Invisible Isabel
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024 · Est. 3 hour read

Invisible Isabel

By Sally J. Pla, Tania de Regil (Illustrator)

Shy Isabel must find her voice amidst chaos and fears to be heard and seen.

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208 pages· 20,943 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Isabel Beane, a quiet girl in a bustling household, feels invisible at school, overshadowed by a new, popular classmate. As her fears grow, Isabel faces the daunting challenge of speaking up. With the pressure of an important test looming and the sting of being ignored, she must confront her anxiety and find her voice. Can Isabel overcome her worry-moths and make herself heard in a world that seems too loud? Discover how she navigates the chaos and learns to stand out in a crowd.

From the publisher

From award-winning author Sally J. Pla comes an illustrated middle grade novel about introverted Isabel Beane, who learns to speak up to quiet her worries. This thoughtful, earnest story is perfect for fans of Elana K. Arnold and Leslie Connor.Isabel Beane is a shy girl who lives in a home full of havoc and hubbub and hullabaloo. With five siblings, there is always too much too much-ness.At school, there’s a new girl who is immediately popular, but she’s also not very nice to one person–Isabel.Isabel has never felt more invisible. She begins to get bombarded by fears, like being abandoned by her classmates and taking the upcoming Extremely Important standardized test. Her fears feel like worry-moths that flutter in her belly. With every passing day, they seem to get stronger and stronger. How can Invisible Isabel make people listen?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Words
20,943
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~650L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about schoolBooks about familyBooks about anxietyBooks about confidence
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
551192
Publication
Published
July 9, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063268852

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