Invisible: The (Sort of) True Story of Me and My Hidden Disease

Author:   David Soren
Publisher:   Penguin Putnam Inc
ISBN:  

9780593886625


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   14 October 2025
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Format:   Hardback
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Invisible: The (Sort of) True Story of Me and My Hidden Disease


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From the director of the Captain Underpants movie and Turbo comes a heavily illustrated middle grade novel full of humor and heart that captures the rollercoaster ride of growing up with an invisible disability. For fans of Wink and Wonder! From the director of the Captain Underpants movie and Turbo comes a heavily illustrated middle grade novel full of humor and heart that captures the rollercoaster ride of growing up with an invisible disability. For fans of Wink and Wonder! ""A hilarious and unforgettable tale of triumph over trauma that nobody can see.""-Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of Dog Man J.J. Sugar was only eight years old when he discovered that he could really draw. Like...better than anyone else in class (no offense to the other kids!). After winning a citywide poster design contest, his dream of becoming an animator was born. Unfortunately for J.J., that same year, he also discovered his curse. After not feeling well for several weeks, he went to the doctor for some tests. (Actually, lots and lots and lots of tests.) And when his doctor dropped the diagnosis-Crohn's disease-J.J. was suddenly no longer alone on the exam table. Sitting next to him was a giant, sarcastic, leather-wearing CREATURE- Norm, the not-so-invisible embodiment of J.J.'s chronic disease. And Norm seems bent on ruining his life. Now, J.J. must navigate the twists and turns of middle school and his bowels. But maybe he won't have to do it alone...

Full Product Details

Author:   David Soren
Publisher:   Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:   Penguin Workshop
Dimensions:   Width: 14.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.346kg
ISBN:  

9780593886625


ISBN 10:   0593886623
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   14 October 2025
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

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""A hilarious and unforgettable tale of triumph over trauma that nobody can see.""—Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of Dog Man


""A hilarious and unforgettable tale of triumph over trauma that nobody can see.""—Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of Dog Man “Funny, fearless, and full of heart. Invisible nails the weird, frustrating reality of living with something other people can’t see—and turns it into a wild, hilarious, unforgettable story. I wish I had a book like this when I was a kid.""—Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth and Eerie Elementary ""At once heartfelt and humorous...Soren’s energetic artwork gives life to both human and imaginary characters.""—Publishers Weekly, starred review


Author Information

David Soren grew up in Canada and now lives in California with his wife and two children. After attending Sheridan College's classical animation program, he was recruited by DreamWorks Animation, where he worked for over twenty years on many of their most beloved franchises, including Shrek, Chicken Run, and How to Train Your Dragon. He directed and cowrote Turbo, Captain Underpants, and Under the Boardwalk. Invisible is his first book.

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