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 The Invisible Boy

by Trudy Ludwig
illustration by Patrice Barton

One of the hard truths of childhood is addressed in Ludwig’s story of Brian and his experience of “invisibility” at school. When a new child arrives, he has his own issues of not belonging but a friendship is formed between them. Barton’s gentle pastels enhance the child-centered point of view. And it is a subtle but effective device to gradually change Brian from gray lines and washes to full color as he becomes “visible” to his classmates.