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The Misfits - James Howe

 
Description: ISBN 0744590442 / Genre: Junior Books / Author: James Howe / Paperback / 272 Pages / Book is published 2002-08-05 by Walker Books Ltd

Newest Review: ... Forum meetings: they should create a new party to run in the student elections. Things do not run as smoothly as she ... more

 ... imagines, however, as she tries to convince the popular DuShawn Carter to run for president, and they have to go up against Brittney Hobson, who has been class president three times running. Bobby also has to deal with his relationship with his father, his co-worker Mr Kellerman, and his feelings for Kelsey, a girl in his class with a crush on Joe! I had mixed feelings about this book. I felt it had a good, strong message - it inspired a national "No Name-Calling Week" in school in the USA - and I liked that it...more

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Premium Review The Misfits - James Howe: "Sticks and stones may break our bones but words will break ... (289 words)
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12-year-old overweight department store tie salesman Bobby Goodspeed and his best friends Skeezie (reformed school terror), Addie (tall, clever and female) and Joe (gay) have always been the outcasts at school. It's a situation they are all pretty accustomed to, but one day rebellious Addie brings up an idea at one of their Forum meetings: they should create a new party to run in the student elections. Things do not run as smoothly as she imagines, however, as she tries to convince the popular DuShawn Carter to run for president, and they have to go up against Brittney Hobson, who has been class president three times running. Bobby also has to deal with his relationship ...  Read the complete review

 

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