A review by yapha
Also Known as Elvis by James Howe

5.0

In this final companion to The Misfits, we get to hear Skeezie's story. The summer between 7th and 8th grade is a hard one for him. The rest of the Gang of Five (Joe, Bobby, & Addie) are heading out on vacation, while he is stuck at home taking care of his sisters. His mother works two jobs, and things have gotten bad enough that she asks him to find work over the summer. There are not many jobs that a 13 year can get, so Skeezie is really lucky to get a part-time job working at the Candy Kitchen with HellomynameisSteffi. He is muddling along, trying to make the best of it, when his dad shows up for the first time since leaving them two years before. Now everything is all mixed up, and Skeezie doesn't know what to do. This is an excellent story, even if you haven't read the other three. Fans of the first three will enjoy the final wrap at the end. Recommended for grades 5 & up.