Invisible Emmie
Invisible Emmie* is the first book in the drama-filled world of Emmie & Friends. It stars Emmie and Katie, two seemingly opposite girls. It mainly focuses on Emmie, who flies under the radar, but still desires to be “heard.” It is also about having the courage to express yourself. This book is perfect for anyone who likes humor, heart, and ridiculously fun drawings. Ages 8-12.
*note: all these books can be read in order as written or as stand-alones.
Synopsis:
This is the story of two totally different girls — quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie —and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary novel. For ages 8-12.
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Critical Praise
“This is middle grade fiction at its best. A fantastic debut novel with plenty of laughs and tons of heart. Invisible Emmie is unforgettable!” — Lincoln Peirce, author of Big Nate
“This funny and heartfelt tale will ring true for anyone who’s ever felt invisible.” — Victoria Jamieson, Newbery Honor author-illustrator of Roller Girl
“Clever, funny work by a great cartoonist. Reading Invisible Emmie sums up middle school: You laugh, you cry, you get beaned in the head with a volleyball.” — Stephan Pastis, author of Timmy Failure