I would like to share a new book called Invisible by Eloy Moreno Book Review the Author of Wonder one of mine and Charlie’s favorite books of all time. We received the book in exchange for this review and inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase. A Powerful Story About Bullying, Hope, and Being Seen
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Invisible is a powerful and emotional novel that explores the effects of bullying, loneliness, and mental health through the eyes of a young boy who believes becoming “invisible” is the only way to escape being hurt.
While written for middle-grade readers, some scenes and themes may be upsetting for sensitive children. I recommend parents read the book first or read it alongside their child so you can discuss the important topics it raises, including kindness, empathy, self-worth, and the importance of asking a trusted adult for help.
This book offers wonderful opportunities for meaningful family conversations and could also be a valuable addition to a homeschool health or character education curriculum.
For my family Invisible was one of those books that stays with you long after you’ve turned the final page. The Author has created an emotional, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about bullying which my family has deal with first hand, mental health again something we’ve dealt with first hand, and the importance of speaking up before it’s too late.
When I opened the media kit, one phrase immediately caught my attention: “Books Change Lives.” Those three simple words couldn’t be more true. Books have a way of helping us understand one another, reminding us we are not alone, and sometimes even giving us the courage to have conversations we’ve been afraid to start.
That message perfectly describes Invisible. The Author creates a story that follows a thirteen-year-old boy who wakes up in a hospital with no memory of how he got there. As pieces of the past slowly return, he remembers the secret he believes has protected him from the cruelty around him—he has the power to become invisible.
Of course, the “invisibility” isn’t about magic. It represents the heartbreaking feeling so many children experience when they are bullied, ignored, or made to feel like they don’t matter. It’s a powerful metaphor that readers of all ages will understand.
One of my favorite things about this novel is that it isn’t told from only one point of view. Instead, readers experience the story through the eyes of the boy, his parents, his teachers, his friends, and even the bully himself. I thought the story might become confusing at times or hard for Charlie and David to understand but it wasn’t.
Seeing every perspective helps readers understand how bullying affects not only the victim but everyone around them. As soon as I heard this book was perfect for fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio, I knew Charlie would want to read the story and to share it with Bradley. Once I finished the story and sharing it with David.
My family absolutely love the Wonder books and movie. They have become favorites in our home because they remind us how important kindness really is. Sadly, bullying isn’t just something that happens in books. It happens in real life not only to kids but adults as well.
Charlie and even Suzzane were bullied when he was younger. Now, my nephew Jason is being by a kid in his school. Thankfully, my family discovered each of the incidents and what was happening before things became even worse. We were able to get all the kids the help they needed.
I even removed Suzzane and Charlie from the school where the bullying was taking place. Which lead to me homeschooling both Suzzie and Charlie. I will always be grateful that we learned about it when we did because not every family is that fortunate.
Bullying doesn’t simply disappear when childhood ends. One of my closest friends is still working through the effects of bullying many years later from her dad and is now attending counseling because of what happened during her younger years.
Those painful experiences don’t always stay in the past. They often follow people into adulthood, affecting confidence, relationships, and mental health for years to come. That is one reason Invisible touched my heart so deeply and its why I believe every parent and teacher should share this story with every child they come into contact with.
I also appreciated learning about what inspired Eloy Moreno to write Invisible. He has shared that the novel grew from a conversation with a close friend who finally revealed, twenty-five years later, that she had been severely bullied in school. She had never even told her parents. Despite all those years passing, she still cried when talking about her experiences and even avoided walking near the person who bullied her whenever they crossed paths.
That story reminds us that bullying leaves wounds we cannot always see. Invisible shines a light on the silent stories carried by countless children and adults who have suffered in silence. It also challenges those who witnessed bullying but chose not to get involved. Sometimes looking away can hurt just as much as the bullying itself.
Although this can be a difficult book to read because of the subject matter, I believe it is an incredibly important one. It opens the door for conversations between parents and children, teachers and students, and friends who may be struggling in silence.
If reading this book encourages even one child to tell someone they are being bullied—or inspires one adult to step in and help—then it has accomplished something truly meaningful.
I highly recommend Invisible for middle-grade readers, parents, teachers, school counselors, and anyone who wants to better understand the lasting effects of bullying and the incredible importance of kindness.
Release Date: August 4, 2026
Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers
Suggested Reading Age: 10–13 years
Price: $8.99
Books really can change lives, and I believe Invisible has the power to help readers feel seen, understood, and hopeful. Sometimes that’s exactly what someone needs.
About the Book:
When a thirteen-year-old boy is bullied at school, he discovers an ability to turn “invisible.” An emotional and compelling portrayal of bullying and mental health, perfect for fans of RJ Palacio’s Wonder.
“…I decided to find a new power, one so great they wouldn’t be able to hurt me at all. And I finally found it.”
“Which power was that?”
“I have the power to make myself invisible.”
A boy wakes up in a hospital room with no memory of how he got there.
As time passes, the pieces of what happened that fateful day start falling into place, and the boy remembers his secret: he has the power to become invisible.
But the boy is hesitant to tell anyone the truth. What will they think of him if they find out the reason he gained this ability? And what if it makes everything worse?
Told in alternating perspectives following the boy, his friends, his parents, his teacher, as well as his bully, the events of that day are slowly revealed through flashbacks. A heart wrenching and powerful read for anyone who has ever felt “invisible.”
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
