Fifteen-year-old Bobby thinks he knows what it's like to be invisible-he's used to being ignored by the popular kids at school (especially the girls). Even his parents hardly seem to notice whether he's home or not. Then one morning, Bobby wakes up to find that he IS invisible. For real. He can't stop wondering if he'll ever reappear-especially when his parents wreck their car and wind up in the hospital. Now Bobby is all alone. How can he survive in a world where he can't be seen? One thing's for sure: Bobby's not going to just wait around to see if his body will decide to show up again on its own. He's got to take action. Fast.
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"This is not just a children's book. This is a book that can be read by teenager, and adults, and grandparents too. Because there is so much more to it than just a disappearing boy. It's about finding hope when there is none, and finding true friends who will carry you out of darkness. I have read it about four times now, and every time it makes me think about my life, and my friends, and what there really is to live for. And the best part of the whole book is the letter from Alecia in the last chapter. It almost brings me to tears, every time."
— Ellen (5 out of 5 stars)
“Teens will identify with Bobby's experience of being essentially invisible. Highly recommended. ”
— Amazon.com, editorial review“A readable, thought-provoking tour de force, alive with stimulating ideas, hard choices, and young people discovering bright possibilities ahead.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Clements’ story is full of life; it’s poignant, funny, scary, and seemingly all too possible. The author successfully blends reality with fantasy in a tale that keeps his audience in suspense until the very end.”
— School Library Journal“Clements isn’t heavy-handed, but readers will easily be able to imagine what it must be like to have the world disappear.”
— Booklist" Long before Robbie becomes invisible, he had already started to feel so. The only child of two intellectual, professional, albeit well-intentioned parents he was used to being on his own more often than not. So when he wakes up one morning and is "gone", he and his parents struggle to deal with each other on a whole new level. To be fair this is not my favorite genre, but even so this story just seemed to move very slowly for me, and I got tired of Bobby's anger and whining. My favorite character was his blind girlfriend, she seemed to be the only one with a grip on the situation. Sorry, this one was just okay. "
— Christine, 2/11/2014" Awesome... totally awesome. I highly suggest it! "
— Althea, 1/29/2014" My friend was reading this book, she never reads, but she read this book about two million times, it is the only book she reads. I was at Barnes'n'Noble and i got it i am reading it and i loooove it! I recamend it!!!!!!!!!! = ) "
— Natacha, 1/28/2014" I found this on either my fourth grade teachers bookshelf on some random day when I needed a book and diddnt have one. I expected absolutely nothing of it and didn't even think I would finish it. Long story short I was wrapped into it within that first ten minute reading time and I ended up loving it. "
— Katie, 1/18/2014" I loved this book. Amazing! Another 5-star book from Andrew Clements "
— Julianne, 12/26/2013" The prequel to Sari's bookclub book, so I had to buy it and read it first - although that really isn't super necessary. I thought this was an interesting book about a boy who wakes up invisible. Part of it annoyed me because the main drama was dealing with the school but it seems to me that smart parents would change their sons status to Homeschooled instead of calling him in sick every day for three weeks and then being surprised that the school wants a note from the doctor. "
— Tif, 12/26/2013" My heart would race as I would try to follow the young man through his adventures. A very quick read, and it keeps the imagination rolling. "
— Terri, 12/13/2013" Wonderful and imaginative. Love the friendship between the main characters. "
— Lara, 12/10/2013" I loved that book. There is more after it and those are good too. "
— Alixa, 11/29/2013" An enjoyable book with an interesting and creative plot. This is a great summer read to ease off boredom! Bobby's developing friendship with Alica was well written and I found their interactions to be entertaining. It's an underrated treasure and I suggest everyone go read this book! "
— Stephanie, 11/15/2013" Bobby wakes up one morning invisible. He must try to find a way to become visible again. Along the way, he befriends a blind girl. "
— Cami, 11/5/2013" I picked it up, not expecting much and I was blown away. Such an amazing read. "
— An, 7/9/2013" This was a GREAT quick summer read. I loved this book. I started it at about 9am this morning while doing some chores and finished it at about 2pm. I was constantly ignoring people around me and just could not put this put down. "
— Jordyn, 3/14/2013" haven't finished it yet. Interesting premise but lacks some depth and detail. "
— Joni, 2/17/2013" this book is still awesome!!!!!!!!! "
— Anika, 12/18/2012" A story of a boy who becomes invisible and his friendship with a blind girl. The topic of invisibility is interesting; how often do people feel invisible to those around them? "
— Lisa, 12/18/2012" this was a vry interresting book i like things hoped for more "
— Breezy, 8/12/2012" Again, a book on audio for me. I liked this one better. Good premise and overall enjoyable characters. "
— Hannah, 5/31/2012" Fun book..the ending is funny. "
— Marcela, 3/17/2012" fairly likeable character and interesting idea. Coolest part is that he befriends a blind girl. Heavy parent bashing will appeal to tweens. "
— MissInformation, 1/27/2012" I LOVE this book!! All of the characters are great and the main character, Bobby, has such a fun personality! "
— Imaani, 9/8/2011" Very fun book to read. It would be fun if made into a movie. "
— Margie, 7/2/2011" This deserves a four because it's the only book my brother willingly sat through and read for a day straight without me harassing him to do so.<br/><br/><br/>Also I really liked it the first time I read it, I thought the storyline was quite enjoyable. "
— Elizabeth, 6/27/2011" I took this off of my 15yo cousin's shelf and it turned out to be a quick, good read. Its about a boy who wakes up invisible, befriends a blind girl and embarks on a journey to find a way back. recommend! "
— Adrian, 6/19/2011" very very good book i LOVED IT. but, the second book got slow and boring. i eventually finished it and the third book was even worse! i never finished the series "
— Mckenzie, 6/17/2011" I read it literally a thousand times when I was younger. I loved it that much. "
— Elisa, 6/16/2011" This is a somewhat strange book about a boy who wakes up one morning, and he is invisible! His father helps him try and figure out what caused him to become invisible. "
— Rebekah, 6/10/2011" I loved this book. I will read #2 & #3. Andrew Clements is a great author! "
— Fonda, 6/10/2011" Clever story, kept my interest, some funny parts "
— Marie, 6/7/2011" This is like the best book ever! I mean it's so real that you think " Wow maybe invisibility is possible." Anyway,This book is good for young adults but I read it at age ten. "
— D.Gray-man, 6/4/2011" I really liked this book. It had a great plot and very interesting! It kept me reading and I thought that it was an excellent choice! "
— Solveig, 6/3/2011" A solid piece of social-oriented YA SF. The pacing was just a hair slow, but I do mean just a hair. I think it was because I wound up more interested in Bobby's problem than his relationship with Alicia. I'd have liked a bit more of the detective-work, X-Files-y portion of the novel. Recommended. "
— J., 5/30/2011" what if you woke up one day and you're invisible? how cool is that? uh-huh. wrong! how messed up is that? i just think this is sooo cool, a not-so-ordinary book and simply awesome. "
— Arvie, 5/25/2011Andrew Clements is the author of the enormously successful children’s novel Frindle. He has won two Christopher Awards and an Edgar Award, and more than ten million of his books are in print. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, and others. Clements is a graduate of Northwestern and National Louis universities, and he currently lives in central Massachusetts with his wife.