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The Misfits - by James Howe (Paperback)

Name: The Misfits - by James Howe (Paperback)
Brand: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
SKU: 88894275
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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.
Georgia Children's Book Award (Children's Book) 2008 4th Winner
304 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
Series Name: The Misfits

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About the Book

Two seventh-graders who have always been misfits decide to do something about it with the approach of the student council elections. When the they team up to form a new political party, their platform bans name calling--and the impact on the school and their own lives is a surprise to all.

Book Synopsis

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.

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* "A fast, funny, tender story that will touch readers."

About the Author

James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children's literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the nationwide antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe's books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.62 Inches (H) x 5.26 Inches (W) x .79 Inches (D)

Weight: .43 Pounds

Suggested Age: 10-14 Years

Number of Pages: 304

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Social Themes

Series Title: The Misfits

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Theme: Emotions & Feelings

Format: Paperback

Author: James Howe

Language: English

Street Date: May 1, 2003

TCIN: 88894275

UPC: 9780689839566

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-7810

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.79 inches length x 5.26 inches width x 7.62 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.43 pounds

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