wrest the election—and Tina—away from him.
Advocating sensible school policy is far down Kevin's list of priorities. He's preoccupied with adopting a presidential demeanor so voters can see he's the right guy for the job. But Kevin has less free time to perfect his persona than he would have a few weeks ago: Markie, the four-year-old neighbor boy Kevin often babysits, is living with the Spencers while his mom and dad go on a second honeymoon. Kevin's parents and Auntie Buzz like the kid, but can't handle him for long periods. That leaves Kevin to take care of his "Dutchdeefuddy," cutting into the limited time he has to plan the campaign. Voting will take place Friday following a lunchtime debate between the candidates, and Kevin doesn't know what he'll do if Cash defeats him. Would Tina date a loser? Maybe winning the election isn't crucial to their relationship after all, and an opportunity might be at hand for Kevin to prove himself truly worthy of Tina.
Vote has funny moments, but the book is a step backward for the series. At the end of Crush we're led to believe Kevin is finally making personal progress when he realizes Tina likes his personality, not his convoluted plans. But he's back to the old Kevin in this book, clueless how he should treat Tina, depending on hustles and scams to impress her. The writing seems disjointed at times, with sentences that make no sense, and the plot is awash in implausibilities. Gary Paulsen, author of majestic youth novels such as The Haymeadow and The Legend of Bass Reeves, is certainly capable of better. I rate Vote one and a half stars, but I'm optimistic the series may end well in the next episode, Family Ties. Gary Paulsen has more than sufficient skill to pull it off.
Advocating sensible school policy is far down Kevin's list of priorities. He's preoccupied with adopting a presidential demeanor so voters can see he's the right guy for the job. But Kevin has less free time to perfect his persona than he would have a few weeks ago: Markie, the four-year-old neighbor boy Kevin often babysits, is living with the Spencers while his mom and dad go on a second honeymoon. Kevin's parents and Auntie Buzz like the kid, but can't handle him for long periods. That leaves Kevin to take care of his "Dutchdeefuddy," cutting into the limited time he has to plan the campaign. Voting will take place Friday following a lunchtime debate between the candidates, and Kevin doesn't know what he'll do if Cash defeats him. Would Tina date a loser? Maybe winning the election isn't crucial to their relationship after all, and an opportunity might be at hand for Kevin to prove himself truly worthy of Tina.
Vote has funny moments, but the book is a step backward for the series. At the end of Crush we're led to believe Kevin is finally making personal progress when he realizes Tina likes his personality, not his convoluted plans. But he's back to the old Kevin in this book, clueless how he should treat Tina, depending on hustles and scams to impress her. The writing seems disjointed at times, with sentences that make no sense, and the plot is awash in implausibilities. Gary Paulsen, author of majestic youth novels such as The Haymeadow and The Legend of Bass Reeves, is certainly capable of better. I rate Vote one and a half stars, but I'm optimistic the series may end well in the next episode, Family Ties. Gary Paulsen has more than sufficient skill to pull it off.
January 14, 2016
What's the craziest thing you ever did to get someone to notice you? The craziest thing that i have ever did was bye 500$ dollar shoes and sell them. The " Vote" is a realistic fiction book. My opinion of this book is that it makes you get excited about school politics and gives you a great lesson on how not to be so quick to judge people before you really get to know them.
Vote is a funny book about a fourteen year old teen named Kevin. Kevin is the main character and he is in love with a classmate named Tina. Kevin really likes Tina and unofficially says that they are boyfriend and girlfriend. Kevin believes that to make things official between him and Tina he must do something to impress her. An idea to impress Tina suddenly drops in Kevin's head when the new and handsome boy, named Cash is running for class president but he did not become class president and he quite because he just wanted to stay with his girlfriend. Kevin hates that all the girls in school love this Cash fellow. So without much thought and hoping that Tina will see him as a winner, Kevin tells Cash that he too will be running for class president. The story takes place mostly at school and Kevin's home. The conflict of this story is person vs self. Kevin believes he would make a great class president and Tina would enjoy dating the cool guy. For example, Kevin stated that "Girls like Tina were born to date student-body presidents." Kevin thought that his one and only enemy was Cash, but his real competition was Cash's campaign helper named Katie. Kevin and Katie changed the competition a little bit in the story. Kevin sees Katie as more of a competitor than Cash at the beginning.
The major theme of this book is that you never know what you can do unless you try. Kevin may have had one motive when he started the campaign but the more effort he puts into it the more he realizes new things about people and that he really could make a change. For example, Kevin's brother and sister, whom he does not get along with, gave him great ideas and help for his campaign. His sister provide great posters and his brother provided great campaign ideas. The story follows Kevin's political moves up until the election. Kevin recruits friends, drops his friends, takes advice from the neighbors kid he is babysitting and participates in political bargaining with classmates. Kevin works hard on the campaign sometimes forgetting why he started it because he is so competitive. But something happens when election day finally comes and Kevin and all the other characters get different results.
The character's motivation in the story is persistence because he really believes that Tina, his unofficial girlfriend, will think he is awesome for being in and winning the election. For instance, when Kevin's brother asked him about what campaign issues were important, Kevin's said he wanted to tell his brother the truth which was "I'm only campaigning because I want Tina to be shocked and awed by her great boyfriend." The title relates to the book because in the story Kevin is doing everything and almost anything to get votes to win the election. For example, when Kevin makes a deal with the most athletic and toughest female classmate to get the votes of all the sports teams in school. Kevin was trying what he believed a true politician would do to get the vote, negotiate. A major event that changed the character was the day of the election because Kevin was hit with the students asking him real questions about what he would do as class president. Kevin now knew that running for office was real. Kevin agreed with Cash when he said "Running for office is not what I thought it would be."
I liked the way that the author made Kevin really think that he was not self-centered like his competition, Cash. Kevin thought that Cash was just a pretty face that was always promoting himself. But throughout the story, Kevin is doing the same thing. For example, Kevin says to himself. "I am not just a role model, I am the role model." He thinks and acts like he is just as fabulous as everyone thinks Cash is fabulous. I was moved with the fact that even though the characters were all competing no one was really mean to each other. For instance, when Kevin and Cash were talking before the debate they did not try to use the fact that they were both nervous against each other. Also during the debate one tried to help the other by whispering things like "What else and give more details to the question." I thought the ending of the book was great because I think everyone got what was best for them. Without spoiling the ending Kevin, Cash, and all the friends, I believe, had a great experience with just a school election.
I rate this book with ***** stars because everyone should learn that friendly competition is the best type of competition. I would recommend this to all those students running and thinking about running for something at school. After all getting the attention of voters is always exciting during an election but once the show is over people always expect you to give them what they put you in office to do. What you wanted to be elected for is no longer the issue!
Vote is a funny book about a fourteen year old teen named Kevin. Kevin is the main character and he is in love with a classmate named Tina. Kevin really likes Tina and unofficially says that they are boyfriend and girlfriend. Kevin believes that to make things official between him and Tina he must do something to impress her. An idea to impress Tina suddenly drops in Kevin's head when the new and handsome boy, named Cash is running for class president but he did not become class president and he quite because he just wanted to stay with his girlfriend. Kevin hates that all the girls in school love this Cash fellow. So without much thought and hoping that Tina will see him as a winner, Kevin tells Cash that he too will be running for class president. The story takes place mostly at school and Kevin's home. The conflict of this story is person vs self. Kevin believes he would make a great class president and Tina would enjoy dating the cool guy. For example, Kevin stated that "Girls like Tina were born to date student-body presidents." Kevin thought that his one and only enemy was Cash, but his real competition was Cash's campaign helper named Katie. Kevin and Katie changed the competition a little bit in the story. Kevin sees Katie as more of a competitor than Cash at the beginning.
The major theme of this book is that you never know what you can do unless you try. Kevin may have had one motive when he started the campaign but the more effort he puts into it the more he realizes new things about people and that he really could make a change. For example, Kevin's brother and sister, whom he does not get along with, gave him great ideas and help for his campaign. His sister provide great posters and his brother provided great campaign ideas. The story follows Kevin's political moves up until the election. Kevin recruits friends, drops his friends, takes advice from the neighbors kid he is babysitting and participates in political bargaining with classmates. Kevin works hard on the campaign sometimes forgetting why he started it because he is so competitive. But something happens when election day finally comes and Kevin and all the other characters get different results.
The character's motivation in the story is persistence because he really believes that Tina, his unofficial girlfriend, will think he is awesome for being in and winning the election. For instance, when Kevin's brother asked him about what campaign issues were important, Kevin's said he wanted to tell his brother the truth which was "I'm only campaigning because I want Tina to be shocked and awed by her great boyfriend." The title relates to the book because in the story Kevin is doing everything and almost anything to get votes to win the election. For example, when Kevin makes a deal with the most athletic and toughest female classmate to get the votes of all the sports teams in school. Kevin was trying what he believed a true politician would do to get the vote, negotiate. A major event that changed the character was the day of the election because Kevin was hit with the students asking him real questions about what he would do as class president. Kevin now knew that running for office was real. Kevin agreed with Cash when he said "Running for office is not what I thought it would be."
I liked the way that the author made Kevin really think that he was not self-centered like his competition, Cash. Kevin thought that Cash was just a pretty face that was always promoting himself. But throughout the story, Kevin is doing the same thing. For example, Kevin says to himself. "I am not just a role model, I am the role model." He thinks and acts like he is just as fabulous as everyone thinks Cash is fabulous. I was moved with the fact that even though the characters were all competing no one was really mean to each other. For instance, when Kevin and Cash were talking before the debate they did not try to use the fact that they were both nervous against each other. Also during the debate one tried to help the other by whispering things like "What else and give more details to the question." I thought the ending of the book was great because I think everyone got what was best for them. Without spoiling the ending Kevin, Cash, and all the friends, I believe, had a great experience with just a school election.
I rate this book with ***** stars because everyone should learn that friendly competition is the best type of competition. I would recommend this to all those students running and thinking about running for something at school. After all getting the attention of voters is always exciting during an election but once the show is over people always expect you to give them what they put you in office to do. What you wanted to be elected for is no longer the issue!
May 28, 2013
I like this series of slim novels by Paulsen that feature Kevin and his friends. Having loved Crush that explores passion using principles of scientific research, I was eager to devour Vote. Kevin now neeeds to hang on to Tina by impressing her and avoid being one upped by Cash so he enters the Class President special election. Paulsen cleverly frames each chapter with a political principle as he tells the story of the campaign. It just fell a bit short of the cleverness of Crush in telling a more predictable running for class presiden story. Still even a predictable story in the hands of a good author in a slim volume should make the book accessible and acceptable for many.
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September 5, 2014It was an, alright book. You have to really read all the books before to understand.
September 10, 2019
Vote Book Review
Vote, by Gary Paulsen is an enjoyable and well written novel about a fourteen year old boy running for his school election. Kevin Spencer thinks it’s all fun and games, until some competition comes into the political race. Kevin soon realizes that this isn’t going to be easy, especially because his arch enemy is in the race, and decides to put his game face on. Over the week Kevin does whatever he can to win as many student votes he possibly can. On friday the debate rolls around and Kevin is ready to win student body president. This incredible novel shows readers that listening to others is the key to success. Readers who enjoy reading books in a setting of a middle school, such as Wonder by R.J Palacio, would find this novel very interesting because of the setting along with real life actions and problems.
Vote, by Gary Paulsen is an enjoyable and well written novel about a fourteen year old boy running for his school election. Kevin Spencer thinks it’s all fun and games, until some competition comes into the political race. Kevin soon realizes that this isn’t going to be easy, especially because his arch enemy is in the race, and decides to put his game face on. Over the week Kevin does whatever he can to win as many student votes he possibly can. On friday the debate rolls around and Kevin is ready to win student body president. This incredible novel shows readers that listening to others is the key to success. Readers who enjoy reading books in a setting of a middle school, such as Wonder by R.J Palacio, would find this novel very interesting because of the setting along with real life actions and problems.
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December 18, 2019Vote by Gary Paulsen is a dramatic,love and fun book about the vocation for knowing who will be the president of school. The main Characters is the author write in first person of the life ok Kevin and how he is trying to be the new president.
This book was good but at the same time bad because if you don’t read the first one you will going to be lost in the book. One thing I enjoyed about this book was that some times they were so direct that you can feel that you are incide of the book and you can imagine what is happening in the book. I give it 4 stars out of 5 because some times the book starts to be boring and when you lose you don’t understand the book. I would recommend to read first the book named crush to understand more the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who like dramatic things and funny things and somethings of love.
This book was good but at the same time bad because if you don’t read the first one you will going to be lost in the book. One thing I enjoyed about this book was that some times they were so direct that you can feel that you are incide of the book and you can imagine what is happening in the book. I give it 4 stars out of 5 because some times the book starts to be boring and when you lose you don’t understand the book. I would recommend to read first the book named crush to understand more the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who like dramatic things and funny things and somethings of love.
December 5, 2018
Vote by Gary Paulsen is about a fourteen year old named Kevin running for student body president in his school. Kevin is a gifted and a natural born leader and has a very confident person. Kevin has just got the most beautiful girl in the school Tina Zabinski to be his girlfriend. But his arch nemesis Cash who is running against Kevin The most handsome boy in the school. Is trying to take Tina Zabinski to be his girlfriend. So Kevin has to make a big gesture to impress Tina Zabinski . Kevin also watches his four-year-old neighbor Markie to make a little extra cash.
I would 100% recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good book that has Love, Drama, And some relatable stuff. This book is great and I think everyone should read this book.
I would 100% recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good book that has Love, Drama, And some relatable stuff. This book is great and I think everyone should read this book.
December 28, 2021
I am having fun reading this whole series of books. I really like Markie too. And the main character's parents and siblings crack me up. I plan to read the entire series for more fun and adventures. I like the way this kid thinks. And he's ever the optimist! He doesn't let much get him down, and he DOES get into some doozies.
June 6, 2019
I did not really like it.
November 4, 2020
I find that Markie is the best part of these books c:
December 8, 2021
It was a pretty good book that had some funny characters in it.
March 5, 2019
This story is good at encapsulating an actual teenager. With the whole plot going on because of a rivalry and jealousy.With a little bit of paranoia making a big difference. A distrust causing a new rivalry to make people run to be school president.
February 27, 2017
excellent
December 19, 2016
I was sure that when Kevin Spencer finally got the girl in Crush we were probably done with his story. Thankfully, Gary Paulsen has surprised me with a fourth volume in Kevin's misadventures entitled Vote. Though Kevin has had a successful date with his dream girl, Tina, he is constantly worried about keeping her attention so that she doesn't become interested in someone else. To impress Tina, Kevin decides to run against Cash Devine for class president, a position recently vacated when the president moved away. While Cash has the competent assistance of Kevin's brainy friend, Katie, Kevin is forced to rely upon his own dubious ingenuity and the lukewarm support of his best friend. Also in Kevin's campaign camp - for better or for worse - is Markie, his four-year-old next-door neighbor who is staying with the Spencers while his parents are out of town.
Though I love this entire series, this fourth book seems like the weakest to me so far. While Kevin's voice is the same – overly-confident, sarcastic, and fun to read – the plot in this escapade seems the most far-fetched and the least relatable. Cash, in particular, seemed like a cartoon, and scenes where Markie is forgotten by Kevin's parents and snuck into Kevin's school feel like moments from sit-coms rather than believable happenings in the life of a middle school student. The female characters also seem to be remarkably understanding of Kevin's poor treatment of his supposed girlfriend, which took away some of the suspense in the story for me. I wanted Kevin to learn something about being a boyfriend, but instead Tina basically just lets him off the hook without any retribution whatsoever. I understand she is supposed to be an amazing girl, but I wouldn't have minded if she stood up for herself a little bit!
As sad as I often am to see series I love come to an end, it disappoints me more when it feels like an author is staying too long at the fair. While I enjoy Kevin, I didn't find Vote to be as funny as its companion novels, and I didn't think that Kevin's overall story advanced very much. I hope if there are future volumes (and it surely seems as though there will be, based on the closing line of this book), that they do something to further Kevin's romance with Tina, and give the reader a chance to enjoy all the awkward mistakes made by young teens in first relationships.
Recommend Vote to fans of the first three books in this series, and to readers who enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid and James Patterson's Middle School series.
Though I love this entire series, this fourth book seems like the weakest to me so far. While Kevin's voice is the same – overly-confident, sarcastic, and fun to read – the plot in this escapade seems the most far-fetched and the least relatable. Cash, in particular, seemed like a cartoon, and scenes where Markie is forgotten by Kevin's parents and snuck into Kevin's school feel like moments from sit-coms rather than believable happenings in the life of a middle school student. The female characters also seem to be remarkably understanding of Kevin's poor treatment of his supposed girlfriend, which took away some of the suspense in the story for me. I wanted Kevin to learn something about being a boyfriend, but instead Tina basically just lets him off the hook without any retribution whatsoever. I understand she is supposed to be an amazing girl, but I wouldn't have minded if she stood up for herself a little bit!
As sad as I often am to see series I love come to an end, it disappoints me more when it feels like an author is staying too long at the fair. While I enjoy Kevin, I didn't find Vote to be as funny as its companion novels, and I didn't think that Kevin's overall story advanced very much. I hope if there are future volumes (and it surely seems as though there will be, based on the closing line of this book), that they do something to further Kevin's romance with Tina, and give the reader a chance to enjoy all the awkward mistakes made by young teens in first relationships.
Recommend Vote to fans of the first three books in this series, and to readers who enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid and James Patterson's Middle School series.
February 15, 2017
I think the book was decent and the book usually ramble on too long. The book is about how one kid tried to impress his friends by becoming a school council head.
May 27, 2013
Check this review out and others on my blog: Get Real.
Another great entry in the Liar, Liar series by Gary Paulsen. Kevin is still the same well-intentioned but short-sighted lunatic in this latest installment of the brief but hilarious middle-grade set for boys. Girl will readily enjoy these books as well, but the Liar, Liary series is especially good for guys, and reluctant reader guys at that. Each book is fairly short, but the subject matter, vocabulary and level of comprehension required work best for upper-elementary and middle-grade students. In Vote, Kevin has decided that the best way to impress — and thereby keep — his girlfriend Tina is to run for student-body president. His opponent(s) lack his enthusiasm and energy, but give Kevin a run for his money in the realm of affecting actual change at school. Gary Paulsen hits on all the right notes regarding middle school life, politics, friendship and family dynamics. Based on the ending, it looks like there will be at least one more in this series. Should be good.
Another great entry in the Liar, Liar series by Gary Paulsen. Kevin is still the same well-intentioned but short-sighted lunatic in this latest installment of the brief but hilarious middle-grade set for boys. Girl will readily enjoy these books as well, but the Liar, Liary series is especially good for guys, and reluctant reader guys at that. Each book is fairly short, but the subject matter, vocabulary and level of comprehension required work best for upper-elementary and middle-grade students. In Vote, Kevin has decided that the best way to impress — and thereby keep — his girlfriend Tina is to run for student-body president. His opponent(s) lack his enthusiasm and energy, but give Kevin a run for his money in the realm of affecting actual change at school. Gary Paulsen hits on all the right notes regarding middle school life, politics, friendship and family dynamics. Based on the ending, it looks like there will be at least one more in this series. Should be good.
March 4, 2015
Fourteen year old Kevin Spencer is now the official boyfriend of Tina, the most beautiful girl at school. As far as he is concerned she's the most beautiful girl in the world.
In order to keep Tina, he must prove that he is worthy. When Cash Devine, Kevin's mortal enemy, decides to run for student council president, Tina looks impressed. Kevin surprises everyone, including himself, by announcing that he too is running.
Kevin is sure of his natural leadership ability and campaigning can't be that hard. Especially when you have a good campaign manager. Unfortunately, Cash has Kevin's oldest and smartest rival, Katie Knowles, and Kevin still has to find someone. Each chapter offers a rule for politicians. Rules Kevin does his best to follow.
This is the fourth Kevin Spencer book. Kevin's first person narrative is great fun to read.
This review first appeared on www.bookloons.com.
In order to keep Tina, he must prove that he is worthy. When Cash Devine, Kevin's mortal enemy, decides to run for student council president, Tina looks impressed. Kevin surprises everyone, including himself, by announcing that he too is running.
Kevin is sure of his natural leadership ability and campaigning can't be that hard. Especially when you have a good campaign manager. Unfortunately, Cash has Kevin's oldest and smartest rival, Katie Knowles, and Kevin still has to find someone. Each chapter offers a rule for politicians. Rules Kevin does his best to follow.
This is the fourth Kevin Spencer book. Kevin's first person narrative is great fun to read.
This review first appeared on www.bookloons.com.
January 9, 2016
In the book, " Vote" written by Gary Paulsen, the setting took place in school. Kevin Spencer ( the main charecter) in the book has big ideas that might make him a really important person. Kevin Spencer wanted do something big that no one has ever thought of. But, he wants to be a politician which means that he is going to run for office. So, Kevin Spencer gathered a unique campaign, so he can be successful when is running for office. Then, he will probably win the office from his unique campaign.
Some themes to describe Kevin Spencer is brave and sacrifice. One reason why I think that Kevin Spencer is brave is that who is willing enough to run for the office in this age and also
have a unique campaign other that Kevin Spencer. Another reason why sacrifice would be a good theme to describe Kevin Spencer is that he really worked hard to get the unique campaign so he can run for the office.
Some themes to describe Kevin Spencer is brave and sacrifice. One reason why I think that Kevin Spencer is brave is that who is willing enough to run for the office in this age and also
have a unique campaign other that Kevin Spencer. Another reason why sacrifice would be a good theme to describe Kevin Spencer is that he really worked hard to get the unique campaign so he can run for the office.
June 8, 2013
Vote by Gary Paulsen
Kevin Spencer is one lucky guy. At fourteen, he used to be a Liar, then he was Flat Broke. His Crush on Tina Zabinski worked out and now she is his girlfriend. While gazing at her from the school steps, he notices CA$H DEVINE walking up to her and her girlfriends. Since CA$H is the new guy at Kev’s school and also the most handsome, Kevin dashes over to protect his interest in Tina. Kevin knows that CA$H is smooth-talking and he is announcing a run for class president. Without any fore thought, Kevin jumps into the race in the hope of dazzling Tina. Only problem is, he has to win.
This book is full of humor, especially when the best advice Kevin receives seems to come from a 4-year old! It can be read in order with the previous titles or taken as a stand alone for its light hearted humor.
Kevin Spencer is one lucky guy. At fourteen, he used to be a Liar, then he was Flat Broke. His Crush on Tina Zabinski worked out and now she is his girlfriend. While gazing at her from the school steps, he notices CA$H DEVINE walking up to her and her girlfriends. Since CA$H is the new guy at Kev’s school and also the most handsome, Kevin dashes over to protect his interest in Tina. Kevin knows that CA$H is smooth-talking and he is announcing a run for class president. Without any fore thought, Kevin jumps into the race in the hope of dazzling Tina. Only problem is, he has to win.
This book is full of humor, especially when the best advice Kevin receives seems to come from a 4-year old! It can be read in order with the previous titles or taken as a stand alone for its light hearted humor.
May 20, 2015
In my opinion this book was interesting to me. I didn't like how it wasn't that interesting to me throughout the book. A connection that I have similar to the book is when he has to take care of Markie one of his little friends for about a week, and is like on his own kid that reminds me when I take care of my little cousin all the time he seems like my kid more than my cousin. I would have to say that this book wasn't my favorite, but it’s alright to read. A weakness in this book is that the book isn't that interesting. A strength in this book is how it talks about real life experiences in middle school. I would recommend this book to another classmate if they liked to read a short and easy book to read. If this book was part of a series I don't think I wouldn't read them.
March 29, 2014
I can relate to Vote. I once ran for a school election. I didn’t think I would enjoy reading about it. It didn’t seem exciting at all. But it was interesting. A lot of this book was the strategics in Kevin’s mind. He think like a real life politician. Kevin is an eighth grader running for class president against a kid named Cash. Cash is good looking, charming, but not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Kevin thinks he is a natural leader and politician. But is really running for president to impress a girl named Tina. There is also a funny side to this story. While he is campaigning he is looking after his 4 year old neighbor Markie.
July 16, 2014
In this follow-up to Liar, Liar; Flat Broke; and Crush, Kevin Spencer is at it again. Kevin prides himself on his leadership skills, but those are about to get a serious workout, because he's made a spur-of-the-moment decision to run for student body president. It's either that or risk losing his brand new girlfriend to the other candidate. But as it turns out, running for office is not as easy as it looks.
Kevin is a hilarious, and very candid, character, and his narrative is filled with wonderfully quirky details. While he has a lot of room to grow, he is smart and charming, and his story likely appeal to many readers, both male and female.
Kevin is a hilarious, and very candid, character, and his narrative is filled with wonderfully quirky details. While he has a lot of room to grow, he is smart and charming, and his story likely appeal to many readers, both male and female.
June 2, 2013
I really enjoyed this adventure of Kevin's. If you are listening on audio like me, then you will have a new narrator. Usually I do not like when they change people in the middle of a series, but they got someone even better! Now that we are a couple books into the series there are more reoccurring characters which stimulate more interactions. The vocabulary and writing structure seemed more sophisticated which I enjoyed more as an adult reading. The plot and lessons seemed more realistic. Overall enjoyed this book probably the most out of the whole series so far.
May 23, 2013
Eighth grader Kevin Spencer is running for class president to impress his girlfriend Tina (they’ve had 1 date!). He is running against Cash, the good looking new guy whom all the girls seem to swoon over. Running for office is not what he thought it would be.
During a debate with Cash, Kevin realizes he can be of service to the school without being president. The plot is fast paced yet simple - teen boy wants to impress teen girl. Humorous. You can also follow Kevin’s character in “Liar, Liar”, “Flat Broke”, and “Crush”. This might be a good book for reluctant readers.
During a debate with Cash, Kevin realizes he can be of service to the school without being president. The plot is fast paced yet simple - teen boy wants to impress teen girl. Humorous. You can also follow Kevin’s character in “Liar, Liar”, “Flat Broke”, and “Crush”. This might be a good book for reluctant readers.
March 13, 2015
Vote is a story still going on from the 3 other books.As it tells really funny stuff and it feels like what a kid would go through middle school.I feel like the book is way too short with only 131 pages.This book is more,gonna read on the bus or just for fun.You will mow through this book it only took me 2 hours and I read 30 minutes a day so it took me 2 days.Book is great but just feels too short.They also don't mention much of the others characters besides the main character halfway the book.So I have to give this book a 3/5
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February 29, 2016Vote
I read Vote by Gary Paulsen I like the book. I like the book because there was a little competition between two classmates. The setting in the book was in a school. The main characters in the book where JonPaul, Tina, Cash, Markie and Katie. The main conflict in the story was Cash and Katie were running for class president and it was a tight race. I would recommend this book to others. I would recommend this book to people who like a little bit of competition. I would recommend this book to them because maybe they want to see others argue and compet.
I read Vote by Gary Paulsen I like the book. I like the book because there was a little competition between two classmates. The setting in the book was in a school. The main characters in the book where JonPaul, Tina, Cash, Markie and Katie. The main conflict in the story was Cash and Katie were running for class president and it was a tight race. I would recommend this book to others. I would recommend this book to people who like a little bit of competition. I would recommend this book to them because maybe they want to see others argue and compet.
April 19, 2015
There is so much to learn about life when you are in middle school. It's a treat to follow Kevin Spencer through his middle school journey and relive all those life lessons with a light and humorous tone.
Vote is the fourth title in Paulsen's series, following Liar, Liar; Flat Broke; and Crush. Paulsen adeptly writes them so that they don't have to read in order to be fully enjoyed.
Quick reads so they are great for reluctant readers.
Vote is the fourth title in Paulsen's series, following Liar, Liar; Flat Broke; and Crush. Paulsen adeptly writes them so that they don't have to read in order to be fully enjoyed.
Quick reads so they are great for reluctant readers.
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January 6, 2016This book is about a boy named Kevin who is going to run for president so that he can show his crush that he is superior. Kevin has an arch enemy named cash who he needs to beat in the competition. This book has many funny and interesting parts. I you every want to run for president for your school you can do some of the things that he is doing in the book. This book has many feeling and characters act in many different ways! Read it, You will like it!
April 13, 2022
These books make me laugh every time. One of the things I love about this one is the not too subtle parody of our election process. Hilarious and true. This is probably the third time I’ve read this book and I keep coming back when I need a good laugh.
True politicians
Are often Ruined by an
Over abundance of Truth.
True politicians
Are often Ruined by an
Over abundance of Truth.
February 11, 2016
I grabbed this book out of the library because the first couple of pages drew me in. As I continued to push through the story, it became more and more difficult for me to believe the narrator was thirteen or fourteen. I was interested in the story-line, but I found it really difficult to stay into it for long stretches, and for a short book, that's less than ideal.
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