Lucy and the bully vs The Misfits: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Bullies, School Stories, Schools, Fiction

Cover of Lucy and the bully

Lucy and the bully Claire Alexander · 2008 ★★★★☆ 3.7 32 pages · ≈ 36 min · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Misfits

The Misfits James Howe · 2001 ★★★★☆ 3.8 274 pages · ≈ 5 h 04 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Lucy and the bully is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 5 for The Misfits.
The Misfits is the easier read (Light), Lucy and the bully more demanding (Moderate).

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