The Misfits Chapters 7-12

In this part of the book, the story got very interesting. Addie wants to start another party- other than the Democrats & the Republicans. She wanted to start a party called the "Freedom Party." It was for minorities who could not speak for themselves. Addie and "her gang of 5" tried to get the popular kids on their sides, including a colored funny man, DuShawn Carter. 2 girls and himself are the only colored people in the seventh grade. Apparently Addie and Bobby went up to him and persuaded him into running for president on the Freedom Party. He said okay. But one of his friends thought that Addie chose him just because he is black and use him as a symbol. She was ready to fight.

I really love what DuShawn's friend did. She stood up for her color, she stood up for what she has believed in. I really love that because that is what I call an American. She stood up for everything she believes in.She takes her pride.On the other hand I also Addie, she stands up for what she believes in, but she also takes note of everything, I do not like people who do that.

Anyway, Addie fortunately received permission to create another party, she has done her part of the job whilst Bobby had to ask Colin, another popular kid- yet normal to join the Freedom Party. Unfortunately, he believes in Democrats.

I really love this book. Although its funny, it talks about the real normal lives of minorities, also known as, nerds or dweebs. It also shows how they survive from the popular kids and the cool kids. I feel bad for them because (Not saying that I'm popular or whatever) they do not have anything to survive on but just on themselves. They are the bottom part of the triangle. They support the higher levels of social class, but they are not appreciated. That is why I feel bad for them. I love this book!!

The Misfits by James Howe

sThis book is a really funny novel. It has a very funny sense of humor. This book shows the life of "nerd" or "weirdos." It shows how they survive through the terrible life of being in middle school. Bobby, Addie, Skeezie and Jodan are best friends.

This book starts out when Bobby, the main character, works in an untouched clothing department. He is only twelve years old and helps his father out with their financial problems. He goes to school and finds all his friends. Bobby speaks of all the different names people call him, including "Fluff."

On one day, in math class, the whole class had to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Addie refused because she doesn't want to be controlled. and she thinks that the dictionary is sexist. I really enjoyed that part because when the teacher asked her why she wasn't standing up, she explained why and asked the whole class what does pledge mean. Some kid said, "Furniture Polish!!!!" It was very funny!!
I would've never thought of that! Would you?!?!

Another part that I've enjoyed is when the children go to their lockers, and find a word on one of their lockers. It was misspelled. The weirdest part about that was Bobby (I think) didn't give a good comeback. He just called them numbskulls.

Finally, one of the most funniest, but racist, things that Addie has ever said was, "Have you ever seen whats happening in the unfair metropolis of New York? You cannot be a black man and walk down the streets of that city without the word 'guilty' stamped on your forehead!!!

I really love this book. It is funny, interesting and awesome!