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Invisible Emmie — Content Guide for Parents

By Terri LibensonHarperCollins2017-05-02ISBN 9780062484932192 pages
Invisible Emmie

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries.

This is the story of two totally different girls—
quiet, shy, artistic Emmie
popular, outgoing, athletic Katie
—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. . . .

All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary novel.

And don't miss Terri Libenson's next book, Positively Izzy!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Invisible Emmie appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in 'Invisible Emmie'. The narrative focuses on the emotional experiences of middle school girls rather than physical confrontations or violence. No scary content is present in the book. The story addresses middle school anxieties but does not include frightening elements.

  • Does Invisible Emmie have violence?

    No violence is depicted in 'Invisible Emmie'. The narrative focuses on the emotional experiences of middle school girls rather than physical confrontations or violence.

  • Does Invisible Emmie have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story addresses middle school anxieties but does not include frightening elements.

  • Does Invisible Emmie have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes present in the story.

  • Does Invisible Emmie have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot point in 'Invisible Emmie'. The story focuses on the experiences of two girls without addressing racial issues explicitly.

  • Does Invisible Emmie have profanity?

    No profanity is found in 'Invisible Emmie'. The language used is appropriate for the target age group of middle school readers.

  • Does Invisible Emmie have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and social challenges faced by the characters.

  • Does Invisible Emmie have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The story revolves around middle school experiences and friendships without any explicit sexual themes.

  • Does Invisible Emmie have gender roles?

    The book explores themes of self-acceptance and personal growth, particularly through Emmie's journey to find her voice and connect with others. It portrays traditional gender roles in the context of middle school dynamics but does not critique or promote them explicitly.

  • Does Invisible Emmie have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'Invisible Emmie'. The search results reference general lists of books with LGBTQ+ characters but do not provide specific content from this book.