Invisible

Hautman, P. (2005). Invisible. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Book Summary: Doug Manson is a 17-year old that gets bullied all the time in and out of school. His only escape is his basement where he builds extraordinary model trains and his obsession Andy Morrow. Andy Morrow is very popular and very social, the complete opposite of  Doug, but that doesn’t come between their BEST friendship. Everyone thinks Doug is crazy including his parents. He is haunted by his dark past with Andy and is prescribed medication that he is suppose take. As a result of not taking his meds faces, Doug faces many internal challenges that forces him to make some deadly choices.Doug will finally come to turns with his dark secret and come to the realization that his reality just might be "invisible". Book Review: This is a recommended realistic fiction book for reluctant readers due to the short read. At the end, many readers will be left jaw dropped! Hautman’s suspenseful writing will have readers using Doug’s memories to connect the puzzle pieces together. This title encourages readers to think deeply while exploring multiple themes including friendship, death, obsession. Lastly, this is a good book that will bring awareness to mental illness Author's Website http://www.petehautman.com/ More books by the author!!