| Also Known as Elvis Contributor(s): Howe, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1442445106 ISBN-13: 9781442445109 Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2014 Click for more in this series: Misfits |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Adolescence & Coming Of Age - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Bullying - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2013015974 |
| Age Level: 10-14 |
| Grade Level: 5-9 |
| Lexile Measure: 780(Not Available) |
| Series: Misfits |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 8.4" L (0.90 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Topical - Friendship - Sex & Gender - Boy's Interest |
| Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
| Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2014 Booklist 04/15/2014 pg. 51 Publishers Weekly 04/28/2014 School Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 112 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 165553 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Skeezie Tookis navigates a pivotal summer of first crushes and tough choices in this conclusion to the bestselling and acclaimed quartet that began with The Misfits. Skeezie Tookis, also known as Elvis, isn't looking forward to this summer in Paintbrush Falls. While his best friends Bobby, Joe, and Addie are off on exciting adventures, he's stuck at home, taking care of his sisters and working five days a week to help out his mom. True, he gets to hang out at the Candy Kitchen with the awesome HellomynameisSteffi, but he also has to contend with Kevin Hennessey's never-ending bullying. And then there's the confusing world of girls, especially hot-and-cold Becca, his maybe-crush. And the dog that he misses terribly. And the dad who left two years before, whom Skeezie is convinced is the cause of all his troubles. In the words of the King, Skeezie Tookis is All Shook Up. Skeezie's got the leather jacket of a tough guy, but a heart of gold--and his story, the fourth and final chapter of the beloved Misfits series, is brimming with life's tough choices, love in all directions, and enough sweet potato fries to go around. |
Contributor Bio(s): Howe, James: - James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children's literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe's books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com. |
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