The Model President

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Middle school inventor Millicent Madding knows nothing about fashion, and neither do any of her friends, the secret society of smart kids known as the Wonderkinder. Ever since her parents disappeared in the time machine that they invented, Millicent has lived with her eccentric Uncle Phineas (also an inventor), who doesn't make enough money for her to buy clothes anywhere but at the Dollar-A-Pound Overstock Kid's Clothing Store. Only recently has Aunt Felicity, who'd had amnesia for years after a tragic miscalculation in her cannon caused the former circus performer to crash horribly off course outside the circus tent, come to live with Millicent and Uncle Phineas, and even then, Millicent still can't understand the idea of wearing something like a girdle for the sake of looking good. On the day that Millicent is to give her speech for the class president election, Winifred T. Langley Middle School receives a slew of new students - members of Pretty Liddy's Junior Fashion Academy, temporarily misplaced due to a termite problem. Millicent is worried sick that her beloved friends will fall victim to the Pretty Liddy's taunts, but the Wonderkinder, as well as every other person in the school, are enchanted by top model Fiona Dimmit and the fashion advice she gives. When the competitive Fiona decides to run against Millicent in the election, Millicent is shocked when the principal agrees, especially to the part about turning the election into a fashion show! Although everyone else seems to have lost their minds, Millicent must now make the decision to stand up for her principles or play the game. I was greatly taken aback by this book, since it turned out to be almost the opposite of what I was expecting. This is certainly not your average middle grade chick-lit novel, and a story like this is much better suited for an audience who craves humor and unrealistic situations. Reviewed by: Allison Fraclose Read more