Book cover for Things That Are by Andrew Clements

Things That Are

2008 Released
176 Pages
2-3 Hours
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Philomel BooksISBN 9781101158661

From the bestselling author of Things Not Seen comes a beautiful novel about learning to trust the things we know but cannot see.

Alicia’s total blindness is a harsh fact. But she still sees what’s going on. She sees how her parents want her to be independent, but can’t quite let go. She sees Bobby edging closer, sees their relationship approaching new territory.

And she sees William, at first just another invisible form, a voice. Except William is invisible to everyone, not just Alicia. And his demands are a threat to her, to Bobby, to both their families. Perhaps even a threat to global security. That’s what the FBI thinks. But is he? And is Alicia’s instinct to trust this man wrong—dangerously, disastrously wrong?

Andrew Clements

Andrew Clements (1949–2019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including a Christopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com.

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