Pub Date: August 2, 2022
Dewey: 741.5973
Lexile Code: 0260
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 08 to 12
Physical Info: 0.70" H x 8.10" L x 5.50" W ( 0.85 lbs) 208 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Comics and Graphic Novels | General | Hispanic and Latino | Social Themes | Friendship
Description: "Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain; Sara: the loner; Dayara: the tough kid; Nico: the rich kid; and Miguel: the athlete. And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same: just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help--or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school"--
Brief description:
Christina Diaz Gonzalez is the Edgar Award-winning author of Concealed, Moving Target, The Red Umbrella and A Thunderous Whisper. She is the author of the graphic novel Invisible, with Gabriela Epstein. Her books have received numerous honors and recognitions including the Florida Book Award and the Nebraska Book Award. They have also been named the American Library Association's Best Fiction for Young Adults, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, and the International Reading Association's Teachers' Choice. Learn more at christinagonzalez.com.
Review Quotes:
A USA TODAY Bestseller
An instant INDIE BESTSELLER
INDIE Next List Recommended Book
School Library Journal Best Book of 2022
2022 ALA Graphic Novel & Comics Round Table Top Ten Graphic Novel
2023 Notable Book for a Global Society Award
2022 Cybills Award Winner
2022 Nerdy Book Club Award
2023-24 Texas Bluebonnet List
2022 Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award Winner
Amazon #1 New Release
A Barnes & Noble Most Anticipated Read for August 2022
Target Book Club Pick - February 2023
"A story that shouldn't be missed." -- Entertainment Weekly
"This is a must-read." -- Book Riot
★ "Illuminating and engaging. With a sweet twist at the end, multifaceted characters, and moments of genuine comedy, this is pitch-perfect for anyone who loves Raina Telgemeier or Varian Johnson." -- Booklist, starred review
★ "Truly unique... An entertaining and spirited reading experience." -- School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Invisible celebrates individuality and community while transcending language barriers." -- Bookpage, starred review