The Misfits
by James Howe
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Read in August, 2007
In fourth grade, I was assigned to read and write a book report on Bunnicula . I distinctly remember cracking open the school library’s copy (and I do mean cracking – the dust cover was just short of plywood), starting to read, and thinking, “Who wants to read about some silly vampire bunny?” So I paraphrased the book jacket summary the best I could into a two-paragraph report and then lost myself in a new Sweet Valley Twins book, or Babysitter’s Club book, or whatever.
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Read in October, 2007
The misfits is a great book about four best friends Addison,Robert,Schuyler and Joseph aka Addie,Bobby,Joe and Skeezie. They have been social outcasts since they were very small, which brought them together to become best friends. They are seventh graders attending Paintbrush Falls Middle school and the school elections are going to take place, and Addie who is labeled "know-it-all" and other names, wants to add a third party to the elections. Its more than just an election, but being ...more
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Read in February, 2008
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This middle grade novel deals with the issue of name calling amongst children and it's effects. Bobby, Addy, Joe, and Skeezie, under the direction of Addy, decide to run a 3rd party campaign for student council. They call themselves the no-name party and their goal is to make students more aware of the name calling issue and encourage everyone to think before they label someone. This book has a powerful message about not being quick to judge others while still being an entertaining read.
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Read in February, 2008
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Read in April, 2008
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I liked this book! Four friends in middle school experience outsidership, politics, and rule breaking. I like the tone of the book a lot. The kids aren't Nickelodeon annoying, or super cute. They seem like real kids.
It was quick to read, and I was impressed with the issues it tackled. The main character, Bobby and his friends Addie, Joe and Skeezie are misfits at their school. When elections for school president come around, Addie decides to create a third party to represent 'minorities' at ...more
It was quick to read, and I was impressed with the issues it tackled. The main character, Bobby and his friends Addie, Joe and Skeezie are misfits at their school. When elections for school president come around, Addie decides to create a third party to represent 'minorities' at ...more
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Read in March, 2008
recommends it for:
anyone who was ever in 7th grade.
I didn't think it would be possible for this one to be better than Totally Joe, but I was wrong. This one was intended to be read first - and I would recommend doing so.
The voice of Bobby Goodspeed is powerful. It's the voice of a 12 year old - but a 12 year old who is funny (although he doesn't know it), intelligent (although he doesn't seem to recognize it), and just starting to figure out who he really is.
It's not hard to figure out why this book has inspired "No Name Da...more
The voice of Bobby Goodspeed is powerful. It's the voice of a 12 year old - but a 12 year old who is funny (although he doesn't know it), intelligent (although he doesn't seem to recognize it), and just starting to figure out who he really is.
It's not hard to figure out why this book has inspired "No Name Da...more
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Read in April, 2008
I listened to the audio version of this book. It was fun to listen to and I enjoyed the personality that came through in the reading. I loved the characters and the authors style of writing. The story was told by 12 year of Bobby Goodspeed. I thought the overall message that name calling hurts - no matter how old you are was great, but didn't agree with some of the other liberal messages. Just a personal opinion.
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Read in June, 2008
Read this now. Whether you are a kid or an adult, whether you are/were popular or not, this book will affect you. Howe asks the question, what would happen if the outcast kids took a real stand? His answer is a little idealistic, but I found it inspiring. I also like it that the outcast kids are all friends with each other, have positive adults in their lives, and actually have self esteem.
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I just received this book in the mail from amazon.com! I am particularly interested in this one because it is the prequel to "Totally Joe," the book for my second Lit Circle. I am still waiting for "Totally Joe" to arrive because the seller emailed me to tell me that it returned to her "horribly mangled" by the post office. She is supposed to mail another.
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Read in February, 2006
This book is for all the people in the world who get picked on and abused verbally because there diffrent and aren't really accepted by society's elite OR middle class because their not considered "normal" like homosexuals,overweight people,grunge people,and anybody else for that matter who isn't considred normal because of ther apearance.
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I thought this book was interesting funny sad an exciting at the same time. It talks about a group of 5 kids who just don't fit in, dealing with the up and downs of middle school life,new friendships ,making a difference and popularity. You won't want to put his book down, its a short but sweet
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Read in April, 2007
What a great book! It's about knowing and accepting yourself and not taking on the labels that other people might apply to you. Hooray for the no-name party. Where's Robert Goodspeed to run for office when we need him?
On a side note...can't believe this s the same author who wrote Bunnicula!
On a side note...can't believe this s the same author who wrote Bunnicula!
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Read in November, 2007
A teen-book that is so hilarious i was laughing out loud on the subway. The misfits are a group of friends who do not fit in the regular high school cliques. The main character's thoughts are insightful - and so true that it is funny to look back on my own high school days.
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This book was great. I loved Skeezie's character i thought he was hillarious and he reminded me of Fonzy. They were so different from each other but they got along great. I realy liked addie's ideas on the world and how she was rebel like. I loved this book. =]
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THis book is by the same guy who wrote Totally Joe. It's written in a similar style and it's about Joe and his friends trying to get elected to student counsel and trying to stop name calling at their school. this is a quick read, if you liked totally joe.
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My 7th grade students had to read this for class, and I read it with them. Judging by their reactions, this is sort of like a modern-day Perks of Being a Wallflower, to them it seemed very true and real.
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Read in March, 2008
I actually feel nerdy for admitting that I loved this book. Maybe it's the whole misfit thing. It's like a fifth grade reading level my 7th graders read... but it deserves a read anyway. I'll let you borrow it!
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I think this book is for and older age not under 10's. But over all I think this was a good book. It had politices and things about love life and you would enjoy it if you were a adventure reader
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This was an okay book about some kids who were rejected by their class, and they decide to run for student council. Book is kind of slow moving, and not extremely exciting or interesting.
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Read in January, 2004
recommends it for:
anyone who has every felt out of place
For anyone who has ever felt that they don't belong, I recommend reading this book! One of my all time favorite young adult writers and books. I think I've read it ten or fifteen times!
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