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The Misfits, by James Howe, is a teen a novel about a group of twelve year olds at a middle school in a small town in America. These three boys and one girl are going through the normal pangs of the transition between childhood and adolescence, but The Misfits paints their experience in a refreshingly different light. The four are the usual outcasts found in most schools, and one of their number has decided to take a stand against what she sees as the hypocrisy in her school. Through her determination to put forward her beliefs, she forces her friends to step back and take a look at themselves and each other.
The book is written from the point of view of one of the kids, Bobby, and since the group are all only twelve, The Misfitsmanages to look at some of the issues facing early teens, without the usual hormone-charged romping. Some of the issues it touches on with surprising grace are deaths of loved ones, homosexuality and people being more than they seem. It is pleasant to read in that it does not give out the impression of trying to deal with these things; rather it pulls them all together in a light-hearted story, encompassing events and emotions that many people go through.
One criticism of the novel is that, while the characters usually speak in slang, abbreviations such as 'don't' have been extended to their full length and this grates with the sloppy language used by the kids. One event near the end also comes across as rather inappropriate for the age group of both characters and readers, but otherwise it is quite suitable for its target audience, and should appeal to those aged 10-14.
Altogether, though The Misfits may not provide the answers to teenage problems and angst, it is a pleasant read and good for some frivolous laughs.
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Where can you find chapter summaries of the novel the misfits by James howe?
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What is the theme for the misfits by james howe?
bullying
What is the setting for misfits by james howe?
Paintbrush Falls
10 main events in the Misfits by James Howe?
penis
How many pages does the Misfits have?
The novel "The Misfits" by James Howe has 256 pages in the paperback edition.
What year does the story the misfits by James howe take place in?
paintbrush falls
What is the genre of the book the misfists?
James Howe's The Misfits is a realistic fiction book written for middle grade readers.
Who is the antagonist in the book misfits?
In "Misfits" by James Howe, the antagonist is Bobby Goodspeed, the school bully who torments the main characters.
What is a chapter by chapter summary of the misfits by James Howe?
"The Misfits" by James Howe is about a group of middle school friends who decide to run for student council on a platform of promoting diversity and acceptance. As they campaign, they face challenges and prejudice from their peers but ultimately come together to stand up for what they believe in. The book highlights the importance of embracing differences and working together to create a more inclusive community.
What happened to bobbys mom in the misfits juames howe?
She died when he was seven
What is the main conflict in misfits the book?
In the book, The Misfits, by James Howe, the "Gang if Five" gets treated poorly and has to fight through to get the treatment they deserve!
Where does the book Misfits take place?
The book Misfits by James Howe takes place in the fictional town of Paintbrush Falls, which is located in upstate New York. The story follows a group of middle school students who are considered misfits and explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and self-discovery.
