Things Not Seen

Things Not Seen travels through a world of invisibility. All Bobby Philips, a fifteen year old boy, wants is to lead a normal life. Unfortunately, he can’t lead his own life; he has strict and learning-obsessed parents who don’t let him make his own decisions. But, when Bobby finds out that he’s become invisible, new problems occur. What better excuse is there for his parents not to let him make his own decisions? However, when he meets Alicia, the blind girl that sees everything, nothing is the same. Bobby changes from being an "invisible" boy with an invisible life to someone else. The question of Things Not Seen is how Bobby and Alicia can change Bobby... but not back.
I thought this book was really good. Andrew Clements reeled me in like a fish, and didn’t let me off the hook until I had completely read the book. I think it was interesting how Bobby is described as someone who doesn’t really know or care what will happen to his life. He is passive, and comparatively invisible in personality. I liked the way Andrew Clements made him invisible to teach him a lesson.
This grippingly suspenseful plot grabs you from the beginning. Good writing, realistic characters that you can relate to, and a really plausible plot (though it can never actually happen) are all the work of Andrew Clements’ hand. I strongly recommend this book.