Invisible, David Soren
Invisible, David Soren
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Invisible
The (Sort of) True Story of Me and My Hidden Disease

Author: David Soren

Narrator: David Soren

Unabridged: 4 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/14/2025


Synopsis

From the director of the Captain Underpants movie and Turbo comes a middle grade novel full of humor and heart that captures the rollercoaster ride of growing up with an invisible disability. For fans of Wink and Wonder!

"A hilarious and unforgettable tale of triumph over trauma that nobody can see."—Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of Dog Man

J.J. Sugar was only eight years old when he discovered that he could really draw. Like…better than anyone else in class (no offense to the other kids!). After winning a citywide poster design contest, his dream of becoming an animator was born.

Unfortunately for J.J., that same year, he also discovered his curse. After not feeling well for several weeks, he went to the doctor for some tests. (Actually, lots and lots and lots of tests.) And when his doctor dropped the diagnosis—Crohn’s disease—J.J. was suddenly no longer alone on the exam table. Sitting next to him was a giant, sarcastic, leather-wearing CREATURE: Norm, the not-so-invisible embodiment of J.J.'s chronic disease. And Norm seems bent on ruining his life.

Now, J.J. must navigate the twists and turns of middle school and his bowels. But maybe he won’t have to do it alone…

About The Author

David Soren grew up in Canada and now lives in California with his wife and two children. After attending Sheridan College’s classical animation program, he was recruited by DreamWorks Animation, where he worked for over twenty years on many of their most beloved franchises, including Shrek, Chicken Run, and How to Train Your Dragon. He directed and cowrote Turbo, Captain Underpants, and Under the Boardwalk. Invisible is his first book.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Aviones de papel on March 31, 2018

Eloy moreno es un escritor brillantísimo. Este es sin duda el mejor libro sobre bullying que he leído en mi vida, me ha parecido muy real y me ha evocado muchísimas cosas, ha sido muy fuerte para mí leer algo así. He leído todos los libros que este autor ha publicado anteriormente, y me han gustado......more

Goodreads review by Coco on December 21, 2024

Este libro es TAN NECESARIO que deberíamos leerlo todos. Refleja la situación de muchos niños a día de hoy de una manera inocente y pura como un niño pequeño puede verla, aunque no deja de ser horrible y conseguir que se te ponga un nudo en el pecho. Diciembre 2024. Sigo pensando que este libro es tan......more

Goodreads review by Alaska on January 25, 2023

Mi corazón ha sido despedazado en miles de pedacitos. No esperaba que me gustara tanto e incluso afectó mis emociones. Para mi esta es un lectura necesaria y que definitivamente todo el mundo debería leer.......more

Goodreads review by Carol✨ on March 15, 2021

INVISIBLE, es uno de esos libros que te llegan a lo más profundo del corazón, te conmueve, emociona, de los que dejan huella.💗 Refleja una historia dura, triste, que transmite el sufrimiento al que se enfrenta un adolescente en su día a día. Por desgracia una realidad, aún existente en nuestra socied......more

Goodreads review by recontraluchita on January 09, 2024

(3.5) entiendo porque todo el mundo dice que es un libro necesario de leer, y estoy súper a favor del mensaje que quiere dar sin embargo, siento que en algunas partes la manera en la que intenta transmitir ciertas ideas no es del todo la correcta igual lo recomiendo sólo hubieron algunas cosas que me......more


Quotes

"At once heartfelt and humorous...Soren’s energetic artwork gives life to both human and imaginary characters."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A hilarious and unforgettable tale of triumph over trauma that nobody can see."—Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of Dog Man

“Funny, fearless, and full of heart. Invisible nails the weird, frustrating reality of living with something other people can’t see—and turns it into a wild, hilarious, unforgettable story. I wish I had a book like this when I was a kid."—Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth and Eerie Elementary

"Hilarious, heartfelt, original, and important. This book made me laugh and cry—sometimes on the same page."—Lauren Lapkus, actor and comedian

"The story is strongest when its spry humor and J.J.’s passion for comics and cartoons shine through...The black-and-white spot illustrations throughout are dynamic and humorous...Lively and well intentioned."—Kirkus Reviews

"A lively narrative enriched with comics pages and cartoon caricatures...that may prove helpful, or at least reassuring, to readers with relatable physical challenges."—Booklist

"It’s that playful candor about his own experience with chronic illness that makes this book so inviting...Meanwhile, black-and-white ink cartoons add depth to the story and showcase J.J.’s growth as an artist. Pair with Whale Eyes for a double whammy of nuanced memoir-adjacent takes on art and disability."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books