Also known as Elvis
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Misfits (James Howe) volume 4.
Published:
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2014.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
279 pages ; 23 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.5 - AR Points: 7
Lexile measure:
780L
Rating:
780L
Status:
Lac Du Flambeau Adult Fiction
FIC HOW
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.
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.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Lac Du Flambeau Adult Fiction
FIC HOW
Available
Jan 26, 2021
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781442445109, 1442445106, 9781442445116, 1442445114
Accelerated Reader:
MG+
Level 4.5, 7 Points
Level 4.5, 7 Points
Lexile measure:
780
Notes
Description
While his friends Bobby, Joe, and Addie are spending the summer on exciting adventures, thirteen-year-old Skeezie Tookis must get a job and help around the house, and things only get worse when his long-lost father appears.
Target Audience
780L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG+,4.5,7,165553.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Howe, J. (2014). Also known as Elvis. First edition. New York, Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Howe, James, 1946-. 2014. Also Known As Elvis. New York, Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Howe, James, 1946-, Also Known As Elvis. New York, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2014.
MLA Citation (style guide)Howe, James. Also Known As Elvis. First edition. New York, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2014.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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