The Fruits Get Political by Adam Musselmani

An interesting story following along the fruits and veggies controlling the entire world! So now it’s about who to rule the world.

A creative story plot which can draw the kids attention and also can allow them to think outside the box. This is a book 3 of the series, which I will recommend to read the first two in order to follow the story and characters in less effort.


Pub date: March 12, 2024

Story seemed choppy and quite stilted. I can’t really see my kids getting hooked on this story. Premise is good with plenty of $10 and $20 words to help bolster vocabulary while teaching about the basics of campaigning. A thinly veiled spear at our latest pickle. Definitely a book for a niche audience.

Interesting book where fruits and vegetables inhabit a world. This is a series, and in this installment the president, Ronald Bacon, is retiring and a new president must be elected.

I didn’t really enjoy the book that much. The plot felt a little disjointed and it seemed that you needed the first couple books in the story to understand what the backstory was between the two main characters. That being said, my seven year old loved it, so I would give this book four stars. She enjoyed the pictures and we finished the 160 pages in one sitting.

Overall I think this book hits its mark and appeals to its target audience. Also very impressive that a twelve year old wrote this book.

I liked the purpose and message of the book, but it felt a little too cheesy and weird. I don’t think my child would stay interested in reading this book. Illustrations are a little odd.

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Fun and realistic first exposure to politics. It is honest with the questionable candidate behavior and reactions

Follow the adventures of a bunch of entertaining fruit, veg and some other foods. The illustrations alone will keep your child hooked.

Although parts of the story may go over their head it would still be an enjoyable read. It would also be a good introduction to longer chapter books as it doesn’t take itself too seriously. The fact it was written by a child may even inspire your own.

This is the 3rd in a series however it could definitely be read as a standalone. However once you read this one you’ll probably want to read the rest.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

I know that this book might not be for everyone, but I thought this was a great book to teach young children about the American political system. It did so in a fun and hilarious way. I would read this to my potential child.

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Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

The Fruits Get Political is a funny, tongue-in-cheek illustrated chapter book for youngsters by Adam Musselmani. Due out 26th March 2024, it's 162 pages and will be available in hardcover format. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, the first two books in the series are currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free. There's no information about the availability of this, the third volume, on KU (it's still pre-release).

This is the third outing for the VIP fruits, and this time, the fruits are entering the political arena. It's a simple chapter book, with humor that will entertain most 8-12 year olds. The author himself is a young person (11, according to his facebook page), although gifted with an above average vocabulary and impressive storytelling skills.

The illustrations are appealing and in color throughout. The art, by Laura Liberatore, is simple, colorful, and absolutely full of whimsy. It doesn't overpower the story, but does a good job of supporting and helping move the story along.

The book *does* read as though written by an (undeniably talented) 12 year old. It's authentic and exuberant, but also unpolished and earnest.

Four stars. It will likely be the subject of book challenges in public and school library collections (see cover), but the humor is not vicious in any way, or unwarranted. No fruits or vegetables are harmed in the process and everyone learns some good lessons. Recommended for gift giving, school and library groups, read-alongs, and gift giving.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I wasn't really sure who this book was for because it had a zany story with fruits -- and a bagel -- and a pickle, that would doubtless entertain children, but it also had some higher-level jokes that I appreciated as an adult. Overall, hilarious, though. This is a short read with cute illustrations and it kept me giggling. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

The story did not flow. There were some parts that I was confused on why it was included or how it flowed with the rest of the story. I liked the fun inclusion of other types of foods outside of fruits and vegetables. The illustrations were not my style. My favorite quote: "Trust is earned. Respect is given. Loyalty is demonstrated."

This is a review of an ARC copy from NetGalley. Feedback is honest and mine alone.

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