How To Win An Election A Most Unreliable Guide By Menaka Raman
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The middle school elections are coming up and everyone is in a frenzy of making posters promises and predictions When Sachin is disqualified from contesting the elections he sets out to help his best friend Mini win But their path to victory is littered with runaway lizards incriminating bathroom graffiti hacked videos and dangerous baked goods Which candidate fears Mini so much that they will descend to such villainy Mini and Sachin must find out or be disgraced forever How To Win An Election A Most Unreliable Guide
This is an eye opener about elections and various factors that make the elections a process Story with who done it Menaka Raman As a child Menaka Raman used to write far fetched stories about birthday parties water parks and floating cake disasters Since then her life has been a series of fortunate events that led her far away from becoming a software engineer and set her back on the path of writing She is a former advertising copywriter who chucked creating ads for plastic chairs and time share holidays to write about other things She has been a newspaper columnist for over a decade now and enjoys working with non profits She is the author of nine picture books for children including Gappu Can t Dance Lenin s Guests and I Love Me Her short stories have appeared in anthologies published by Talking Cub Scholastic India and Penguin UK She lives in Bangalore As a child Menaka Raman used to write far fetched stories about birthday parties water parks and floating cake disasters Since then her life has been a series of fortunate events that led her far away from becoming a software engineer and set her back on the path of writing She is a former advertising copywriter who chucked creating ads for plastic chairs and time share holidays to write about other things She has been a newspaper columnist for over a decade now and enjoys working with non profits She is the author of nine picture books for children including Gappu Can t Dance Lenin s Guests and I Love Me Her short stories have appeared in anthologies published by Talking Cub Scholastic India and Penguin UK She lives in Bangalore with her husband two children and dog When she is not killing plants and walking Woody the dog she is eating Nutella straight from the jar site_link Review to Win An Election the adventurous election journey of two inseparable middle grade friends Sachin and Mini as they navigate the school politics at Primus Academy When Sachin s dream of running for the 8th grade elections is dashed for not meeting all eligibility criteria he embraces the role of Mini s self appointed campaign manager. How To Win An Election A Most Unreliable Guide childrenswear However their aspirations take an unexpected turn when a series of deliberate sabotages rock the school elections leading to Sachin being accused for it Determined to clear their names the duo embarks on an investigation while battling against antidemocratic culprit. How To Win An Election A Most Unreliable Guide childrens climbing At its core the book features the enduring power of friendship as Sachin and Mini weather storms of doubt and discord emerging stronger and united in their pursuit of justice It perfectly explores neurodivergent representation how ADHD kids are misconstrued and also resilience and the complexities of adolescence inviting readers to reflect on the nuances of friendship and the importance of standing up for one s beliefs. Fiction How To Win An Election A Most Unreliable guidehouse It also reflects on the dynamics of authority and the fragility of trust shedding light on the disparity in treatment within educational institutions how bright students are always favored while students struggling are subjected to humiliation There authentic portrayal of middle grade experiences and its thought provoking discussion on democracy and leadership. Fiction How To Win An Election A Most Unreliable guide Overall How To Win An Election is entertaining and enjoyable middlegrade fiction with realistic and relatable approach to middle grade elections Menaka Raman Middle school elections can be hella messy and that s what How to Win an Election shows so well The story revolves around Sachin his best friend Mini the students who filed nominations for the school election and a bunch of weird adults teachers and parents Every character is memorable whether it s Vamsi Vanka Michelle Sachin s father or the Sachin Mini duo The way the story is written mixes in a lot of hilarity suspense and life lessons The drama at the end with all the comedy of errors situations is the true climax of the story. How To Win An Election A Most Unreliable Guide childrens hospital This book has all the fun stuff a reader looks for making it great for all ages Plus I loved how it subtly brings out issues like ADHD intelligence shaming and the clear differences between right and wrong Filled with beautiful illustrations that help the readers imagine the characters better it s a highly recommended piece of school drama and a guide on how NOT to win an election Menaka Raman Are you in the mood for a high speed read that will remind you Middle School elections all over again Are you looking for that suspense element which will make your jaw drop Then you re in the right place When Sachin who sadly has a very tainted track record applies for the school elections but ends up getting rejected to no one s surprise he makes it his goal to become his best friend Mini s campaign manager much to her dismay But when has Middle School ever been a cakewalk Slandering messages reptiles laxative laced cupcakes cringe videos and whatnot end up appearing in school to frame Mini and Sachin But who wants them out of the race so bad that they re ready to go to any extent to achieve it Read the book to find out As someone who s neurodivergent books with neurodivergent rep will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart This book goes on to show how kids with ADHD are misconstrued and tend to get mocked at sometimes by teachers as well sigh that s the harsh truth The discussions surrounding therapy and dysfunctional families were a highlight as well Menaka Raman didn t hesitate with this one Is my review of a Middle Grade title even complete without talking about friendships Mini and Sachin are the best of friends and are the perfect example of how friends must stay together through thick and thin A very subtle but important aspect of how parents sometimes tend to make mistakes as well they re humans too after all is portrayed with nuance. How To Win An Election A Most Unreliable Guide childrens books Pia Aliz Hazarika s illustrations sprinkled all over the book only add to the fun reading experience A Middle Grade book with amazing illustrations is a match made in heaven Kudos on the author on incorporating all the new Gen Z lingo in the book I had a great time giggling at all the new lingo kids use nowadays and it made me realise how old I am as well haha All you got to do now is pick this book up and go back to Middle School while snuggled up on the couch Also you ll end up craving brownies while you re reading it so keep a box of it ready Menaka Raman How to Win an Election is a rollicking romp through the chaos of student politics brought to life by the delightful illustrations of Pia Aliz Hazarika In this uproarious tale Menaka spins a yarn of intrigue friendship and electoral mayhem that will leave readers in stitches As the middle school elections loom large Sachin finds himself disqualified from the race sparking a whirlwind of mischief and mishaps as he teams up with his best friend Mini to secure victory. 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How To Win An Election A Most Unreliable Guide childrensalon The antics are outstanding in portraying the differences between the two friends precisely the fact that Sachin is an adventurer with ADHD and Mini is a studious confident girl Their magic is evident as they take on young detective roles and take the chaotic assignments with humor and wit. Fiction How To Win An Election A Most Unreliable guidestar The classmates teachers parents add that much wanted support cast with the quirks of their own which are brought to light via the illustrations done by Pia Aliz Hazarika giving each of the candidates distinctive personalities The little strifes of the middle school their aspirations relationships with their peers and parents come out really well I think in this season of votes it s a nice fun book to give to children who will not only know about the basics of voting in school context but also get a picture of the world outside and is expected from a leader and those who vote too Menaka Raman
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