Popular children's author Andrew Clements scored a young adult hit with Things Hoped For. Things That Are continues the story of Bobby Phillips-the boy who woke up one day to find himself invisible-and his friend and confidante, a blind girl named Alicia. Bobby is returning from college visits in New York, and Alicia has decided to finally confront him about her feelings. But a mysterious character with an affliction similar to Bobby's and some surprise visits from the FBI threaten to destroy everything.
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"this book i haven't read yet totally but it's kind of hard for a forth grade girl to read, because it's about Alica (girl that's blind),it's really hard for me to understand but it's amazing how many adjectives are in it.i hope you read the book!! "
— 12fundip (4 out of 5 stars)
" This was na really good finish to the series. They discover more people like them which really ties the whole book together. "
— Emily, 2/12/2014" This was such a surreal story. It kept me riveted, wondering whether I could trust the narrator, a blind girl trying to help an invisible man. "
— Cher, 2/11/2014" this book i haven't read yet totally but it's kind of hard for a forth grade girl to read, because it's about Alica (girl that's blind),it's really hard for me to understand but it's amazing how many adjectives are in it.i hope you read the book!! "
— 12fundip, 2/10/2014" I didn't realize it was a sequel until just now but as I was listening to it (book on CD) I kept wondering if everyone was just playing a grand joke on the blind girl. "
— Shelley, 2/8/2014" Though very short, this book is poignant but I still think that Things Not Seen is the best. However, this book regains the science fiction aspect lost in the last book. "
— Tanvi, 1/31/2014" An unnecessary, bland addition to the 'series' that has good intentions. "
— Miguel, 1/25/2014" This book frustrated me. I was quite satisfied with the first book. It ended in a fantastic place. Then I found out there was a second book, got a bit through, and then got pretty frustrated. To be honest, it terrified me. Invisible people? Committing crimes? No good. Extremely creepy. Not to mention William was a totally awful guy. Then this book picks up where the second left off and I was very anxious for the characters. What would happen? Why is the FBI there? Who is William really? Ug. And all the while, I knew this book was short, much shorter than the other two. In the end I was right. It was resolved very quickly with basically no real roadblocks. Sigh. Too convenient. And he really freaked me out. That made me kinda mad as it was not what I was expecting. "
— Anoush, 1/14/2014" Things Not Seen is a good book. I enjoyed Things Hoped For too. Didn't really like this one. "
— Debbie, 1/13/2014" This is a third book in a series. It is interesting premise and I liked that the main character is blind. "
— Ragan, 12/27/2013" More thoughtful and better written than his younger novels, this young adult novel is told by Alicia, a blind teenager whose good friend/boyfriend Bobby is approached by an invisible man while in NYC. There's intrigue and mild dollops of romance and danger. "
— Mary, 12/22/2013" This is the third book and to understand it at all, you need to read "Things Not Seen" and "Things Hoped For." Each of these books are quick, enjoyable reads. They're a fun blend of sci-fi and love. "
— Linda, 12/18/2013Andrew 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.
Jennifer Ikeda has been narrating audiobooks since 2002. Among her readings are When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park; Just Listen by Sarah Dessen; and After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings, and Flew Away by Joyce Carol Oates. She has won six AudioFile Earphones Awards.