The Misfits (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780689839566)

A group of middle school misfits band together in this first, bestselling book of the funny, heartfelt, and beloved series by Bunnicula author James Howe.Kids who get called the worst names oftentimes find each other. That's how it was with us, Skeezie Tookis, Addie Carle, Joe Bunch, and me. Bobby is the quiet one, the chubby one, the kid who just wants to get through seventh grade unseen and unscathed. He hates the names he's called, but he figures there's nothing he can do about it--until Addie comes up with a plan. Will her campaign to end name-calling at Paintbrush Falls Middle School change anything? One thing is for sure: it will change Bobby forever. This book inspired a national No Name-Calling Week.

Author: James Howe
ISBN-10: 0689839561
ISBN-13: 9780689839566
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2003
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 7.62h x 5.26w x 0.79d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 54853 / Misfits

Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
PW Notes and Reprints 05/19/2003 pg. 77
Kliatt 07/01/2003 pg. 23
Publishers Weekly 05/19/2003
School Library Journal 05/01/2005 pg. 51