A wonderful book that talks about the "Schwa", a kid who believes that he is invisible and one day will disappear from the phase of the Earth without actually being noticed or remembered. This is a great book that shows us the importance of friendship. The book is a bit confusing but it wraps up your questions at the end. Mostly it's a book to have fun with the whole time as we live through the life of Antsy, the friend of the Schwa, who tries to also find his identity in life. Its is a book that most teenagers can identify with as most of us suffer trying to be noticed but in reality, sometimes it only matters to have been there.....
The Schwa Was Here
By Neal Shusterman
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 6 - 8 | Grades 3 - 8 | Y | 5 | 57922 |
Anthony, also known as "Antsy," is fascinated by "The Schwa Effect"--the fact that no one ever sees Calvin Schwa. Even when acting weird and dressed like a total freak, The Schwa is only barely noticed. The two boys form a partnership and get away with all kinds of mischief, from conducting experiments at school to confounding opponents on the basketball court. When The Schwa senses that even Antsy is beginning to lose sight of him, he vows to do something that will make him so visible, no one will ever forget him. Any kid who's ever felt unnoticed will identify with Schwa and Antsy and their quest for notoriety.
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN-13: 9780142405772
ISBN-10: 0142405779
Published on 3/2/2006
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 240