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The Invisible Boy
For every kid who's ever felt invisible: you were never actually grey.
Who it's for
Being overlooked can hurt as much as being openly rejected, and young children often lack the words for it.
Left out, unseen→Seen, hopeful
Feelings it meets
What it is
Brian is a quiet boy whom nobody at school seems to notice: he is never picked for teams or invited to parties, and Patrice Barton draws him in grey while his classmates are in colour. When a new student, Justin, arrives, Brian makes a small gesture of kindness, and when Justin includes him in a class project, Brian slowly comes into colour.
Where to find it
Hardcover, paperback and ebook from major booksellers; widely held in school and public libraries.
Before you start
Heads up: Mild exclusion and teasing.
Age: Ages 6–9 (publisher range)
Everywhere I see bliss, from which I alone am irrevocably excluded.Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, Chapter 10
