President of the Whole Fifth Grade by Sherri Winston

Reading level: Ages 9-12

Hardcover: 288 pages

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (October 5, 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0316114324
ISBN-13: 978-0316114325


President of the Whole Fifth Grade by Sherri Winston

Gr 4-5–Brianna Justice is good at setting goals and knows what she wants for her future: to become fifth-grade class president and eventually be rich and famous with her own cupcake business and cooking show. She's sure the former is the path to the latter and has been planning her election strategy all summer. When unscrupulous newcomer Jasmine runs against her, the competition takes an ugly turn with both girls trying underhand tricks in order to win. The story begins to resemble a Mean Girls of elementary school as Brianna makes one bad decision after another, turning into a rather unlikable character and nearly losing her friends in the process. She learns from her mistakes, however, and is able to turn both her friendships and the election around.

My Review


 "If You Can't Stand the Heat Get OUT of the Kitchen!"
OK. just writing this review is going to make me hungry. I was craving cupcakes the whole time. Not only does this book have cupcake recipes but a very cute story about Brianna who really works hard to reach her dreams of becoming class president and while making delicious cupcakes. Of course you get the whole drama-girl-meanness from Jasmine, they girl running against her. Let me just say Jasmine needed to be punched. But, it did make the story that much better. Oh, the drama.
I really enjoyed this book because it was funny and yummy at the same time. You can't say that too often about books. Read it. It is a great book for girls not guys. Sorry dudes.

My Favorite cupcake recipe from this book:


*Brianna's Cookbook*
Itsy-Bitsy Wild Banana Bites (Why do you think this is my favorite?)

Miniature cupcake pan
Mini-Cupcake liners

Ingredients:
1 box yellow cake mix
2 small bananas
2 tbsp. sour cream

Frosting:
1- 8oz. pkg. cream cheese
3 cups confections sugar
5-6 tbsp. milk
1/2 cup creamed bananas
dash of vanilla

Prepare your pan: The easiest way to do it is make sure your pan is clean. put the cupcake liners in pan. Trust me- it help with clean up and it's just easier. Prepare the cake mix based on instructions on the box. Take the two bananas and sour cream and mash in food processor. Place batter in the cupcake pan then bake according to directions on box.
For the frosting: combine the cream cheese, milk, confections sugar, and a dash of vanilla flavoring in food processor. Gently fold in creamed bananas.
Allow cupcakes time to cool then frost.
If you like bananas like Beck does and I do then you'll LOVE this recipe!