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Reuben, a twelve‑year‑old protagonist, stumbles across an antique watch hidden in a wall. This watch grants invisibility, drawing him into a high‑stakes quest to thwart the sinister anti‑hero The Smoke and his henchmen, the Directions. With the help of his friends—Penny, Jack, and the wise Mrs. Genevieve—Reuben must navigate danger, confront moral dilemmas, and ultimately decide whether to embrace heroism or remain true to his honest nature.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Trenton Lee Stewart
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