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Things Not Seen

(2005, Fiction - Science Fiction, Written by Andrew Clements)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Invisibility is not all it's cracked up to be.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Whenever Bobby goes out he must take off his clothes to keep from being seen.
  • Language:

    The mother is described as swearing, initials but no actual words are written.
  • Consumerism:

    Several products and stores mentioned.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A minor character is described as having taken drugs.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Things Not Seen

Parents need to know that although the 15-year-old protagonist's overnight invisibility seems wildly implausible, there are many positive messages young readers can glean from his experiences. Even though his parents are all-too-eager to hide the truth about what happened to him from the world, Bobby bravely stands his ground and demands to be "seen." He proves himself a positive role model with real guts.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Bobby's invisibility, which at first glance seems like it would be a great thing, turns out to be a real problem. How would you deal with being invisible? What kinds of things would you do if you knew nobody could see you? Have you ever felt "invisible," figuratively speaking? If so, why? And what did you do about it?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    i really like it also i am a little elder? i want to bay it again as my book was lost?

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Great! A must-read for Mystery and Romance fans ages 10+!!

    I loved this book. It was tottaly amazing. Although, there was mild curses and Bobby walks around naked, but I can understand that because he is invisible. I dont realy care, but I though I'd let curious parents know the down sides to the book. Anyway, throughout the book, I can feel a bond between me and the chararacters. A.C makes the characters in his stories so real, you can connect with them so much. It's a very good book if you're looking for humor, mystery, fiction, or romance books. It makes you wanting to keep reading more and more. Try and put this down once you start reading. I dare you. I read this is 2 days. =) ENJOY THE BOOK!

  3. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    few 8 and 9 but mainly 10 and up

    love it 3rd time reading

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    perfect for 10 and up though a few 8 and 9 year olds(mature and good readders) may also read it.

    i loved the book soooooo much!!! It is super interesting. its soo good I am reading it a third time though i have not forgotten anything about the book. I first read it in 5 th grade. I give it 5 stars READ it!!!!

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