The Invisible Boy

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What to expect

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.

Read by Andrew Sachs
(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd

Critics Review

  • 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

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