Books like The Misfits by James Howe
In the 7th grade, the Misfit Gang, made up of Skeezie, Addie, Joe, and Bobby, is thrust into a world where they are not the popular kids but the ones being picked on. They struggle to keep their identity and their friendship as they navigate through school politics and find themselves at the center of a new political party. As the story unfolds, they face the challenges of love, loss, and finding themselves as fully human beings.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: James Howe
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