The Gang of Five is back in this third story from Paintbrush Falls. Addie Carle, the only girl in the group of friends is outspoken, opinionated, and sometimesjust a bit obnoxious.
But as seventh grade progresses, Addies not so sure anymore about who she is. It seems her tough exterior is just a little too tough, and that doesnt help her deal with the turmoil she feels on the inside as she faces the pains of growing up.
Told in elegant, accessible verse, Addie on the Inside is a thought-provoking look at a strong, smart, and sensitive girl struggling with the box society wants to put her in. Addie confronts experiences we can relate to: the loss of a beloved pet, first heartbreak, teasingbut also, friendship, love, and a growing confidence in ones self.
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In this artfully crafted (Publishers Weekly) companion to the bestselling The Misfits and Totally Joe, Addie Carle confronts labels, loss, and what it means to grow up.
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"Written in narrative verse that has the rhythm and punch of spoken-word poetry, this companion to The Misfits and Totally Joe intimately conveys the internal conflicts of seventh-grader AddieHowe's artfully crafted lines show Addie's intelligence and wit, and his imagery evokes the aura of sadness surrounding "this purgatory of/ the middle school years/ when so many things/ that never mattered before/ and will never matter again/ matter." Readers will empathize with Addie's anguish and admire her courage to keep fighting."
--Publishers Weekly, May 16, 2011, *STAR
--Publishers Weekly, May 16, 2011, *STAR
"Told entirely in verse, the story follows 13-year-old Addies struggles to define herself according to her own terms. Through her poems, Addie reflects on her life and life in general: her first boyfriend, what it means to be accepted and her endeavors to promote equality.... Her forthright observations address serious topics with a maturity beyond her age.... Readers will agree when, in the triumphant finalpoem, an assured Addie proclaims: I am a girl who knows enough / to know this life is mine.
--KIRKUS REVIEWS, June 1, 2011
--KIRKUS REVIEWS, June 1, 2011
Howe explores the tender thrills and insecurities of early adolescence in first-person poems.Howe maintains a consistent voicewithout compromising the heartfelt urgency of Addies words. This exploration of Addies struggles and reconciliations makes a strong addition to its companion titles and stands on its own as a compelling and moving story about growing up and out.
--Booklist, July 2011
--Booklist, July 2011
Howe completely captures what it is like to be a 13-year-old girlthe ups and downs, the emotional tightrope, the push/pull between childhood and growing up, and the power of gossip and school cliques. Addie negotiates the corridors of middle school with thoughtful determination; shes a young woman with a lot to say. Add this fine novel to the growing list of novels in verse.
--School Library Journal, August 2011, *STAR
--School Library Journal, August 2011, *STAR
About the Author
James Howe is the author of more than eighty books for young readers, including the modern classic Bunnicula and its highly popular sequels. In 2001, Howe published The Misfits, which was the inspiration for the national movement known as No Name-Calling Week (NoNameCallingWeek.org), an event observed by thousands of middle and elementary schools annually. Totally Joe and Addie on the Inside are both companion novels to The Misfits, and Howes many other books for children from preschool through teens frequently deal with the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself.
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James Howe has written more than eighty books in the thirty-plus years he's been writing for young readers. It sometimes confuses people that the author of the humorous Bunnicula series also wrote the dark young adult novel, The Watcher, or such beginning reader series as Pinky and Rex and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award-winning Houndsley and Catina and its sequels. But from the beginning of his career (which came about somewhat by accident after asking himself what kind of vampire a rabbit might make), he has been most interested in letting his imagination take him in whatever direction it cared to. So far, his imagination has led him to picture books, such as I Wish I Were a Butterfly and Brontorina (about a dinosaur who dreams of being a ballerina), mysteries, poetry (in the upcoming Addie on the Inside), and fiction that deals with issues that matter deeply to him. He is especially proud of The Misfits, which inspired national No Name-Calling Week (www.nonamecallingweek.org) and its sequel Totally Joe. He does not know where his imagination will take him in the next thirty-plus years, but he is looking forward to finding out.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By J.H. Trumble
Format:Hardcover
Every middle school and junior high library should own a copy of this terrific book. I handed an early copy to an 8th grade cheerleader at my school. She sat and read it almost straight through. According to her, James Howe truly captured the pain and frustration of trying to define who you are in a world where everyone around you assumes that is their privilege. Give this book to a young teenage or pre-teen girl you love. She'll thank you for it one day.
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By Rebecca Levy
Format:Hardcover
I read The Misfits, the first book in the series, with my students in school. After reading that one, many were interested in reading Totally Joe, the sequel told from Joe's point of view. I was pleasantly surprised to see Addie's book released this year, as I had a many of my own Addies this year. We anxiously awaited the book together, and they each read it in one night, so they could pass it along to the next girl. I even had a few boys who wanted to check it out.
James Howe has created something very special in this series - characters that are so vivid, they could be sitting in my classroom along with the real kids who do. There's something about each character that we can find within ourselves. They're funny, serious, overdramatic, and emotional. Although Addie can come off a bit intense in The Misfits, we get to see how her mind works in this one. It gives us more insight into why she does what she does and says the things that come out of her mouth. The poetic verse is so perfect for her character and done beautifully. When I told my class that her book was written in poetry, they said, "Of course. It's Addie."
If you haven't already, check all of these books out. I hope Skeezie's book is on the way!
James Howe has created something very special in this series - characters that are so vivid, they could be sitting in my classroom along with the real kids who do. There's something about each character that we can find within ourselves. They're funny, serious, overdramatic, and emotional. Although Addie can come off a bit intense in The Misfits, we get to see how her mind works in this one. It gives us more insight into why she does what she does and says the things that come out of her mouth. The poetic verse is so perfect for her character and done beautifully. When I told my class that her book was written in poetry, they said, "Of course. It's Addie."
If you haven't already, check all of these books out. I hope Skeezie's book is on the way!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Addie is the only girl in a group of misfits (see The Misfits, also by Howe). Addie doesn't fit in because she is tall, smart and outspoken. In this book she is in seventh grade and finds herself questioning herself and the other girls around her. Why do they seem to act dumber when boys are around? Why do people roll their eyes when she raises her hand in class? Why does her boyfriend seem to get annoyed when she stands up for things she believes in? I loved, loved, loved this book! Having read The Misfits, which I also loved, I was actually hoping that there would be more of a gay theme to this one (even though Joe also has his own book). Gay issues are addressed but since this is Addie's story that was not the main theme. But I was very happily surprised to find that this book is a strong feminist piece instead. It is written in free verse which I usually hate because the kids hate it, but I still loved the book. That's how good it is!
By Cool gman
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book. Highly recommended. The structure and writing method is different than your usual James Howe, and I think that's a benefit. Nobody's complaining about his writing style, but this book about a bodacious girl, newfound and renewed friendships, heartbreak, and 7th grade is truly enjoyable, and better than totally Joe.
By faithful1
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is the third of the series about The Misfits---middle school kids (boys and girls) who consider themselves to be on the outside of life. Addie, a leader of the misfits, is smart, ambitious, and seems a bit too mature for the rest of the crowd. This novel is a good read for an adult to discover that middle school isn't the idyllic world you might remember from 20-30 years ago. As a teacher, I gained insight into the world of my students.
Format:Hardcover
This book is written in verse (mostly unrhymed free verse), but don't let that stop you. It might be off-putting to some, but when you read the first few poems, you are pulled right into Addie's thoughts, and the verse is the perfect vehicle for it.
I'm not a poetry person, but it takes a character driven novel just one step deeper, and I'm growing to appreciate it (and might even seek it out in the future).
I haven't read the book THE MISFITS that this is supposed to be a "companion" to, and I didn't feel like I missed a thing.
Addie is in 7th grade, and it's not easy. People call her names, and while she doesn't believe it, she just wants to be seen and understand. It's particularly hard for her because some of the people who make fun of her were her friends in elementary school. When a popular boy notices her, things start to change. On DuShawn's arm she feels a little more accepted.
A lot of little things that occur in the life of a young adolescent happen to Addie in this year -- the loss of a pet, a first boyfriend, success, failure. They are ordinary, but told through the eyes of Addie, they become extraordinary and memorable.
I'm not a poetry person, but it takes a character driven novel just one step deeper, and I'm growing to appreciate it (and might even seek it out in the future).
I haven't read the book THE MISFITS that this is supposed to be a "companion" to, and I didn't feel like I missed a thing.
Addie is in 7th grade, and it's not easy. People call her names, and while she doesn't believe it, she just wants to be seen and understand. It's particularly hard for her because some of the people who make fun of her were her friends in elementary school. When a popular boy notices her, things start to change. On DuShawn's arm she feels a little more accepted.
A lot of little things that occur in the life of a young adolescent happen to Addie in this year -- the loss of a pet, a first boyfriend, success, failure. They are ordinary, but told through the eyes of Addie, they become extraordinary and memorable.
By N. Taylor
Format:Hardcover
I didn't read The Misfits. I'm certain it was wonderful. I do know that James Howe has an uncanny connection to the 7th grade girl. The girl who is uncertain and trying to fit in while doing what she knows is right and feeling misunderstood and grieving the end of her childhood yet yearning to be an adult... Obviously, I might still have some unfinished business from my own adolescence.
There are simply too many gems to address so I will touch on only a few.
I loved the prose. Written in poetry form, the feelings and experiences are concise and artistically painted. I felt Addie's angst and it was well placed.
Addie's connection to her grandmother was simply beautiful. In her social travels, she found she was most at home with the eccentric old lady that truly understood her and cheered her on. I've found that I value my children's relationships with their grandparents more than ever. It grounds them.
Kennedy and Johnson, Addie's cats - seem to have a radar that hones in when a 13 year old girl needs a good cry. That happens to be the moment when one or the other settle upon Addie's lap and calm her nerves with the rhythmic purr and kneading. Okay, I added the kneading. Some things I still understand even though this was true for me when I was 13 and still is now that I'm significantly older than 13.
The complete and utter devastation of feeling like a social pariah. The laughs, the name calling, the shunning.
Addie is a calm girl. She takes the end of her romantic relationship with DuShawn with poise.
Until she gets home and throws herself on her bed and cries and cries.
In order to properly address heartbreak and a 13 year old girl, the author should have dedicated 245 more poems to this angst.... Read more ›
There are simply too many gems to address so I will touch on only a few.
I loved the prose. Written in poetry form, the feelings and experiences are concise and artistically painted. I felt Addie's angst and it was well placed.
Addie's connection to her grandmother was simply beautiful. In her social travels, she found she was most at home with the eccentric old lady that truly understood her and cheered her on. I've found that I value my children's relationships with their grandparents more than ever. It grounds them.
Kennedy and Johnson, Addie's cats - seem to have a radar that hones in when a 13 year old girl needs a good cry. That happens to be the moment when one or the other settle upon Addie's lap and calm her nerves with the rhythmic purr and kneading. Okay, I added the kneading. Some things I still understand even though this was true for me when I was 13 and still is now that I'm significantly older than 13.
The complete and utter devastation of feeling like a social pariah. The laughs, the name calling, the shunning.
Addie is a calm girl. She takes the end of her romantic relationship with DuShawn with poise.
Until she gets home and throws herself on her bed and cries and cries.
In order to properly address heartbreak and a 13 year old girl, the author should have dedicated 245 more poems to this angst.... Read more ›
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