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| The Last Invisible Boy | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 23 reviews)
Sales Rank: 126466
Category: Book
Author: Evan Kuhlman
Publisher: Ginee Seo Books
Studio: Ginee Seo Books
Manufacturer: Ginee Seo Books
Label: Ginee Seo Books
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.7 x 1
ISBN: 1416957979
EAN: 9781416957973
ASIN: 1416957979
Publication Date: October 21, 2008
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Product Description
MY NAME IS FINN GARRETT AND THIS IS MY STORY.I don't want to give anything away, so I'll tell you what you could probably guess from looking at the cover and flipping through the book. 1. It's about an invisible boy. Obviously. That's me. Actually, I'm not totally invisible. Yet. But I'm getting there. 2. There are a bunch of my drawings. 3. There are some really funny, really happy moments. 4. Just so you know, there are also some sad moments. 5. Everything in here is the truth. So if you like stories about true things, you might like this book. That's all I'm going to tell you. All the stuff about my dad and my mom and my brother Derek and my friend Meli and whether or not I actually turn invisible or become completely visible again or figure out how to use my invisibility for the good of all mankind or just disappear altogether, you're going to have to read to find out. So, let's get started. Just remember: This is my story, and anything can happen.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
 Good book--sad and funny December 29, 2008
I highly recommend this book for anybody nine and up. If you liked the Diary of a Wimpy Kid, you will probably like this.
 Poignant, humorous and always insightful December 17, 2008
Twelve-year-old Finn Garrett is disappearing --- or at least he feels like he is. Ever since his father's sudden death in June, his dark hair has been gradually turning white and his skin has developed an unusual pallor. What could be going on? Doctors, and his friends and family (including Henry the Cat), are baffled by his startling appearance.
As Finn tries to think of possible explanations for his new look, as well as cope with the changes his family is going through, he begins writing a book called THE LAST INVISIBLE BOY. Journal entries, drawings and a few mementos bring together moments of Finn's life before and after what he refers to as "The Terrible Day That Changed Everything, the day I lost my dad forever."
Finn's unique voice resonates as he shares memories of his beloved dad, Albert (such as playing a baseball game at night); his relationships with mom Enid and younger brother Derek (who Finn often pretends to go on "space missions" with); as well as school and his blossoming friendship with Melanie, who Finn thinks is a great athlete and very sweet.
Although the book's main theme is about dealing with the loss of a loved one, readers will find the character of Finn relatable and, like any young person, curious about the world around him. One of my favorite topics is the meaning of people's names and whether they "fit" who they truly are. For example, Finn is short for Findlay, which means "fair hero" or "small blond soldier." From baseball to some of life's big questions, Finn writes his thoughts on everything and most of the time is even philosophical, whether the subject is serious or silly (such as "My 10,000 Lives" featuring his musings on life and what he would like to be reincarnated as, and "Cemetery Tales," about some of his almost daily visits to his father's gravesite).
Poignant, humorous and always insightful, THE LAST INVISIBLE BOY is a novel that will stay with readers long after the last page has been turned.
--- Reviewed by Sarah Sawtelle
Enjoyable and insightful read November 26, 2008
My 11 year old daughter and I both read this thought provoking book. Finn, a young 12 year old boy is dealing with the tragic and unexpected loss of his father. He tries to put reason and understanding to how his young father could die of "natural causes". Finn goes through the stages of grief, including blaming himself for his fathers death. Perhaps if he gave him more vegetables or had him excercise more...or even ask him not to go to Boston...maybe he would have been able to save him.
Due to the severe shock to Finn's system in dealing with his father's death, his hair and skin turn white and he begins to feel invisible. His thoughts are on overdrive and at times, the story is depressing. (understandably so, dealing with grief and loss as a young child is confusing, highly emotional depressing.) I was touched by the story. The author did a good job speaking as a young boy. My daughter enjoyed the book but said she probably would not have independantly picked up the book to read because it's not something she can relate to. However, those children who can relate to his feelings will have a reason to read this poiniant & thought provoking book.
The author does an excellent job at bringing us into the world of loss, gripping us to the wheel of reality and providing us with twists & turns and finally..... a destination that really is worth the ride. Recommended read.
Interesting Book November 26, 2008
The last invisible boy is a sad and at times slightly depressing story of a twelve year old boy's attempt to come to terms with the death of his father. I found the story to be interesting but if you're looking for a little light read then this probably isn't the book for you. In spite any humor in the story the subject matter is a little more serious than that. This would be a good story to read with your child in order to discuss death with them. And for those of you who enjoy a happy ending it does have one.
Poignant "memoir" of a 12 year boy who loses his dad November 22, 2008
This was an incredibly poignant fictional memoir of a boy who has lost his father told in his words and matching illustrations. Finn, protagonist, seems younger than his twelve years. His interest in his female friend Meli doesn't seem physical enough to accurately represent a twelve year old. Nevertheless, I still loved this book because the writing is completely beautiful and believable. His hair and skin are both curiously turning white. He gets various medical opinions and also discusses many of his own theories for how the loss of his dad explains his white hair and skin. It is the serious, "Dave-Eggers-esque" cousin of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Finn comes up with the most interesting ways to look at small facets of life, both the meaningful and mundane.
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