Eleven-year-old Jenny Carruthers feels like she doesn't belong. Her baby sister is the spoiled centre of attention, her older brother is everyone's favourite, and her father's long stay in hospital has left her mother stressed and snappy. No one seems to care what Jenny feels—so why should she care about the rules?

When acting out earns her scoldings instead of sympathy, Jenny tries to prove her worth in bolder, riskier ways—borrowing her brother's bike, skipping school, befriending the wrong girl, even dyeing her hair a shocking shade. But when one impulsive act lands her in serious trouble, Jenny is forced to confront the question she's been avoiding: is being seen really the same as being loved?

A heartfelt story of family, frustration and finding your place, The Misfit is perfect for readers aged 9 to 12 who've ever felt stuck between too little and too much.

Hook your heart with Jenny's journey—and discover that being in the middle can be the best place of all.