The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Monster Mash: A Graphic Novel - by Doogie Horner (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"Can't be missed!" --Max Brallier, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth

Halloween is the best time of year for the Invisible Boy! And this year, he's excited to pretend to be a ghost and spy on some older kids, and scare them as well.

But when those kids figure out their secret, Stanley and Gene make a dangerous bargain: compete with the teens to build the scariest haunted house, or their invisibility power will be exposed.

With Stan's imagination and Gene's inventing skills, it should be an easy win. But after all of their animatronic monsters come to life and have Stan's sister is in their sights, it'll take a lot of new gadgets and wily ideas to save the day.

Fans of funny, fast-paced shenanigans will love Invisible Boy's most action-packed adventure yet!

Review Quotes

"Hilarious, hectic, and gleefully unpredictable . . . The cartoon action is frenzied
and fun, right till the last absurd, clever turn." --Kirkus Reviews on Zeroes to Heroes

Praise for The Adventures of Invisible Boy
A Junior Library Guild selection
A Read with Jenna Junior Summer 2024 Pick
The Week Junior Favorite Graphic Novel of the Year

★ "[Horner's] unique humor throughout the text provides genuine laughs and unexpected character reactions. . . Horner pulls back for moments of serenity, as the two protagonists struggle with making friends and finding their place, which further adds to the charm and authenticity of a story that could easily have become cliché. His artistic style feels reminiscent of Calvin and Hobbes, giving a simple and timeless feel to the book while simultaneously adding to the ridiculousness of the situations and the superhero action. A surprise hit." -Booklist (starred review)

"Packed with witty humor and thrilling adventure, this graphic novel will draw fans of 'Captain Underpants' and belongs on middle grade library shelves. . . Horner skillfully delves into deep themes such as parental expectations, social acceptance, and self-worth in a manner that will resonate with middle graders. The exciting build-up to the epic climax of the story will keep readers wanting more and eager for the promised follow-up." -School Library Journal

"Horner channels vintage Cartoon Network-esque tomfoolery in this hilarious graphic novel romp . . . [The] illustrations are inviting, and the plot is replete with clever gags stuffed into every panel . . . An easy-going, fun-to-read treat that juxtaposes belly laughs with thoughtful explorations of anxiety." --Publishers Weekly

"Raucous . . . Action-packed artwork feels reminiscent of comic strips or animated shows . . . A fun-filled adventure that celebrates the true superpowers of the middle-grade imagination: chaos and creativity." --Kirkus Reviews

"On the first day of school, a new kid and an evil genius are about to collide. Our hero may be invisible--but The Adventures of Invisible Boy can't be missed!" --Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth

"Doogie Horner is truly a mad scientist of comics, and he's created an endlessly delightful madcap adventure of mayhem and mischief in this book!" --Chad Sell, author of The Cardboard Kingdom

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