Invisible

BOOK REVIEW

INVISIBLE

Author: Eloy Moreno From the reader report by: Faye Williams

Invisible is a moving and original account of bullying, seen from the perspective of both victim and perpetrator, as well as the family members, friends, teachers and bystanders who are unable to see what’s happening, or indeed do see but choose not to intervene. The book takes its name from the victim’s supposed ‘superpower’ of being able to become invisible at will, in order to go unseen by the bully, and escape the shame and impotence he feels at not being able to stand up for himself.

Moreno’s fast-paced, matter-of-fact narrative reflects the speed with which the roles of bully and victim are established, and the ease with which it becomes part of everyday life. It is a narrative that often simply observes - watching the action and describing events as they happen – making the reader feel almost guilty at being yet another bystander in the long list of people in the boy’s life who stand by and allow the bullying to happen.

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PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE

Title INVISIBLE INVISIBLE

Author Eloy Moreno Genre Children and Youth Pages 320

ISBN 978-84-17605-53-7 Year of publication 2020 Number of editions 20 Language Spanish Spanish retail price 17.95 €

Author’s biography: Eloy Moreno’s (Castellón) passion for writing led him into the adventure of selfpublishing his first novel, El bolígrafo de gel verde (The Green Gel Ballpoint Pen) which has sold more than 200,000 copies. His second book, Lo que encontré bajo el sofá (What I Found Under the Sofa, 2013) also connected with thousands of readers, many of whom accompanied him on the journeys he makes through Toledo, reliving the plot of the book. In 2015 he published his third novel, El Regalo (The Gift), which was successful both in terms of sales and critical reception. In 2018 he published Invisible, which has now appeared in 20 editions and been translated into various languages. His last novel, Tierra (Earth, 2020), went to the top of the bestseller list as soon as it was published. He has also published the collection Cuentos para entender el mundo (Stories for Understanding the World) a book for adults and children, and a picture book, Juntos (Together, 2020). www.eloymoreno.com

Synopsis: The new novel from Eloy Moreno, an icon of more than 110,000 sales and twenty editions! This special 2020 edition includes a bonus chapter, El Dragón (The Dragon). Exciting, moving, different... Through the eyes of a child, Invisible tells a story that could be any of ours. A powerful YA and crossover novel for the same readers who enjoyed Wonder, about what it means to grow, to mature and overcome emotional problems and bullying in childhood. Who hasn’t sometimes wanted to be invisible? Who hasn’t sometimes wanted to stop being it? The trouble is that I’ve never managed to control this power: sometimes when I most wanted to be invisible, people saw me and, conversely, when I wanted everyone to see me, my body disappeared.

Publisher: Penguin Random House Penguin Random House in the Spanish-language department of international publishers Penguin Random House, which publishes books for all ages and in all formats – paper, digital or audio – in Spain, Portugal, Latin America and the United States.

Publishing rights available from: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial - CIF A08116147 Travessera de Gràcia 47-49, Barcelona, Barcelona www.penguinrandomhousegrupoeditorial.com www.megustaleer.com/libros/invisible/MES-110754 Contact: Paula Prats [paula.prats@penguinrandomhouse.com] Phone: (+34) 933 660 300 Countries where the rights have been sold: Italy (Mondadori), South Korea (Safari), Poland (Adamantan), Russia (Eksmo), Serbia (Urban Reads), Turkey (Ayrinti Yayinlari), China

Prizes and reviews: 2020 Premio Hache and first Premio Yoleo Proyecto de adaptación audiovisual (film) with Aralán Films.