![]() Reading Invisible Emmie sums up middle school: You laugh, you cry, you get beaned in the head with a volleyball. “Clever, funny work by a great cartoonist. “This funny and heartfelt tale will ring true for anyone who’s ever felt invisible.” - Victoria Jamieson, Newbery Honor author-illustrator of Roller Girl Invisible Emmie is unforgettable!” - Lincoln Peirce, author of Big Nate All the crushes, humiliation, boredom, and drama of middle school are. A fantastic debut novel with plenty of laughs and tons of heart. This is the story of two totally different girls - quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie - and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. “This is middle grade fiction at its best. You can order through any of these sites (or go to your favorite indie bookstore!): For ages 8-12.īuy a copy of Invisible Emmie! Hardcover or paperback. All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary novel. Then there’s Katie, who’s everything Emmie is not. First there’s our narrator, Emmie, who’s shy, artistic, and so quiet at school she seems to disappear, often wishing she had a pile of books to bury her face in. This is the story of two totally different girls - quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie -and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. In Terri Libenson ’s Invisible Emmie, we get a glimpse into the lives of two very different middle school girls. *note: all these books can be read in order as written or as stand-alones. This book is perfect for anyone who likes humor, heart, and ridiculously fun drawings. It mainly focuses on Emmie, who flies under the radar, but still desires to be “heard.” It is also about having the courage to express yourself. It stars Emmie and Katie, two seemingly opposite girls. “With bright and colorful comic panels, this is a story of middle school that many will relate to and has plenty of exciting twists.Invisible Emmie* is the first book in the drama-filled world of Emmie & Friends. ![]() A great read for kids wanting more graphic novels about their age group.” – Comics Worth Reading It’s comforting and encouraging, aided by the welcoming cartoons. From speaking about invisible figures in their rooms to recounting their supposed past. “It’s refreshing to see how these kids address issues of friendship and getting to understand other people better (including their family members) without it needing to be high drama. “The story is light but resonant for middle graders, with constant comedic asides in the illustrations.” (Kirkus Reviews) A poignant twist ending adds a heartening note to an already charming story.” (Booklist) “Libenson nicely touches on classic middle-grade tropes, such as shifting friendships, crushes, and developing confidence. “Libenson captures middle-school dramas-family, friendships, crushes, stereotypes, grades, self-discovery-with candor, fast pacing, and authentic, relatable characters. You can order IZZY, hardcover or paperback, from any of these sites (or go to your favorite indie bookstore!): The girls’ lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined. At the same time, she wishes her mom would accept her the way she is and stop bugging her to “break out of her shell” and join drama club. A well-executed twist will have readers flipping back to see what they missed while cheering the strides made by Libenson’s no-longer-invisible. ![]() But she wants people to see there’s more to her than just a report card full of As. Katie rises to her defense, but Emmie eventually learns to speak up for herself, realizing that embarrassment isn’t the end of the world and being social isn’t as impossible as she thought. The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done.īri is the brain. There’s nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. It’s a spin-off of Invisible Emmie, starring Emmie’s lovably brainy bff, Brianna, and an entirely new character, Izzy. Positively Izzy* is the second book in the drama-filled world of Emmie & Friends.
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