Things Not Seen

Things Not Seen

By Andrew Clements

56 ratings 72 reviews 82 followers
Book 1 of 3 in the  Things Not Seen Series
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 6 - 8Grades 3 - 8V4.562641
Fifteen-year-old Bobby thinks he knows what it's like to be invisible-he's used to being ignored by the popular kids at school (especially the girls). Even his parents hardly seem to notice whether he's home or not. Then one morning, Bobby wakes up to find that he IS invisible. For real. He can't stop wondering if he'll ever reappear-especially when his parents wreck their car and wind up in the hospital. Now Bobby is all alone. How can he survive in a world where he can't be seen? One thing's for sure: Bobby's not going to just wait around to see if his body will decide to show up again on its own. He's got to take action. Fast.
Publisher: Philomel
ISBN-13: 9780399236266
ISBN-10: 0399236260
Published on 3/4/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 176

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kittykat4 kittykat4

One day, Bobby wakes up to find that he is invisible! He promises not to tell anyone outside of his family, because reporters and cameras wouldn't leave them alone. Plus, if they ever found out how to make other people invisible, there would be invisible killers and thieves everywhere. Bobby gets around by either going completely naked or bundling up. Then, he meets a blind girl. They become friends and Bobby decides to tell her his secret. The girl, Alicia, feels him because she's felt invisible ever since she became blind. But Bobby has more problems than being invisible. People and cops have been coming into his house searching for him. He has five days to become visible again, or his parents will be arrested and Bobby will be reported as missing. What I really liked about this book was that I sometimes could relate to Bobby in different ways and situations. I didn't like how he was always so mean to his parents. He should have treated them a little better. The story was funny, sad, and had a good plot. Another great story from an amazing author.
msills msills

One of my favorite books.
strawberry strawberry

This book is really good.
strawberry strawberry

I like this book because he is invisible and I wish i could be invisible.
Bob Bob

I like the part when he wakes up invisible and his mom and dad don't know where he is.
kjoyaflores kjoyaflores

Bobby wakes up one day and becomes invisible.On top of that his dad goes to pick up his mother then gets in a car crash.His parents are in the hospital and he's invisible.Bobby doesn't want to be cooped up in the house,though.So he decides to go to the library.On his way out he realizes he can't wear clothes.So he doesn't .Then he goes and on his way out bumps into a blind girl.He just wants to become normal again . I recommend this book to everyone.
cmull cmull

Good book, I like how his secret unravels to his friend. Have fun reading this book to find out more.
ediggins8347 ediggins8347

PLEASE DON'T SPOIL UNLESS YOU SAY SPOILER ALERT
hcenasaenz hcenasaenz

(spoiler arert) This book is great but the ending isn't very good for me.
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