Invisible Isabel

Written by Sally J. Pla · Illustrated by Tania de Regil

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

4.3 Goodreads · 630 ratings

208 pages· 20,943 words· Est. 3 hour read· ~650L

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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?

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