Nutty for president
by Dean Hughes
Yearling 1986
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- leadership
- integrity
- popularity and peer pressure
- school politics
- responsibility
- confidence and self-esteem
About this book
When Nutty decides to run for student body president, his best friend narrates the ups and downs of a campaign filled with posters, promises, and plenty of middle-school drama. As the race heats up, Nutty learns what real leadership means and how to balance popularity with doing the right thing. Funny situations and believable school politics keep the pages turning. Perfect for readers who like humorous, realistic stories about friends figuring things out together.
Setting: a contemporary American middle school
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nutty for president right for my child?
Yes — Nutty for president is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.5, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, leadership, integrity.
How long does it take to read Nutty for president?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Nutty for president takes around 3.5h to finish. The book has 32,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Nutty for president have an AR quiz?
Yes — Nutty for president has an AR quiz available, worth 3 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Nutty for president?
Nutty for president has an AR reading level of 4.5, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.