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The Invisible Boy
Synopsis: Carlo learns what it feels like to be invisible at school. A discussion page appears at the end of the story to help foster a deeper understanding of the issue of bullying, and to put the story in perspective. The author succeeds in creating great empathy for the victim.
The Invisible Boy is the second installment of the Bullying trilogy, and is about bullying that happens in the school environment. Big and Small in the Mirror was the first eBook in the trilogy. Each eBook is also a stand-alone.
The Invisible Boy is the second installment of the Bullying trilogy, and is about bullying that happens in the school environment. Big and Small in the Mirror was the first eBook in the trilogy. Each eBook is also a stand-alone.
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Published October 13, 17
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About the author
Mary Feliciani
4 books105 followersMary Feliciani is a Canadian author, independent publisher and an elementary school teacher. She attended UTM where she studied psychology and still lives in Mississauga, Ontario. Mary's background in psychology, work with children and passionate interest in the human condition, which stems back as far as she can remember, are all evident in her writing.
Author's Page on Amazon
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List of Children's books:
The Magic Leaf: Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQLIRB6
iTunes (iBooks): https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-m...
Big and Small in the Mirror: Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0128U1DBO
iTunes (iBooks) :https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/big-...
The Invisible Boy: Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2CKFRoW
iTunes (iBooks): http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id129...
Humanitarians, Visionaries, Heroes, and You on : Amazon.ca: https://bit.ly/2PyZsjG
Author's Page on Amazon
amazon.com/author/maryfeliciani
List of Children's books:
The Magic Leaf: Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQLIRB6
iTunes (iBooks): https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-m...
Big and Small in the Mirror: Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0128U1DBO
iTunes (iBooks) :https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/big-...
The Invisible Boy: Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2CKFRoW
iTunes (iBooks): http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id129...
Humanitarians, Visionaries, Heroes, and You on : Amazon.ca: https://bit.ly/2PyZsjG
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December 9, 2020
3.5 stars
One day after school, Carlo and his friends find an old trunk in an abandoned school and in that trunk is a cape.
Carlo's friends think it would be fun to pretend that the cape really turns him invisible.
Carlo is about to learn a valuable lesson about what it feels to be ignored.
This one was good but it felt a little bit obvious to me - I could have used more showing and less telling.
I did like how it taught Carlo - one of the popular kids - what it felt like to be invisible.
It can be a bit hard to have kids understand different perspectives that they have never experienced.
And having an invisibility cloak is a good way to show the audience exactly what it feels like to be ignored.
I do wish the book had Salvatore find his voice a bit more and not focus so much on Carlo feeling invisible but other than that, it was a quick, entertaining read!
With thanks to the author for a free copy in exchange for an honest review
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Salvatore, a fourth grader at Roseto Elementary School, spends much of his time feeling absolutely alone.
Holding the book in both hands, he positioned it high enough to hide most of his face.
Oh how he wished he could play! But no one ever asked him.Meanwhile, Carlo, Marco and the rest of the boys play tons of games - especially soccer.
One day after school, Carlo and his friends find an old trunk in an abandoned school and in that trunk is a cape.
Carlo's friends think it would be fun to pretend that the cape really turns him invisible.
Carlo is about to learn a valuable lesson about what it feels to be ignored.
This one was good but it felt a little bit obvious to me - I could have used more showing and less telling.
I did like how it taught Carlo - one of the popular kids - what it felt like to be invisible.
It can be a bit hard to have kids understand different perspectives that they have never experienced.
And having an invisibility cloak is a good way to show the audience exactly what it feels like to be ignored.
I do wish the book had Salvatore find his voice a bit more and not focus so much on Carlo feeling invisible but other than that, it was a quick, entertaining read!
With thanks to the author for a free copy in exchange for an honest review
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October 8, 2018
Both Big and Small in the Mirror and The Invisible Boy are parts of a bully-awareness series for elementary children. And with it being Bullying Awareness Month, it’s only suiting that we review the second book during October!
I love Mary’s tact in how she approaches this topic and handles it with such a young audience. In The Invisible Boy, Carlo and Marco return from the first book to learn a new lesson about excluding others. What starts out as a prank from his classmates turns into a new realization for Carlo as he notices how he and his friends have made someone else feel invisible.
This particular book is my favorite of the two. The illustrations are simple but convey the messages very well, the story flows excellently, and I love Carlo and Marco. They have such genuine hearts in helping others and making sure that they are doing their best to include others as well.
The discussion questions at the end make this a perfect book to add to school libraries. They’re easy to understand and encourage thinking and talking amongst the listeners.
I easily give this book 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it especially to teachers!
I received this book from the author for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are entirely my own.
This is a LiteratureApproved.com Review.
I love Mary’s tact in how she approaches this topic and handles it with such a young audience. In The Invisible Boy, Carlo and Marco return from the first book to learn a new lesson about excluding others. What starts out as a prank from his classmates turns into a new realization for Carlo as he notices how he and his friends have made someone else feel invisible.
This particular book is my favorite of the two. The illustrations are simple but convey the messages very well, the story flows excellently, and I love Carlo and Marco. They have such genuine hearts in helping others and making sure that they are doing their best to include others as well.
The discussion questions at the end make this a perfect book to add to school libraries. They’re easy to understand and encourage thinking and talking amongst the listeners.
I easily give this book 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it especially to teachers!
I received this book from the author for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are entirely my own.
This is a LiteratureApproved.com Review.
August 3, 2018
Another great book for children to learn how to treat others.
This book is the second of three books helping kids to learn how to help with bullies.
This is about not fitting in with the other kids. Feeling left out when the whole school is doing things on the playground and after school.
Mary has hit the nail on the head with another book to help children with dealing with problems and bullies.
I cannot wait for the last of the series is out so I can again share a book with that will help my grandchildren see things in a different light.
SUPER, Mary, Aryana and Christian love the books and are waiting patiently for the next one.
I will recommend all of your books the next time I go to the library with them!
Well done!
This book is the second of three books helping kids to learn how to help with bullies.
This is about not fitting in with the other kids. Feeling left out when the whole school is doing things on the playground and after school.
Mary has hit the nail on the head with another book to help children with dealing with problems and bullies.
I cannot wait for the last of the series is out so I can again share a book with that will help my grandchildren see things in a different light.
SUPER, Mary, Aryana and Christian love the books and are waiting patiently for the next one.
I will recommend all of your books the next time I go to the library with them!
Well done!
April 18, 2018
**I received a free ePub copy from the author in exchange for an honest rating. Receiving a free copy in no way influenced my rating.**
March 2, 2018
A wonderful story about school children learning the values of inclusion, and friendship. Anti-bullying is at the forefront of todays topics in school and the author has done a beautiful job at addressing the issue. The discussion questions included at the end of the book are great conversation pieces that you and your children can openly speak about.
June 23, 2018
My daughters and I read this book and discussed it. We all really liked this book as it does make you realize what it is like to feel ignored or left out. I thought this book was well put in a way that not only can children understand but teens and adults can understand. I think more teachers should have kids read this book as it may help kids understand to not treat people like they don't matter or that they are nothing. I will recommend my friends and family to read this book!
November 13, 2017
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(Disclaimer: I got a free copy from Author. This does not affect my review in anyway)
Review: This is a children’s book that focuses on teaching one very important message. It’s done very well and gets the point across very clearly. I liked it. Some children’s books, I find tend to try to teach too much. So it gets a little confusing whats the message, the book is trying to get across. Not in this case.
The main message; don’t treat people as if they are invisible. Can also teach a big range of other things too, and leads to other things. Children who think they are ‘invisible’ can have so many emotional issues. Or can lead to other underlying issues. This is going to get a little dark but ‘If I am invisible, no one will notice if I am gone’. You may not think it a huge issue but in reality its one of the biggest. So the main message taught is so important.
Right moving from that depressing thought. The illustrations are very simple and very well done. They pair well with the story being told. The book is short which can also be viewed as another good point. Some children’s attention span/patience isn’t very long. Hell my attention span is rubbish. So short is good for helping keep the message/story simple.
(Disclaimer: I got a free copy from Author. This does not affect my review in anyway)
Review: This is a children’s book that focuses on teaching one very important message. It’s done very well and gets the point across very clearly. I liked it. Some children’s books, I find tend to try to teach too much. So it gets a little confusing whats the message, the book is trying to get across. Not in this case.
The main message; don’t treat people as if they are invisible. Can also teach a big range of other things too, and leads to other things. Children who think they are ‘invisible’ can have so many emotional issues. Or can lead to other underlying issues. This is going to get a little dark but ‘If I am invisible, no one will notice if I am gone’. You may not think it a huge issue but in reality its one of the biggest. So the main message taught is so important.
Right moving from that depressing thought. The illustrations are very simple and very well done. They pair well with the story being told. The book is short which can also be viewed as another good point. Some children’s attention span/patience isn’t very long. Hell my attention span is rubbish. So short is good for helping keep the message/story simple.
November 22, 2017
This e-book is a great tool for teachers and parents. Children see what it feels like to have no friends at school. It enables them to see things from another person's point of view. The questions at the end of the story help children think of ways that they can help other children.
The illustrations are fantastic. This author spares no expense when it comes to the illustrations in her books.
May 16, 2020
Mary Feliciani tackles a serious issue with an easy-to-read children’s story in The Invisible Boy! Carlo learns what it’s like to feel invisible at school, something that sounds cool but is far from it. Feliciani highlights the emotional effects of bullying at a young age in a way that grabs you right by the heart! This story is a great way to address the issue of bullying, especially with elementary-aged kiddos. If you have kiddos, or know someone that struggles with this issue, definitely check this one out!
October 23, 2017
This book was a great little story about how a person can feel invisible and inadequate in a social setting. The moral of the story applies to children and adults alike. The illustrations are wonderful as well. My nephew and I enjoyed the book. Thank you.
November 7, 2017
The Invisible Boy
I think that the story in this book is something that many people can relate to, even adults. Many people have felt at one time or another that they didn't belong. This book shows children who do feel that they belong what it feels like to be friendless.
I think that the story in this book is something that many people can relate to, even adults. Many people have felt at one time or another that they didn't belong. This book shows children who do feel that they belong what it feels like to be friendless.
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