8 Imaginative Middle-Grade Books With Invisible Characters
- Lexi McLarin
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read
It’s pure fun watching a middle grade character who can turn invisible - sneaking past bullies, uncovering secrets, and learning that sometimes the hardest part isn’t disappearing, but being truly seen.
Things Not Seen – Andrew Clements
A teenage boy wakes up invisible one morning and must uncover why it happened - and how to reverse it - in a heartfelt, humorous suburban mystery.

Invisible Emmie – Terri Libenson
A shy girl who feels “invisible” at school gets her secret notebook exposed, sparking a chain of revelations, friendships, and laugh-out-loud moments.

The Secret Keepers – Trenton Lee Stewart
A boy discovers a mysterious pocket watch that grants invisibility - and must outwit the men who’ll stop at nothing to steal it.

The Girl Who Could Not Dream – Sarah Beth Durst
A girl who steals people’s dreams stumbles upon an invisibility potion - and uncovers a mystery that puts her and her imaginary monster in danger.

The Mummy in the Attic – Mitch Mitchell
When Tom McNabb discovers an Egyptian mummy in the attic, he accidentally turns invisible - and must solve the mystery of his father’s disappearance while learning that true courage can’t hide in the shadows.

The Magic Thief – Sarah Prineas
A pickpocket who steals magical objects accidentally finds an invisibility spell - and becomes entangled in a mystery threatening the city’s magic itself.

Framed! – James Ponti
Florian Bates’ sharp observation skills make him seem invisible to the grown-ups around him - the perfect asset for solving suburban crimes with style.

The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy – William Boniface
In a town where everyone has powers except him, Ordinary Boy joins a team of quirky heroes (including one who can turn invisible) to solve a comic-book-style mystery.





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