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About the story |
Bobby is your average 15 year-old who feels like nobody really sees him the person, until the day he wakes up to discover he's really invisible. Bobby takes through his journey of discovery, terror, confusion and frustration. He can't tell anyone, but his parents, because the government would take him away to study him. His parents don't want him to leave the house, because something might happen. Although it's winter in Chicago, Bobby ventures outside and ends up at the public library where he meets Alicia who is blind. Together Bobby and Alicia try to solve the mystery of Bobby's invisiblity, while Child Protective Services try to locate the 'missing boy'. Will Bobby be able to reverse his invisiblity before the authorities put Bobby's parents in jail? Read Bobby's story to find out. |
My opinion |
If you have ever felt invisible (and haven't we all) this is a story you have to read. |
Book Title |
Things Not Seen |
Author |
Andrew Clements |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Philomel Books |
Copyright Date |
2002 |
http://www.jacketflap.com/bookdetail.asp?bookid=1410405001
About the story |
Gwen leaves her family in West Virginia to live with her grandfather in New York to study the violin. While preparing for college auditions her grandfather mysteriously disappears and she runs into Bobby ("Things Not Seen") who she met at music camp. They work together to deal with the mystery. |
My opinion |
A very well told story, which begins as a stand alone novel and morphs into a sequel of "Things Not Seen" |
Book Title |
Things Hoped For |
Author |
Andrew Clements |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Philomel Books |
Copyright Date |
2006 |
http://www.jacketflap.com/bookdetail.asp?bookid=0399246916
About the story |
This is told from Alicia's point of view as a sequel to "Things Not Seen" and "Things Hoped For". Alicia and Bobby both think the invisiblity is behind them and the only things they have to worry about is which colleges they will apply to. Invisibility, however, is once again the major conflict in the plot. Will their families once again be in trouble with the authorities? |
My opinion |
Another very well told story. If you enjoyed the first two stories, you will enjoy this too. |
Book Title |
Things That Are |
Author |
Andrew Clements |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Philomel Books |
Copyright Date |
2008 |
http://www.jacketflap.com/bookdetail.asp?bookid=1416909834
About the story |
Do girls talk more than boys? Dave thought they did, so he he challenged the 5th grade girls in his school to a no talking contest. Whichever group said fewer words in a 48 hour period would be the winners. Could the whole 5th grade, known to the teachers as the 'unshushables', really go without talking for that long? Read to find out how the kids handled it, the teachers handled it, and how the principal handled it. |
My opinion |
Great story! It makes you laugh and makes you think. A book I'm sure you will enjoy reading. |
Book Title |
No Talking |
Author |
Andrew Clements |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing |
Copyright Date |
2007 |
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About the story |
During his least favorite class - chorus - Hart decides to relieve his boredom by shooting rubber bands. Little did Hart know what would be set into motion by two very small rubber bands. Although Hart doesn’t know it, budget cuts have caused the chorus teachers job to be cut. So, when he gets hit by one of Hart’s rubber bands Mr. Meinert snaps. Hart is suspended and the chorus students have been give control of their holiday concert – Mr. Meinert’s last. |
My opinion |
Another great story! |
Book Title |
The Last Holiday Concert |
Author |
Andrew Clements |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing |
Copyright Date |
2004 |