Invisible

This book is about a kid named Doug. Doug has a best friend nam

This book is about a kid named Doug. Doug has a best friend named Andy that he does everything with. Together Doug and Andy get into a lot of trouble. Andy fits in with the popular crowd and Doug doesn't. They are still friends and thats what matters. The book continues on and Doug is getting weirder and weirder. It ends with a chilling discovery.

I liked this book a lot and would recommend this to book lovers everywhere.

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Invisible

The book Invisible by Pete Hautman is about a boy named Doug who is a very unpopular boy whose best friend is very popular. He is on the football team and has bunches of friends. Everybody calls Doug a creeper and a worm. They are all just very mean to him. They beat him up and are mean. Despite all of this, Doug's best friend still hangs out with him. He doesn't care if Doug is the biggest loser because they have been best friends for years. At the end of the book, there is a huge twist. I thought this book was alright. Some parts I didn't like very much but other parts were better. This book kind of reminded me of the movie Uninvited. Some parts I felt that people around him were to hard on him, but at the end I realized why his parents were so mean. Throughout the book, the author dropped hints about the ending. Over all, this book was okay. It definitely wouldn't go in my top ten though. CSB! ?

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Invisible is about a boy named Doug who seems to be having some

Invisible is about a boy named Doug who seems to be having some emotional problems. His parents have been sending him to a therapist to help him, yet he doesnt quite know why yet. He is a young teenager not like many who enjoys building model trains and cities out of matches and isnt one of the popular kids, unlike his best friend Andy. Doug and Andy have been best friends for quite some time now and they do pretty much everything together although school might be a little different. These two get into a ton of trouble and no matter what others think nothing can split them up. As the book goes along everything starts to fall into place. Doug soon realizes why he has been sent to a therapist, although he also realizes his life is going down hill. I cant tell you too much without giving it away so i will just end it there. I would recommend this book to anyone, honestly this book is fantastic and i think anyone would enjoy it. Out of 5 i would have to give this book a definite 5.

I love this book!!!

I really love this book, but there is one scence in the book involving the pretty girl and her "snow" sweater. (People who have read it, probably know what I am talking about) This scence was very awkward for me, mostly because I am female...Overall, a great read.

Four years & three re-reads later, i still love it.

When i first read this book, i was stopped dead in my tracks by how good this books ending was.. so unexpected and so raw. I re-read this book three times already and its amazing. Hautman's an amazing writer. This book should seriously be on high school reading lists.

Good Book!

As a Gail Giles fan, i decided to try out Pete Hautman. His writing style is the same in some ways. Both authors write suprising and suspenseful stories. Also these can be disturbing and thrilling, too. This book follows a "disturbed" teenager, with many suprises.
Throughout the book, more suprises and suspense is built up throughout the novel. This suspense and suprising parts of the book don't just go away, but keep building up instead. You never know what will happen with the main character, Dougie, next. I found many suprises, and many times where irony occured, and there was a very different outcome then i expected. This kept me reading along, though.
With all these suprises, you don't want to put the book down. I could easily go back and read it again. Ive read it 2 or so times, and it doesnt get old. The writing style keeps me interested, and I keep reading on. This book wasn't as disturbing, as I expected. This book was still a good one though.
The only negatives I see, is that some parts may be confusing. Dougie does have problems, so that may be why. It may be supposed to be confusing to a point, as far as his views, and what stuff goes through his head. These don't bring the book down though, with the suspense, it's still a great book. Read this book sometime, or even try Gail Giles book's for some similar writing style.

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Reviewed by Mechele R. Dillard for TeensReadToo.com

Seventeen-year-old Doug Hanson just wants to be alone with his trains. No one understands him except his best friend, Andy. His parents make him see a counselor, which he knows is pointless: Dr. Ahlstrom is not helping me one bit. Why? Because I do not need help--it's as simple as that (p. 22). So he doesn't want to make new friends or hang out with the kids at school--does that make him "troubled?" Of course not. But only Andy seems to understand that and accept him as he is.

Hautman draws the reader into the world he creates and holds them captive. One becomes as mesmerized with the model bridge Doug is building as he is; after a couple of rounds of counting by seventeens, this reader finds herself giving it a try. As the story unfolds, she begins to wish everyone would just get off Doug's back and let him build his models. Must everyone be popular, after all?

INVISIBLE is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy a bit of mystery with their realism, and Hautman is a master of words, only revealing "why" when the reader is least cognizant that there is even a question waiting to be answered.

Invisible.

At the age of seventeen-years-old, socialization skills was working against Douglas Hanson. For example, the girl that he likes thinks of him as a creep. Additionally, the other students has the same opinion about Douglas. Therefore, the students are intimidated around his presence and has the incentive to physically and emotionally harm or bully Dougie. To Dougie, none of those situations, and feelings towards him matters. He discerns that what is imperative to him is his best friends, Andy Morrow, and his hobby, working on his model railroad. Andy and Dougie converses, particularly during the nights, about anything they could think of, except about the escapade that occured at the Tuttle Place. Invisible, by Pete Hautman, lets readers grasp the message, that sometimes a recreation is an entertainment that can be a distraction to a painful reality that is trying to be made invisible.

Invisible

I think that the book gives a valuable lesson about other peoples talents and even if they're not popular they still have some kind of talents

Invisible by Pete Hautman

Invisble was a riveting and powerful story about a loner and his friend Andy. Doug, is 17 years old, and has no friends except for Andy, a popular boy the same age who is involved in theatre, golf, and football. Doug's main fascination comes from trains, or model trains, which his basement is full of. He resorts to hours of tedious work perfecting his small homemade town when he isn't talking to Andy. Soon thoguh, trouble brews at school after Doug is caught spying on a popular girl there, and Andy seems to be around less and less to help him. How bad, or how much worse, anyway can it get for Doug?

Phenomenal !!!

I thought this book was absolutely amazing! I couldn't stop reading it. This book includes problems that most authors would not write about. Douglas can relate to most students. He's a typical geek with typical crushes. The ending was extremely sad but, I would seriously recommend this book to anyone who likes to read books you can't put down. Invisible was phenomenal and sad at the same time. Pete Hautman put some twists in the book that you would not expect. This book is one that you could reread so many times. I read this book in less than an hour. The surprises you find in the book are interesting and are what makes the book so unique.

a reviewer

Seventeen-year-old Doug Hanson just wants to be alone with his trains. No one understands him except his best friend, Andy. His parents make him see a counselor, which he knows is pointless: Dr. Ahlstrom is not helping me one bit. Why? Because I do not need help--it's as simple as that (p. 22). So he doesn't want to make new friends or hang out with the kids at school--does that make him 'troubled?' Of course not. But only Andy seems to understand that and accept him as he is. Hautman draws the reader into the world he creates and holds them captive. One becomes as mesmerized with the model bridge Doug is building as he is after a couple of rounds of counting by seventeens, this reader finds herself giving it a try. As the story unfolds, she begins to wish everyone would just get off Doug's back and let him build his models. Must everyone be popular, after all? INVISIBLE is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy a bit of mystery with their realism, and Hautman is a master of words, only revealing 'why' when the reader is least cognizant that there is even a question waiting to be answered. **Reviewed by: Mechele R. Dillard

A reviewer

This book was a very depressing book but it was awesome and a thrilling experience. Right at the end of the book I was annoyed how they just left me hanging and I want to read more of Pete Hautman's books. To those who are reading this, I am forcing you to read this book. It is AMAZING DUDE!!! 'READ IT NOW'

Odd at times

This book was a very good book. I read for a book report at the last minute and I actually enjoyed it very much. DOug and Alex are like any other really good friends. I applaud this book

The most touching book I've ever read

I read this book after a friend suggested it to me and I'm glad I did. Throughout the book, I was able to feel what Doug felt, thanks to the wonderful characterization in this book. The ending was very emotional, but it was what made the book so meaningful. Definitely a fantastic book!

Whoa...

This book was okay. I mean, all in all, it was a very good book. But the way that this book ended...was really scary for me. I think that this was a great book, though, because it gave light to mental illness, where most books just completely ignore this problem. The way it was written was amazing, and you'd never guess things would turn out the way they did. I was definitely surprised.

Wow....

I randomly picked up this book and ended up reading it in only about an hour. It was a quick read because it was suprisingly intriguing. I would def. recommend this book. The 'twist' at the end will totally throw you off. Not in a bad way though. In a way that really makes want to go back and reread some parts. Great book.

interesting

this book was interesting. It kept me turning the pages. I finished this book in 2 hours. the detail, friendship , and pain in this book was very interesting.

Ok book

This book was ok. kept me reading but was very strange and a bit pointless. it is meaningful though i did interest me but not a lot. there were so many strange surprises. i love reading girly books and this did not make me very happy.

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