Vanishing Act - (Float) by Laura Martin (Hardcover)

About the Book

Thirteen-year-old Hank must overcome his inconvenient invisibility to save Camp Outlier from a saboteur--and win the camp-wide challenge.

Book Synopsis

Fans of the Percy Jackson series and John David Anderson will love this sequel to the acclaimed novel Float, in which inconveniently invisible Hank must find a way to save Camp Outlier from a saboteur--and win the camp-wide challenge.

Hank, Emerson, and their friends have returned to Camp Outlier for another summer of fun and shenanigans. Hank won't let his RISK (Recurring Incident of the Strange Kind) factor of inconvenient invisibility stop him from having the best summer ever, even when it starts mysteriously turning people and objects around him invisible too. But between his invisibility and an internet celebrity joining their cabin, camp clown Hank is struggling to maintain his spotlight.

Hank knows that if he can win the camp-wide challenge for his team, all eyes will be back on him (or, at least, on where everyone thinks the invisible kid is standing). But as the finish line approaches, it becomes clear that someone is trying to sabotage Camp Outlier--and Hank's pursuit of camp-wide glory puts him in serious danger.

Laura Martin's books are the perfect blend of humor and heart, starring deeply relatable characters and highlighting classic middle grade themes in engaging, creative ways.

Review Quotes

Praise for Float: "A fun, funny, and fast-paced summer camp romp full of pranks, plot-twists and goofy superpowers. Emerson's adventures (and misadventures) teach us that the greatest power of all comes from the friends who push us to overcome our perceived limitations and make the most of every moment."--John David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted
-- John David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted

"Simply superb. Martin's novel feels exactly like summer camp should; the antics of the boys and the friendships they develop will make readers wish they were roasting marshmallows in the woods with their best friends."
-- ALA Booklist

"With lots of action, great dialogue, and plenty of humor, Martin's style and tone are reminiscent of Gordon Korman and Dan Gutman." -- School Library Journal

"Martin conjures a sense of wonder and whimsy." -- Publishers Weekly