Magical Children: The Invisible Boy
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
Read by Andrew Sachs
(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd
Reviews
A heart-warming and laugh-out-loud story with wonderful memorable characters
Gardner's playful hyperbole and spry pen-and-inks are certain kid-pleasers. Ages 7-up.
The Invisible Boy has enough humour and action to keep less confident readers as well as assured readers turning the pages.
This story sparkles with originality and appealing out-of-the-ordinary events to provide a rivetting read.
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.
Funny and exciting
Funny imaginative and touching, the Invisible boy sees Sally Gardner writing at the height of her powers.