![]() ![]() Plus, if you like it, there are two more books that come after- Things Hoped For and Things That Are. Which makes this book pretty unusual in its own right. And did we mention that he runs around town naked for much of the book? Because he does. It's not easy being fifteen and invisible, but Bobby Phillips rises to the occasion spectacularly. He's able to gain his parents' respect and is way more attractive to the ladies-or at least one lady in particular. Back in his old life, his parents didn't listen to him and girls treated him like he was invisible (yep-it's true), but now that he's invisible, he learns more about himself. Interestingly, Bobby learns that he feels more seen when he's invisible than he ever did while leading a visible life. ![]() ![]() And Andrew Clements, who has written a whole slew of well-known young adult novels, certainly knows how to explore the pangs of growing up. Though the book starts off on a nightmarish foot, it's ultimately a coming-of-age story geared toward adolescents. ![]() And by everything, we mean that he is officially invisible. Things Not Seen (the first book in the Things Not Seen series) opens with a pretty unforgettable scenario: Fifteen-year-old Bobby Phillips wakes up on a seemingly normal day, only to quickly realize that everything has changed. What's the worst thing that you could wake up with as a teenager? A stubborn cowlick? A giant pimple in the middle of your forehead? Um… how about an invisible body? ![]()
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