Where Are You Leopold?: The Invisibility Game

by Michel-Yves Schmitt, Vincent Caut (Illustrations)

Leopold is just like every other boy in town...except that he can turn himself invisible!

Perhaps when he grows up, Leopold will use his powers to fight the forces of evil...but for now, he just wants to have a little fun—sometimes at his sister's expense, other times as her partner in crime.

Join Leopold and Celine as they turn everyday life into a silly adventure!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Middle Grade, Comics

96 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2020

Reviews

[Sarah French · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fiona's review (age 9) - I liked this book because it's interesting and has a good storyline. I like the artwork and the characters are funny.

[Pam · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received an electronic ARC from Humanoids through NetGalley.
While the action is fast paced and appealing to elementary level readers, I'm not a big fan of the mean spirited punching, hitting, etc. The sibling sparring is normal and humorous as is the bright young woman attempting to unravel Leopold's ability. The illustrations are detailed and readers will study them to catch every bit of the unfolding story.

[Donna]

Fast paced graphic novel for upper elementary.
Some questionable behavior and vocabulary - but otherwise a cute story about Leo who learns to become invisible and his sister, Celine, who sometimes eggs him on and other times is driven crazy by him. When a classmate sees him turn invisible, they know they have to try to get her to keep the secret. Celine "trains" Leo to be a super hero - they work on speed, building muscle, and reflexes.
Some puzzles and other activities in the back of the book.

DRC from Netgalley

[Shauna Morrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and Humanoids publishing in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this book; the illustrations were fun and detailed. I think Leopold and his sister do what all children would do if they had the ability to make themselves invisible and that is to push the envelope and see how much you can get away with. I like the rivalry between Leopold and Alice and I really liked the activities at the end of the book.

#WhereAreYouLeopold #NetGalley

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
I like the idea of a boy who has an invisibility superpower; I like that he has fun and has a close relationship with his sister. BUT I felt like parts were missing from this book; I never understood WHY he could turn invisible and how he controls it or when it started. And he mostly uses the invisibility to be naughty, sometimes cruel, and prank people. None of the characters were very likable to me.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a silly comic that I'm sure my fourth graders wouldn't hesitate to read. Leo explores all the ways he can use his powers of invisibility to play pranks on everyone from his family to the other kids at school. I liked the introduction of the antagonist who becomes privy to his unique talent and makes it her mission to have him exposed. The whole concept was fairly simple, but will ultimately be an enjoyable read for elementary students.

[Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a middle grade graphic novel with a fun concept. Leopold can become invisible. The story has many of the same hi jinks as many MG novels, but I find things are sometimes mean and cruel. Like smacking girls while invisible to prove a point for your sister. I don’t agree with some of these hi kinks. They set a bad example. So while I did enjoy it, I would not recommend it.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leopold discovers he has the power to become invisible. He and his older sister Celine have various funny adventures as he uses his power in different places (home, school, just walking around). Leo's nemesis is Alice, whose dog Scanner can find Leo even when he is invisible. Will Alice reveal his secret? Will Leo be discovered by someone else? Read to find out! First in a series.

[David Haggett]

One of the Bonus Borrows through Hoopla.

[Carla A · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this ages ago and was reminded of that when unearthing promo materials on my desk. Very fun.

[Wetdryvac Wetdryvac · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this, but it ended up not being my speed.

[Courtenay · Rating 2 out of 5]

Invisibility rocks with kids. Unfortunately, this comic didn't quite do it for me. I might pick up number eight if it goes that far but this author has some evolution to go through to get it right.

[Alyka · Rating 5 out of 5]

just wanna say that this made a 23 year old's night. I had fun reading it! somehow distracted me shortly from the anxiousness that adulting brings.

[StrictlySequential · Rating 3 out of 5]

170×245 HC ¦ A.I. 08/2013 ¦ D.L. 10/2013 ¦ 13€ = eo(int 1+2)
-›felt spine with delicate white text/logo/icon

Ideal "light reading"!