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Invisible
by
Jeanne Bannon (Goodreads Author)
Lola’s not pretty. Lola’s not popular. Lola wishes she could disappear … and then one day she does just that...
For seventeen-year-old Lola Savullo, life is a struggle. Born to funky parents who are more in than she could ever be, Lola’s dream of becoming a writer makes her an outsider even in her own home. Bullied and despised, Lola still has the support of her best pal Ch...more
For seventeen-year-old Lola Savullo, life is a struggle. Born to funky parents who are more in than she could ever be, Lola’s dream of becoming a writer makes her an outsider even in her own home. Bullied and despised, Lola still has the support of her best pal Ch...more
Kindle Edition, 1st Edition
Published
September 7th 2011
by Solstice Publishing
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The story opens with line, “Lola, get your suit on and help supervise the pool.” This simple instruction from Lola’s fellow camp counselor sets in motion a series of events that are both wondrous and heartbreaking.
Lola Savullo, overweight and “freakishly tall” has never been seen in a bathing suit in her three summers working at Inglewood Day Camp. She has no choice. She wraps a towel around her thick waist and braces...more
The story opens with line, “Lola, get your suit on and help supervise the pool.” This simple instruction from Lola’s fellow camp counselor sets in motion a series of events that are both wondrous and heartbreaking.
Lola Savullo, overweight and “freakishly tall” has never been seen in a bathing suit in her three summers working at Inglewood Day Camp. She has no choice. She wraps a towel around her thick waist and braces...more
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Oh my goodness...I just read this book in one afternoon!!!! I seriously couldn't put it down. Who hasn't wanted to disappear at one point in there life? This was an incredible story of finding peace with who you are..inside and out. I loved Lola because she was such a real character, not like most books you read where the women seem to be gorgeous all the time. Lola is an average girl with self esteem issues. In this story she learns that her new ability makes her special. With the help of her...more
Freakishly tall and overweight, Lola Savullo doesn’t fit in at home or at school. Her parents are “middle-aged teenagers,” and her older sister is the queen of snark. Lola is a senior who’s never been on a date, she and her best friend, Charlie, have been labeled lesbos. Now the cute boy she thought might—just might—possibly like her in return suddenly is hanging with the cool and cruel crowd.
But Lola has more than just Charlie’s friendship; she has her Grandmother Rose. She also has a scary yet...more
But Lola has more than just Charlie’s friendship; she has her Grandmother Rose. She also has a scary yet...more
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I was totally engaged in this outstanding novel about growing up. If you have ever been bullied and felt powerless - and at some time I am sure most people have - you will relate to this story.
Lola, overweight and very tall, is targeted by four bullies at her school. Unable to cope with this, her mind finds a way to become invisible and through this she manages to become an adult.
I highly recommend this outstanding novel and hope the author continues to produce novels to this high standard. Inv...more
Lola, overweight and very tall, is targeted by four bullies at her school. Unable to cope with this, her mind finds a way to become invisible and through this she manages to become an adult.
I highly recommend this outstanding novel and hope the author continues to produce novels to this high standard. Inv...more
Written in a fresh and fun voice, 'Invisible' by Jeanne Bannon tells the story of overweight misfit Lola, who has the uncanny ability to become invisible at any given moment. The story moves along at a swift pace, and I enjoyed watching Lola learn to accept herself -- and deal with the temptation of revenge. A very enjoyable read.
This is a great book for teens. The voice and style are perfect for the target audience. As an adult, I enjoyed the story of an overweight girl who learns to love herself, and I was touched by how she came to grips with a totally understandable need for revenge. The story moves along at a good pace, the secondary characters are interesting and believable. The touches of humour were a lot of fun. Highly recommended.
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I was simply moved beyond ecstasy as the characters moved through time and space and captured my attention. I cried when Gran died. There is always, well I hope for all, a Gran that can support, be that ear, when no one hears or listen, Gran is always there. I love it!
Invisible was such an enjoyable read. Well thought out characters that peak interest and emotions—Lola is someone you fall in love with from the first page. I cried, laughed, and rooted for her the whole way. Highly recommend for all ages. Bannon plants a different seed for the way young adults might view bullying.
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Oh how I loved this book! I can easily say this one of my favorite young adult books this year. The author portrays the characters in a very realistic manner, making this a story that will easily resonate with anyone who has ever been a victim of bullying or self esteem issues!
Lola Savullo's life has always been a struggle. She is in her senior year in high school and because of her weight and size she has always been bullied. Not only is she bullied at school, but she doesn't really see eye to...more
Lola Savullo's life has always been a struggle. She is in her senior year in high school and because of her weight and size she has always been bullied. Not only is she bullied at school, but she doesn't really see eye to...more
Lola Savullo is heavy, hates wearing a swimsuit. There's a dysfunctional family, caught up in their own narcissistic existences, except for Grandma Rose, who seems to understand Lola and her unusual way of dealing with the incessant bullying by most other teens in her school.
Lola's BFF calls the ability a superpower. Lola thinks differently, it's an escape, a way of avoiding the hurtful words and painful punches and slaps – both physical and verbal. What can she do? Lola disappears when she's ov...more
Lola's BFF calls the ability a superpower. Lola thinks differently, it's an escape, a way of avoiding the hurtful words and painful punches and slaps – both physical and verbal. What can she do? Lola disappears when she's ov...more
"Invisible" by Jeanne Bannon is a YA novel that people of all ages can read and easily relate to. It tackles the problem of bullying and learning to love yourself, told from the prospective of a 17-year-old highschool student.
Lola just wants to get through the last couple months of highschool with her BFF Charlie, and to stay off the radar of bullies who taunt her about her weight, and about her best friend being a lesbian. Something strange begins to happen after these episodes when Lola discov...more
Lola just wants to get through the last couple months of highschool with her BFF Charlie, and to stay off the radar of bullies who taunt her about her weight, and about her best friend being a lesbian. Something strange begins to happen after these episodes when Lola discov...more
I 'met' Jeanne Bannon on Book Blogs, oddly enough, on the day that she was announcing a 1-day giveaway of her book. Reading the synopsis, I just had to grab a copy.
Seriously? How often do you get to read about a girl who can disappear? Something I would have loved to be able to do at her age.
Written in first-person, from Lola's perspective, Ms. Bannon seems to understand what it feels like to not fit in - with one's peers and even one's own family. She paints a picture of unhappiness and person...more
Seriously? How often do you get to read about a girl who can disappear? Something I would have loved to be able to do at her age.
Written in first-person, from Lola's perspective, Ms. Bannon seems to understand what it feels like to not fit in - with one's peers and even one's own family. She paints a picture of unhappiness and person...more
The Girl Who Could Disappear
We live in an age where people are judged by their appearance and not the content of their character. Author Jeanne Bannon understands the problem and its effects on teens. So this talented writer wrote Invisible.
Lola Savullo is a high school senior confronted with a multitude of problems. First, she’s very tall and fat, she thinks she’s ugly, and she can’t seem to fit in anywhere, not even in her own family. Her best friend, Charlie Menardi, is a lesbian, and her Gra...more
We live in an age where people are judged by their appearance and not the content of their character. Author Jeanne Bannon understands the problem and its effects on teens. So this talented writer wrote Invisible.
Lola Savullo is a high school senior confronted with a multitude of problems. First, she’s very tall and fat, she thinks she’s ugly, and she can’t seem to fit in anywhere, not even in her own family. Her best friend, Charlie Menardi, is a lesbian, and her Gra...more
Being the big girl in her family is hard enough but for 5' 9" Lola Savullo it's even worse because she's overweight and forced to wear a bathing suit during her summer job as a camp counselor. Not anticipating having to wear it she didn't even shave her legs and sadly her towel doesn't cover up much. Humiliated beyond belief Lola is in for a shock when she realizes that she's become invisible.
Now eight months later she's about to graduate from high school and since it never happened again she's...more
Lola Savullo is easily the best part about reading Invisible. A sweet character going through the awkwardness of figuring out herself and reconciling her dreams to her parents' wishes, Lola has a lot to work out through the course of the book. While this alone makes her a character who is easy to bond to, she is also dealing with her self-image and that is what seals the deal for making her a memorable character.
Though there were times that I was reading this book and felt it was a little 'young...more
Though there were times that I was reading this book and felt it was a little 'young...more
Lola is the best part of this book. She is likable and sweet, easy to connect to. When she discovers that she has a unique ability, to turn herself invisible, she also has to consider just why she has that ability. Many wish for the chance to become invisible, but is it all that it's chalked up to be?
In school, Lola is picked on and bullied fairly extensively, she doesn't fare too well at home, either. Her best friend keeps her sane. When her best friend and her come up with an idea to make the...more
Invisible by Jeanne Bannon is a delightful tale of one teenager's struggle against the stigma of being different than the crowd. Lola is a senior in high school and not only does she not fit in there, she doesn't fit in her own family. Her parents and sister are all tiny, willowy and wacky. Lola, is a tall, big girl with a penchant for writing.
When Lola experiences a particularly cruel attack by the school bullies she disappears. She struggles to figure out what happened until it happens a secon...more
When Lola experiences a particularly cruel attack by the school bullies she disappears. She struggles to figure out what happened until it happens a secon...more
Oct 17, 2011
Amber
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
tennagers 13 and up
Invisible Review:
Being in middle school I’ve seen all kinds of teenagers. I’ve met all kinds of teenagers. Not only does this book nail the idea of how real it is, but it shows that you can grow up very fast. I loved that the character didn’t hide anything, her thoughts and feelings were real and not at all corny or fake. I didn’t like that the beginning was a little confusing, but I quickly got that time had passed by fast and was able to enjoy the rest of the story. I wish every teenager could...more
Being in middle school I’ve seen all kinds of teenagers. I’ve met all kinds of teenagers. Not only does this book nail the idea of how real it is, but it shows that you can grow up very fast. I loved that the character didn’t hide anything, her thoughts and feelings were real and not at all corny or fake. I didn’t like that the beginning was a little confusing, but I quickly got that time had passed by fast and was able to enjoy the rest of the story. I wish every teenager could...more
I loved this book. So many of us were Lola, the awkward girl who continued the abuse upon herself that others dished out and convinced her she deserved. And so many of us were Charlie, kind and awkward, who chose to be tough and bold to hide the pain we felt at every verbal slap and every undeserved insult. I was a Charlie and, yes, I found my Lola and the two of us were an impenetrable force that survived the bullies because we had each other's backs. This book hit very close to home for me. I,...more
Apr 10, 2012
Jamie (LadyJai) Dement
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
teenagers who are on the brunt end of a bully, or teenage girls not happy with who they are
I won an e-copy of this book via the author's blog: http://beyondwordsblog.blogspot.com/
I am a slow reader, as I like to enjoy the book. But I also am doing many other things, like writing my own. So, it took me a little while to finish this book. But what I'd like to say is, I DID finish. Unlike the last three books I've attempted to read, this story was engaging. It was easy to read. Grammar was excellent, and the plot was solid. I did enjoy this book. We all love "the underdog wins" kind of b...more
I am a slow reader, as I like to enjoy the book. But I also am doing many other things, like writing my own. So, it took me a little while to finish this book. But what I'd like to say is, I DID finish. Unlike the last three books I've attempted to read, this story was engaging. It was easy to read. Grammar was excellent, and the plot was solid. I did enjoy this book. We all love "the underdog wins" kind of b...more
Invisible is a good read. I enjoyed it a lot. Lola is a likeable enough character who goes through some not so ordinary changes. She can turn invisible. That's pretty cool! Think about all the stuff you could get away with if you could turn invisible. I liked that Lola's invisibility didn't come easy to her. I liked that she had to work and practice a ton to perfect it. This book reminded me a little of Fade by Robert Cormier. But a modern day, high school drama Fade from a girls perspective.
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I found Invisible to be a fun and enjoyable read. The teenage characters were realistic, often reminding me of my high school days. The author captured the intense emotions that defines a teenager's years. Of course, the only difference is most teenagers can't vanish.
From the interactions with her grandma, to feeling like she had nothing in common with her parents, to enduring bullies, Lola's emotions were raw and deep and spot on for a girl like her. I loved the way she grew and opened up as th...more
From the interactions with her grandma, to feeling like she had nothing in common with her parents, to enduring bullies, Lola's emotions were raw and deep and spot on for a girl like her. I loved the way she grew and opened up as th...more
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I received a copy of this book as part of a GoodReads giveaway and I am beyond grateful that I did.
To say that I enjoyed this book would be a vast understatement. From the first page, to the last, I did not want to put it down. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, yet on the other hand never wanted the pages to end. I wish this book had been around 15 years ago when I was in high-school. I related to the main character, Lola, in a way I didn't think it was possible to relate to a fictional per...more
To say that I enjoyed this book would be a vast understatement. From the first page, to the last, I did not want to put it down. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, yet on the other hand never wanted the pages to end. I wish this book had been around 15 years ago when I was in high-school. I related to the main character, Lola, in a way I didn't think it was possible to relate to a fictional per...more
Oct 08, 2011
Linda Ulleseit
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
blog-tour,
ya-realistic-fiction
This is a simple yet well-written story of Lola, a tall fat teenager. She suffers in silence until she discovers the power to turn herself invisible. Anyone who has ever been the center of unwanted attention will delight in Lola's new ability. Now she is torn. Part of her wants to use her power for revenge, but part of her knows it's wrong. Her best friend and the boy who has just begun to notice her are not much help. What would you do in this situation? The author has created strong, believabl...more
Jan 10, 2012
Heavensent1
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Heavensent1 by:
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Traegonia is a world within a world, where elves, fairies and gnomes exist, you will not find it on any map, but it does exist. They are the protectors and keepers of the Earth and they have done their job well until lately when havoc and chaos appears to be on the uprise. A developer is looking to tear up the land and the Traegon's will be displaced and a great rift will form in Nature.
The day that Dino's mother shares t...more
Traegonia is a world within a world, where elves, fairies and gnomes exist, you will not find it on any map, but it does exist. They are the protectors and keepers of the Earth and they have done their job well until lately when havoc and chaos appears to be on the uprise. A developer is looking to tear up the land and the Traegon's will be displaced and a great rift will form in Nature.
The day that Dino's mother shares t...more
Author Jeanne Bannon tells a convincing story about Lola, a tall and overweight teenager who is bullied in school—a timely subject in today’s world. As an awkward teen, Lola experiences embarrassment, frustration, and isolation and wishes she could disappear. When she does, it presents more problems. How will she handle this newfound power?
Lola’s disagreements with wacky family members, her close friendship with schoolmate Charlie, a strong connection to her grandmother, and her first date make...more
Lola’s disagreements with wacky family members, her close friendship with schoolmate Charlie, a strong connection to her grandmother, and her first date make...more
A paranormal that fell flat...way flat.
Overweight girl gets bullied, amazingly finds out she can become invisible but can't really control it. All if a sudden she has this amazing super power, perse, that she can use against her bullies. But she has a change of heart and takes the high road...
A decent read for preteens, I didn't understand the paranormal aspect other than the author needed something to make this character more interesting.
I was bored. I almost gave up about a dozen times. A de...more
Overweight girl gets bullied, amazingly finds out she can become invisible but can't really control it. All if a sudden she has this amazing super power, perse, that she can use against her bullies. But she has a change of heart and takes the high road...
A decent read for preteens, I didn't understand the paranormal aspect other than the author needed something to make this character more interesting.
I was bored. I almost gave up about a dozen times. A de...more
I really enjoyed this story. It truly is a coming of age story for a girl that didn't have it easy, but found a way to deal with everything and remain true to herself at the same time. I enjoyed reading about the relationship she had with her grandmother and the level of mutual love and respect they shared. Although at times we can't think that things in life can change for the better and we can't dig ourselves out of whatever situation we are in, this story is full of hope and promise.
I give th...more
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Invisible is a very good Young Adult novel.
I like the realistic way the author portrays her characters. For example: I always leave Grandma Rose's apartment with a smile on my face and an ache in my heart. Gran tells me all the time it's not what' on the outside that's important.
(I think we have all felt this way about our grandmother at one time or another. And, I believe the advice we receive from our grandma is invaluable.) This is especially true when we view our parents as less than ideal....more
I like the realistic way the author portrays her characters. For example: I always leave Grandma Rose's apartment with a smile on my face and an ache in my heart. Gran tells me all the time it's not what' on the outside that's important.
(I think we have all felt this way about our grandmother at one time or another. And, I believe the advice we receive from our grandma is invaluable.) This is especially true when we view our parents as less than ideal....more
När Lolas arbetsgivare tvingar henne att klä sig i badkläder för att vakta barnen vid poolen vet inte Lola vad hon ska ta sig till. Förtvivlad önskar hon att hon bara kan försvinna - och plötsligt gör hon det.
Lola vet inte var hennes plötsliga förmåga att göra sig osynlig kommer ifrån, men den kommer definitivt till nytta. Hon är överviktig, blyg och mobbad. Hon har bara en vän och hon är olyckligt kär i en kille som inte vet att hon finns. Ibland känns det ganska så trevligt att kunna försvinn...more
Lola vet inte var hennes plötsliga förmåga att göra sig osynlig kommer ifrån, men den kommer definitivt till nytta. Hon är överviktig, blyg och mobbad. Hon har bara en vän och hon är olyckligt kär i en kille som inte vet att hon finns. Ibland känns det ganska så trevligt att kunna försvinn...more
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I’ve worked in the publishing industry for over twenty years. I started my career as a freelance journalist, then worked as an in-house editor for LexisNexis Canada and currently work as a freelance editor and writer.
I’ve had several short stories published and won first place in the Writes of Caledon Short Story Contest. My novels, The Barely Boy and Dark Angel were finalists in the 2010 and 2011...more
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I’ve had several short stories published and won first place in the Writes of Caledon Short Story Contest. My novels, The Barely Boy and Dark Angel were finalists in the 2010 and 2011...more
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