Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote - (Questioneers) by Andrea Beaty

About the Book

Sofia is put in charge of overseeing a fair election for a class pet, but first the Questioneers must learn about elections and good journalism--and remember that being a community matters most. Includes facts about the Delano Grape Strike, presidential elections, journalism, and the importance of voting.

Book Synopsis

The fourth book in the bestselling Questioneers chapter book series starring community leader, Sofia Valdez!

Miss Lila Greer thinks it's time for Grade Two to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing the pet. After all, they will all have to share the responsibility of caring for it.

There are seventeen kids in the class. She gets seventeen different suggestions--including one for the Chrysler Building. (Guess who!) The class has to hold a primary election to get down to two options; campaign for the two candidates; and then, it's time for the election of the class pet.

But when the votes are counted, there is a tie, eight to eight. Where is the seventeenth vote to break the tie? The vote has vanished, and it's up to Sofia Valdez and the Questioneers to figure out what happens next!

Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote is the fourth book in a unique and exciting series of chapter books for children, parents, and teachers who want to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun.

Watch the Questioneers in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist!

Check out all the books in the Questioneers series:

* The Questioneers Picture Book Series: Iggy Peck, Architect Rosie Revere, Engineer Ada Twist, Scientist Sofia Valdez, Future Prez Aaron Slater, Illustrator Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year
* The Questioneers Chapter Book Series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow
* Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! All About Plants! The Science of Baking Bug Bonanza! Rockin' Robots! Team Green!
* Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted Show Me the Bunny Brainstorm Book 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories
The Questioneers Big Project Book Series: Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists Sofia Valdez's Big Project Book for Awesome Activists Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists

Review Quotes

"A winning (and timely) addition to the series; sure to delight existing fans and attract new ones as well."--School Library Journal

"The short chapters and ample illustrations make for an accessible and entertaining early chapter book, full of fun and, yes, learning experiences."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Andrea Beaty is the author of the Questioneers series, Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies, and Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau among other children's titles. She lives just outside Chicago. David Roberts has illustrated many children's books, including the Questioneers series, The Cook and the King, and Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau. He lives in London, where, when not drawing, he likes to make hats.