4 Some People Wouldn’t Know a Good Idea

CHAPTER FOUR SOME PEOPLE WOULDN'T KNOW A GOOD IDEA IF IT CRAMMED A CARROT DOWN THEIR THROATS Franny loved the idea of being president. It was kind of like taking over, but if people voted for you, they were giving you control. You weren't really taking anything.

The next day Franny came to school with some posters illustrating the improvements she was going to make. Her ideas were so brilliant that she was sure as soon as the kids heard them, they would elect her president on the spot.

As Franny was explaining how wonderful exploding chalk would be, she began to realize that the kids were not electing her on the spot.

They weren't applauding. They weren't even smiling. And that one kid who hadn't wet his pants for a long time was squirming, as if he might do it again.

Franny was amazed that when Percy started talking about new playground equipment, three of the kids cheered. And when Alexandra talked about less homework, five of the kids applauded.

It was as if Percy and Alexandra knew exactly what to say to get the group excited. If Franny was going to win this election, she knew that she'd have to give this class what it wanted. This was going to take more than a few brilliant posters.