The Misfits Club

The Misfits ClubThe Misfits Club by Kieran Mark Crowley
Published by Macmillan on June 1st 2017
ISBN: 1250079268
Pages: 320
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three-stars

The Misfits Club tells the story of five kids in modern-day Ireland. Brian, Hannah, and the twins, Sam and Chris, created the Misfits Club when they were eight in order to solve mysteries. Now, it’s time for the club to disband, but they’ve still never solved anything. The club members persuade the new girl, Amelia, to join as they give it one last go over the summer holidays. They convince her to investigate a spooky old house and are shocked when they find a real mystery inside.

Humorous and serious in turns, this story fulfills many of the mystery/adventure/gentle spook wants for the middle grade group. Though the characters aren’t always the most developed and pop culture references may be hit or miss, this book will be popular where these genres are in high demand.
Reviewed by Sarah Cropley, Scarborough Public Library.
three-stars