Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be invisible? Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements is a fantasy book about your average kid named Bobby, but not before long he wakes up to find himself completely invisible- literally. He gets up to tell his parents about this conundrum, and like expected, they are worried for their child's well being. They go off to work with this warning- "Bobby, do not go outside, whatever you do." Of course he defies what his parents say and he decides to bundle up and go to his favorite spot in town- the library. He takes off all of his clothes and hides them in a ceiling panel, and travels through the library, completely invisible (and, well, naked) After an episode of cringe worthy shenanigans, he decides to get his clothes on and leave. Outside of the library he bumps into a girl and she drops her things, and as he goes to help her, Bobby feels a cold twinge to his face. His scarf that was covering his invisibility came off. But, as he covers his face back up and hands her her things, he notices the cane and glasses and comes to a shocking realization- she's blind. He walks back home, and clicks on the news. and the first story that pops up happens to be the fact that his parents got into a car accident. Luckily, they were okay. Once they come home, Bobby, his parents, Alicia, the blind girl who Bobby has befriended, and Alicia's parents all try to solve the case. Will Bobby ever come back to normality or will he remain invisible forever? Read Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements to find out!

I recommend this book for a number of reasons. Firstly, this book contains many relatable yet fictitious elements that keep you reading. Secondly, this book contains many humorous moments that crack you up. Lastly, this book contains many suspenseful moments that keep you on the edge of your seat wanting to keep reading to find out what happens. All in all, Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements is a book i recommend you to read!

Colleen S.
Spicer 8-9