Visible - by David Soren (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In this highly illustrated sequel to Invisible, J.J. must not only continue to navigate his Crohn's disease but also step up to support a family member following a devastating diagnosis. For fans of Wink and Wonder.

J.J. Sugar has finally gotten into a groove with Norm, the leather-clad manifestation of his invisible disease. With the rock-solid support of his family, his best friend, and his trusty gassyologist, his disease has been unusually cooperative. J.J.'s even scored a summer job at a local animation studio!

While J.J. tries to make a good impression, Norm makes a new friend named Seymour and unintentionally puts J.J. and his entire family at risk. Basking in the glow of friendship, Norm fails to notice Seymour tracking a member of J.J.'s family like an assassin. Now, the Sugars have to face a new, not-so hidden disease. With the clock ticking, Norm must figure out how to stop Seymour and fix the mess he's made before it's too late.

Review Quotes

"Norm, the chaotic Crohn's monster is back--and this time, he's got J.J.'s back! Proving that even hidden diseases can shine brightly, Norm fights to save Dad with humor, heart, and heroic grit in David Soren's newest must-read middle grade masterpiece."--Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of Dog Man

"The book's strength lies in its candid treatment of the effects of chronic health conditions on families' daily lives."--Kirkus Reviews

"Offer[s] readers with chronic diseases a pathway to owning their conditions rather than being owned by them."--Booklist

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.