Also Known as Elvis
Also Known as Elvis by James Howe is a 288-page book published by Simon and Schuster on April 15, 2014. This edition follows Skeezie Tookis, also known as Elvis, as he navigates a challenging summer in Paintbrush Falls. While his friends embark on exciting adventures, Skeezie finds himself at home, balancing responsibilities with caring for his sisters and working to support his mother. Amidst this backdrop, he grapples with bullying from Kevin Hennessey and the complexities of his feelings for Becca, all while reflecting on his father’s absence.
Readers will find Skeezie’s journey filled with themes of adolescence and coming of age, as he confronts tough choices and the realities of friendship and family dynamics. The narrative captures the essence of growing up, highlighting the challenges of first crushes and the impact of social themes like bullying. As the final chapter of the beloved Misfits series, this book offers a heartfelt exploration of life’s ups and downs, underscored by Skeezie’s unique perspective and resilience.
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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.
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