Invisible Stanley (Flat Stanley) [Paperback]

Jeff Brown (Author), Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Flat Stanley

Disappearing act

One morning, after a terrible storm, Stanley Lambchop is nowhere to be found. His family can hear him, and there is a lump under his covers, but no one can find him! Just where is that boy?

Then they discover the truth -- Stanley is invisible! At first, Stanley is very busy. There's so much for an invisible boy to do. But will he stay that way forever?

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-3-Stanley Lambchop continues his antics begun in Flat Stanley (1964) and Stanley and the Magic Lamp (1996, both HarperCollins). This time, he disappears during an electrical storm. He takes advantage of his invisibility, helping to steady a new bike rider and avoid the jeers of older children, and helping a shy man propose to his sweetheart by saying "marry me" for him. Stanley also gives his younger brother the spotlight by appearing (or rather not appearing) on a talk show to assist him with magic tricks. And finally, he helps foil a bank robbery attempt. Bjorkman's simple, cartoonlike sketches add to the humorous episodes that are sure to tickle the funny bones of early chapter-book readers.
Christina Dorr, Calcium Primary School, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Jeff Brown created the beloved character of Flat Stanley as a bedtime story for his sons. He has written other outrageous books about the Lambchop family, including Flat Stanley, Stanley and the Magic Lamp, Invisible Stanley, Stanley's Christmas Adventure, Stanley in Space, and Stanley, Flat Again!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (August 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060097922
• ISBN-13: 978-0060097929
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #305,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invisible Stanley, July 17, 2000

By 

michael trepp (seattle, wa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invisible Stanley (Paperback)

One of the most memorable books that was ever read to me as a child was Flat Stanley. While searching for this book 24 years later I disovered Invisible Stanley. Invisible Stanley serves up the same type of fun with its title character discovering the ups and downs of being different while learning important lessons along the way; lessons such as teamwork, honesty, compassion, and the importance of family. And even though Harry is invisible for a time the illustrations allow kids to see Harry nontheless. Before Harry Potter ever thrilled the masses Stanley Lambchop thrilled one little boy, and 24 years later he's done it again as Invisible Stanley. This book is great for kids of all ages but especially for those who aren't quite old enough for Harry Potter. A great bedtime story to read to your kids.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Invisible Stanley, April 4, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Invisible Stanley (Paperback)

I didn't like Invisible Stanley because it didn't have enough action or character's thoughts and feelings. Flat Stanley is much better than Invisible Stanley.I like how Stanley gets flat by a bulletin board.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book in world, March 14, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Invisible Stanley (Paperback)

I like this book because the little boy gets invisible. He helps
his brothers do the magic tricks. then when the blittle boy is losing in the race but then stanley takes off his balloon and goes help the little kid.