The Misfits by James Howe

The Misfits

The Misfits #1

James Howe with Gerald Slota (Illustrator)

288 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ middle grade young adult funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Kids who get called the worst names oftentimes find each other. That's how it was with us. Skeezie Tookis and Addie Carle and Joe Bunch and me. We call ourselves the Gang of Five, but there are only four of us. We do it to keep people on their toe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
emotional 60%
funny 60%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.64

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