When San Francisco is under strange attacks—like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time—who’re you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that’s who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series!
“For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” —Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate
Oof! After solving the case of the Royal Rumpus, Olive Cobin Zang and her elite team of underdogs are on top of the world. As the awkward, crime-fighting Misfits, they’re acing every mission thrown at them from NOCK (aka No One Can Know, the covert agency they work for).
But when their classmate Zeke starts receiving threatening notes, the Misfits are stumped. They’re no strangers to danger, but this case is a total head-scratcher. Who would target kind, friendly Zeke . . . unless he’s not what he seems to be?
At the same time, unusual earthquakes start shaking up San Francisco just as priceless art goes missing, and the Misfits are called to investigate. Is it a coincidence that the city is under attack while Zeke is getting mysterious messages? Or is it all just a cover for a scheme bigger than any they’ve faced before?
For other Misfit adventures from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, don’t miss The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum!
Topics Intelligence service. Boarding schools. Art. Forgery. Undercover operatives. Crime-fighting organizations. Friendship. California Gold Rush (1848-1855). San Francisco, California.
Lexile 850L
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2025-01-06
JLG Release Date Apr 2025
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
High Intereest Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
High Interest Middle Plus
High Intereest Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This collection features high-interest fiction titles designed to capture attention quickly and keep middle school readers engaged. Selections emphasize strong hooks, dynamic pacing, and engaging voices across a range of genres, prioritizing momentum and immediate appeal over genre or format.