About Invisible Book I
Invisible is an award-winning middle grade novel that tells the powerful story of thirteen-year-old Jazmine, a deaf protagonist navigating the challenges of adolescence while discovering her passion for drama. This contemporary fiction novel earned recognition as a semifinalist in the 2014 Amazon Book of the Year Awards and was praised by Publishers Weekly as an "exquisitely written story."
The Story
For the first time in years, Jazmine feels truly alive and happy. Being cast in her school's drama production has opened up a new world of possibilities and friendship. However, keeping her role means confronting multiple challenges head-on. She must navigate her deafness in a hearing world, stand up to the school bully who threatens her newfound confidence, and ultimately face the painful truth about what really happened to her father.
Why This Book Matters
Invisible offers authentic disability representation through its deaf protagonist, providing young readers with an inclusive story that reflects diverse experiences. The novel tackles important themes including bullying, grief and loss, friendship, and self-discovery, making it a valuable addition to any middle grade reader's collection.
Through Jazmine's journey in the school drama production, readers witness a character who refuses to let her deafness define her limitations. Instead, she discovers her own strength and voice, both literally and figuratively, creating an empowering narrative for young readers facing their own challenges.
Perfect For
This book resonates with middle grade readers aged 10-14 who enjoy contemporary fiction with authentic, relatable characters. It's particularly meaningful for readers seeking stories about overcoming adversity, finding friendship, and discovering personal strength. Parents and educators value Invisible for its thoughtful approach to disability representation and its honest portrayal of family dynamics and grief.
Author & Publisher
Written by Cecily Anne Paterson and published by Firewheel Books, this paperback edition delivers a story that has earned critical acclaim and reader recognition. The novel's success as an award finalist reflects its quality storytelling and meaningful contribution to middle grade literature.
Being in the school drama production is the first thing that's made thirteen year old Jazmine feel alive and happy in years. But to keep her part, and her new friends, she'll have to hurdle the barrier of her deafness, stand up to the school bully and face the truth about what really happened to her dad. Called an 'exquisitely written story' by Publishers Weekly, Invisible was a semifinalist in the 2014 Amazon Book of the Year Awards.
