Danny unwittingly gets himself into a difficult situation when his friend Asher asks a girl to the Halloween dance for him. The real problem is that this girl is one of his childhood friends who is now a bit movie star. Add that to the fact that Danny’s mom is running for mayor of Cuper Cove and wants to exploit their friendship to further her campaign and you have a real mess.
This book is recommended for the reader in 4th through 6th grade who likes strong characters, humor and awkward school situations. The book is fun and light hearted and wholesome. ( )

Danny inadvertently gets a date to the school's Halloween dance with Natalie Flores Griffin, his former classmate and crush who is now a famous actress. He's a little uneasy with the bright light of celebrity once people start hounding him about Natalie, but he does enjoy talking with her on the phone. He's also uneasy with his high-powered mother's campaign for mayor and her self-serving idea to make Natalie the Halloween festival queen. Danny is an appealingly unassuming kid caught in extraordinary circumstances but he does his best to get through, if not quite with aplomb. The pacing is quick, with humorous lines that zing and snap. A fun read for tweens. ( )