Books like Things that are by Andrew Clements
Adjusting to life as a blind new graduate, Alicia confronts a mysterious invisible man intent on threatening her loved ones. With help from her uniquely perceptive boyfriend—who has once faced invisibility—she must use wit and courage to protect those she cares for.
Set in a small town where the extraordinary and the everyday collide, the story blends science‑fiction intrigue with heartfelt exploration of sight, sightlessness and resilience.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Andrew Clements
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