The Misfits

Great prose, great voice, great story. Very real characters and situations - such fun! And moving, too.

The misfits is a great book about four best friends Addison,Robert,Schuyler and Joseph aka Addie,Bobby,Joe and Skeezie. They have been social outcasts since they were very small, which brought them together to become best friends. They are seventh graders attending Paintbrush Falls Middle school and the school elections are going to take place, and Addie who is labeled “know-it-all” and other names, wants to add a third party to the elections. Its more than just an election, but being able to have your voice heard and not being defied by a school society. These kids want to make a difference that names will not break their spirits and such. I think that it is a really good book because even though the characters are 3 years younger than I am, the issues that they deal with is 100% relatable and still happens in high school today. I can relate to the characters one way or another and it makes the message stronger since you are going on the same journey as they are. And I think that the biggest lesson that I have learned from this book is that you don't have to “wear” the name that they label you as. That maybe the name is directed to the name caller opposed to the named called. And I never thought of it that way before.