Invisible Stanley [Paperback]

Jeff Brown (Author), Steve Bjorkman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Trophy Chapter Books

One morning after a terrible storm, the Lambchop family can't find Stanley. Then they hear his voice. They see a lump under his covers. But he just doesn't seem to be there. And then they realize the truth -- Stanley has become invisible!

At first Stanley likes invisibility. He can help along a shy couple's romance. He can make the world's most unusual television appearance. He can even fight crime -- and win!

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.

About the Author

Born in New York City, Jeff Brown has been a story editor and assistant film producer in Hollywood. He has worked on the editorial staffs of The New Yorker and the Saturday Evening Post, and his stories have appeared in these magazines and many others. Mr. Brown is the author of several other books about the Lambchop family, including Flat Stanley, Stanley and the Magic Lamp, and Invisible Stanley, all published by HarperCollins.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: HarperTrophy; 1st edition (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064420299
• ISBN-13: 978-0064420297
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,864,759 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.