43 pages • 1 hour read
Christina Diaz GonzalezInvisible
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez follows five students—George, Sara, Dayara, Miguel, and Nico—who are grouped together for community service due to their Latinx heritage but initially clash. As they navigate personal challenges and work to help a homeless mother and daughter, they form a bond and ultimately earn recognition for their efforts. Sensitive topics such as homelessness and discrimination are discussed.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez highlight its engaging story and diverse, relatable characters, which resonate well with young readers. Critics praise its compelling portrayal of friendship and social issues. Some feel, however, that the plot pacing could be uneven. Overall, it's regarded as a thought-provoking and heartfelt middle-grade novel.
Who Should Read Invisible?
Readers who enjoy Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez are typically pre-teens and young teens who appreciate diverse, character-driven stories. They are fans of books like Wonder by R.J. Palacio and New Kid by Jerry Craft. They seek narratives that explore themes of identity, empathy, and social issues through relatable, engaging characters.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
GN260LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Education
Race / Racism
Education
Relationships: Friendship
Identity: Language
Society: Immigration