Reviewed by Dianne
Bates
Australian author
Jack Heath has obviously been inspired by recent American politics judging from the
content of his latest book. He asks the question -- what if a kid becomes President? After being sworn
in to the position, Jaxxon starts issuing the types of ‘royal decrees’ every kid dreams of. Somehow, he has accidentally been elected to
rule as the first ever Kids President. Like any kid (or adult) with power, he
has big ideas. Immediately, he declares free ice-cream in every school,
homework to be made illegal, and all national parks to become skate parks.
Also, within
moments of being appointed President, Jaxxon has changed his town’s name from
Buttock to the United States of Buttkick and appointed his dog as his Secretary
of State. Events zoom on in this fast-paced, action-packed Americanised
story. The adults around Jaxxon –including his parents -- are shown to be imbeciles
while the boy takes total control. Unsurprisingly, not everybody is happy about
the new changes he’s implanting, and they show they are willing to do just
about anything to kick him out of office.
The publisher
states that, ‘if you like David Walliam’s books, you’ll love Kid President
Totally Rules!’ This second stand-alone comedy from award-winning author,
Jack Heath, is a lengthier story for slightly older readers aged 9+ years.
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