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When his parents are lost in space, Sam is left, heartbroken, in the care of the horrible Hilda Hardbottom. Then he finds a tiny spaceship in the cabbage patch and meets a little alien called Splodge. How Splodge makes him invisible, and how Sam uses his new talent in his darkest hour, makes a touching and extremely funny story with lovely memorable characters.
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Gardner's playful hyperbole and spry pen-and-inks are certain kid-pleasers. Ages 7-up. (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY)
This story sparkles with originality and appealing out-of-the-ordinary events to provide a rivetting read. (JUNIOR MAGAZINE)
What makes Gardner's book special is not just the cleverness of its plot, but its charming linguistic zaniness... It's a pleasure to read - to yourself and aloud. (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH)
Funny and exciting (Townsille Bulletin)
A heart-warming and laugh-out-loud story with wonderful memorable characters (Middleton and North Manchester Guardian)
Funny imaginative and touching, the Invisible boy sees Sally Gardner writing at the height of her powers. (LOVEREADING4KIDS)
The Invisible Boy has enough humour and action to keep less confident readers as well as assured readers turning the pages. (BOOKS FOR KEEPS)
"A heartwarming story with a laugh-out-loud plot and memorable characters." (Lancashire Evening Post, 8 June 2002)
"This story sparkles with originality and appealing out-of-the-ordinary events to provide a rivetting read." (Junior Magazine)
What makes Gardner's book special is not just the cleverness of its plot, but its charming linguistic zaniness...It's a pleasure to read - to yourself and aloud. (Sunday Telegraph, 14 July 2002)
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This story sparkles with originality and appealing out-of-the-ordinary events to provide a rivetting read. (JUNIOR MAGAZINE)
What makes Gardner's book special is not just the cleverness of its plot, but its charming linguistic zaniness... It's a pleasure to read - to yourself and aloud. (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH)
Funny and exciting (Townsille Bulletin)
A heart-warming and laugh-out-loud story with wonderful memorable characters (Middleton and North Manchester Guardian)
Funny imaginative and touching, the Invisible boy sees Sally Gardner writing at the height of her powers. (LOVEREADING4KIDS)
The Invisible Boy has enough humour and action to keep less confident readers as well as assured readers turning the pages. (BOOKS FOR KEEPS)
"A heartwarming story with a laugh-out-loud plot and memorable characters." (Lancashire Evening Post, 8 June 2002)
"This story sparkles with originality and appealing out-of-the-ordinary events to provide a rivetting read." (Junior Magazine)
What makes Gardner's book special is not just the cleverness of its plot, but its charming linguistic zaniness...It's a pleasure to read - to yourself and aloud. (Sunday Telegraph, 14 July 2002)
As the little alien explains to Sam, being invisible can be a big help
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- PublisherOrion Children's Books
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1858818400
- ISBN 13 9781858818405
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages112
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