"Election" by Tom Perrotta centers around the chaotic and often humorous world of high school politics in a suburban setting. The story follows Tracy Flick, a highly ambitious student running for student body president, and Jim McAllister, a popular teacher who becomes increasingly disillusioned with Tracy’s relentless pursuit of power. As Jim decides to sabotage her campaign by encouraging a rival candidate, the ensuing battle spirals out of control, revealing the underlying tensions and moral complexities of adolescence. The novel expertly explores themes of ambition, ethics, and the bittersweet nature of growing up against the backdrop of a high-stakes election. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Citizen Guides .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Hachette Children's Group .

Simon Adams is a well-known non-fiction author specialising in history for children. He has written more than 100 books and lives in London.