A Fun Read for the Elementary Crowd July 7, 2012 By Beverly Stowe McClure Format:Paperback Imagine a third grader as president of the United States. Imagine him choosing his friends as Vice President and Chief-of-Staff. You think it can't happen? Well, you know the old saying "Never say never."

In Kid in Chief, Paul Maguire's recent chapter book for children, Bobby Barton and his third grade class take a field trip to Washington D. C. where Bobby makes a startling discovery on page three of the U. S. Constitution. Because of a previously unknown statement in the Constitution and a checker game, Bobby soon finds himself in the top job of the nation: President of the U. S. What follows is a fun adventure with a young man and his best friends that he appointed Vice President and Chief-of-Staff, as they turn the political world upside down. Bobby learns a lot as president: how laws are made, how he can veto a bill, and about executive order. He receives a lot of letters from kids with ideas for new laws. It isn't all fun and games, though. Take the Secret Service agents who go everywhere with Bobby, even to his home for the holidays. He also has to make speeches, which is difficult, even with prompts.

Kid in Chief would make a great book for elementary school libraries and classrooms. Students, while picturing themselves in Bobby's place as president, making the country a paradise for the kids while causing headaches for the grownups, will also be learning about the responsibilities of the job without even knowing it. The author provides a glossary at the end of the book to help young readers understand the meaning of words they may not know. A playful book that's sure to be a hit with the elementary crowd.

A Great Kids' Story June 28, 2012 By Nina Format:Paperback I read the "Look Inside Feature" of this book. Not like many others that I've read, it definitely kept my interest. I was curious about what was to be discovered; as Bobby's keen eye detected the flaw. I really liked the way the text flowed it was easy read. I could see how if this book is being read to or by a "Kid" it would keep their attention. It kept mine and I'm an adult - not too much on kid novels though. I will be buying this to read the full details of this author's work. I could see classroom teachers reading this to their students and getting many questions. Matter of fact, great for grammar school reading! This author deserves his top ranking for this creation. Makes a great gift for a child's reading story.
Hail to Kid in Chief! April 11, 2012 By School Librarian Format:Paperback Recently, Paul Maguire presented the first couple of chapters of Kid in Chief during an author visit to our school library. He kept the 70+ second graders spellbound with his tale of a third grader who accidentally becomes President of the United States. In this "be careful what you wish for" yarn, I was pleased to hear a satisfying story with likeable characters and a vocabulary with just enough reach to placate independent readers. A glossary for difficult words is included in the back of the book. All in all, a fun read!

PAUL MAGUIRE lives in New York City with his wife, Coleen, and their three children. After leaving a twenty-year career as a trader on the New York Stock Exchange, Maguire decided to pursue his lifelong dream of writing. He is the author of the adventure novel Professor Atlas and the Summoning Dagger, and the forthcoming Professor Atlas and the Jewel of Enlightenment. Please visit PaulMaguireAuthor.com

KATY BETZ is an illustrator from Southern California, currently residing in Florida as visiting Professor of Illustration at Ringling College of Art & Design. Betz finds inspiration for her work through adventure travel, animals (big and small), museums and nature walks. Most of the time she can be tracked down in her studio, where she daily creates space for imagination and conceives ideas full of wonder. You can see more of her work at katybetz.com