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Things The Eye Can't See
The thrilling new novel from the award-winning author of I Have No Secrets
A chance meeting and a secret message drags Libby into a thrilling mystery, but no one believes she can spot the clues. Can she make them realise what she is really capable of, before it’s too late?
Libby is visually impaired but that doesn’t stop her being a keen photographer. She loves going out walking with her guide dog, Samson, and taking photos, but her family worry about her – and Libby wishes she could be more independent.
The day that the boy gives her a secret note to deliver changes everything. Because soon after, the boy goes missing, and no one – except Libby and her new friend Kyle – thinks there is anything to worry about.
Libby knows there's no way her parents would let her get involved. But what if she’s the only person who can solve the mystery...?
A compulsive page-turner for readers aged 12 and up.
A chance meeting and a secret message drags Libby into a thrilling mystery, but no one believes she can spot the clues. Can she make them realise what she is really capable of, before it’s too late?
Libby is visually impaired but that doesn’t stop her being a keen photographer. She loves going out walking with her guide dog, Samson, and taking photos, but her family worry about her – and Libby wishes she could be more independent.
The day that the boy gives her a secret note to deliver changes everything. Because soon after, the boy goes missing, and no one – except Libby and her new friend Kyle – thinks there is anything to worry about.
Libby knows there's no way her parents would let her get involved. But what if she’s the only person who can solve the mystery...?
A compulsive page-turner for readers aged 12 and up.
304 pages, Paperback
Published July 9, 2020
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June 30, 2020
This is another great book from Penny Joelson. This time it concerns a young girl called Libby who is partially-sighted but trying to be independent. She loves photography and spends a lot of time with her best friend, Madz, but Madz has a new boyfriend so Libby is at a loose end. Then Charlie gives her a mysterious note to hand to Kyle at school and this leads Libby into an exciting but scary adventure. Together with Kyle she has to solve the mystery, using bravery and detective skills, find a missing boy, go to places she has never been before and save everyone from drug dealing villains, and all using only her wits and her guide dog to find her way.
This is very exciting and I read it in one go as I had to find out what happened!
I recommend this to secondary school students.
This is very exciting and I read it in one go as I had to find out what happened!
I recommend this to secondary school students.
March 7, 2021
My third book by the author and I really enjoy her work. You are never too old for children's books! I learn so much from them.
I like how Penny Joelson always tackles difficult issues such as drugs in a way that's both effective and engaging and suitable for children. Her books also always feature a protagonist with a disability, which provides so much valuable insight into conditions such as visual impairment, cerebral palsy and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Not only is the reader able to put themselves into the protagonist's shoes, you can also really feel the struggles, challenges and stigma that they face. This book also shared a lot about guide dogs.
I was particularly fond of Joe and his reptiles! If only they had more scenes!
I like how Penny Joelson always tackles difficult issues such as drugs in a way that's both effective and engaging and suitable for children. Her books also always feature a protagonist with a disability, which provides so much valuable insight into conditions such as visual impairment, cerebral palsy and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Not only is the reader able to put themselves into the protagonist's shoes, you can also really feel the struggles, challenges and stigma that they face. This book also shared a lot about guide dogs.
I was particularly fond of Joe and his reptiles! If only they had more scenes!
July 18, 2022
the third star was out of pity. that’s all I’m going to say.
September 2, 2021
Wow! What a journey this book was so good that I wanted more!
We meet a fifteen year old Libby who is blind and uses Samson her guide dog to get her around she ends up being handed an envelope by a boy called Charlie to give to Kyle who she attends school with Libby and Kyle become closer during to find where Charlie is and everything changes for Libby through trying to find Charlie himself and Samson end up being sick due to drinking something in the water that turns out to be something bad everyone adores Libby’s dog Samson he saved them out of the worst Danger Libby’s best friend Madz too was going through problems with her ex boyfriend Ollie in the end of the book she ends up with a new boyfriend Madz and Libby also felt a closer bound with Kyle!
I really loved this book because Joelson made me feel for Libby with her being blind and with how much she loved her dog Samson really melted my heart they’re times I was scared for her and Kyle through what Marty wanted to do to them I kinda knew Charlie would have been a bad boy when I started I knew I was going to be into a rollercoaster adventure because even though Libby is blind this book was touching in moments of how people behaved around her and how Libby’s dad struggled because of his daughter trying to be independent with Kyle without knowing but I feel that’s the challenge with disability I feel Joelson writes as if the character was your next door neighbour because she makes you relate to the struggles and problems of someone being blind I can’t wait to read more of Joelson work they make me feel less alone as someone who goes through a disability!
We meet a fifteen year old Libby who is blind and uses Samson her guide dog to get her around she ends up being handed an envelope by a boy called Charlie to give to Kyle who she attends school with Libby and Kyle become closer during to find where Charlie is and everything changes for Libby through trying to find Charlie himself and Samson end up being sick due to drinking something in the water that turns out to be something bad everyone adores Libby’s dog Samson he saved them out of the worst Danger Libby’s best friend Madz too was going through problems with her ex boyfriend Ollie in the end of the book she ends up with a new boyfriend Madz and Libby also felt a closer bound with Kyle!
I really loved this book because Joelson made me feel for Libby with her being blind and with how much she loved her dog Samson really melted my heart they’re times I was scared for her and Kyle through what Marty wanted to do to them I kinda knew Charlie would have been a bad boy when I started I knew I was going to be into a rollercoaster adventure because even though Libby is blind this book was touching in moments of how people behaved around her and how Libby’s dad struggled because of his daughter trying to be independent with Kyle without knowing but I feel that’s the challenge with disability I feel Joelson writes as if the character was your next door neighbour because she makes you relate to the struggles and problems of someone being blind I can’t wait to read more of Joelson work they make me feel less alone as someone who goes through a disability!
January 7, 2021
This book was very thrilling and it helps you learn about what life might be like if you were blind. I would definitely recommend this book!!
July 29, 2022
Easy to read. I Get the feeling that the author was in a rush when writing this. Lack of details and rushing through the plot/story. It’s like «the next day I spoke to Madz about it. And the next day we took a train to find Charlie»
Also: what is with the title? «Things the eye can’t see»? Sounds like it would include some paranormal aspects, which it does NOT. Ofc she can’t see things, she is visually impaired. It just feels a bit off. The title made me more exited when I started it but now I am dissapointed.
I Also feel like I don’t know the Main character. This makes me not care about her and loose interest.
This might be because it is meant for younger audiences. I would recommend it to my younger nephew but not my friends or bookworm sister. 3 stars because it is a good children’s book
Also: what is with the title? «Things the eye can’t see»? Sounds like it would include some paranormal aspects, which it does NOT. Ofc she can’t see things, she is visually impaired. It just feels a bit off. The title made me more exited when I started it but now I am dissapointed.
I Also feel like I don’t know the Main character. This makes me not care about her and loose interest.
This might be because it is meant for younger audiences. I would recommend it to my younger nephew but not my friends or bookworm sister. 3 stars because it is a good children’s book
May 21, 2026
3.75 stars
November 23, 2020
In my opinion, I really enjoyed this book. It’s about a girl called Libby who meets a boy from her class who went missing and he gave her an envelope and told her to give it to someone without any explanation. It’s a really exciting book where a Libby can only see 2cm in front of her eyes. This book changed emotions from happy to sad to tense throughout the book. It was really exciting when Libby had to make decisions which she shouldn’t have been doing. It was also really intense when she/her guide dog found a dead body lying on the grass, as she was only young this made me want to keep reading. I recommend this book to anybody in year 9/ 13 + above. Overall, this was my first book i read by Penny Joelson and I really enjoyed it.
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December 31, 2020
Libby has always stuck close to home, reined in by her parents who, while encouraging, do worry about how the world will treat a visually-impaired girl going about with only her guide dog, Samson, for protection. But when she's the last person to talk to her friend Charlie before he goes missing, Libby feels the need to help find him again. With help from Charlie's childhood friend, Kyle, Libby roams further than she's ever gone before and finds herself caught up in something more dangerous than she'd ever imagined.
First of all: thank you to Penny Joelson for always taking the time and effort to appropriately research and engage with the disabled community when she writes her books. There are so many authors who just write about disability based on medical texts or information from foundations but you can tell throughout this novel that Joelson has talked to, spent time with, and sought feedback from the visually-impaired community and engaged with disability activism which is just wonderful to see.
And as for the book itself? Definitely Joelson's best mystery yet. It was a bold move crafting a story that explores not only Britain's knife-crime epidemic but gang crime too. What Charlie has gotten wrapped up in is heartbreaking but it was interesting to learn about a situation that is often demonised in the media without thought given to how it starts in the first place and how tricky it is for people to break free of it.
But my favourite part was of course Libby. I love an independent disabled girl but Joelson also perfectly captures the struggle between gaining more independence and the apprehension of leaving your comfort zone. The fights with parents, the struggles with friends, the ableism encountered at every turn. This book captures it all.
And I love love loved that Libby had a big interest in art and photography. Disabled people have hobbies too! And sometimes the things we enjoy most are the things that don't make sense to able-bodied people! Libby comes up against a lot of ableism around her art - especially when she's out with Samson, guide dog extraordinaire, doing her nature photography - but she's always ready to call people out for their ignorance. When it's safe to do so - another aspect of disability activism I was glad to see engaged with.
Full of beautiful friendships and a compelling, poignant mystery this is a wonderful page-turner that's sure to get you out of your comfort zone. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a story far from the run of the mill.
Warnings: gang violence, drug dealing, references to murder and instances of animal abuse.
First of all: thank you to Penny Joelson for always taking the time and effort to appropriately research and engage with the disabled community when she writes her books. There are so many authors who just write about disability based on medical texts or information from foundations but you can tell throughout this novel that Joelson has talked to, spent time with, and sought feedback from the visually-impaired community and engaged with disability activism which is just wonderful to see.
And as for the book itself? Definitely Joelson's best mystery yet. It was a bold move crafting a story that explores not only Britain's knife-crime epidemic but gang crime too. What Charlie has gotten wrapped up in is heartbreaking but it was interesting to learn about a situation that is often demonised in the media without thought given to how it starts in the first place and how tricky it is for people to break free of it.
But my favourite part was of course Libby. I love an independent disabled girl but Joelson also perfectly captures the struggle between gaining more independence and the apprehension of leaving your comfort zone. The fights with parents, the struggles with friends, the ableism encountered at every turn. This book captures it all.
And I love love loved that Libby had a big interest in art and photography. Disabled people have hobbies too! And sometimes the things we enjoy most are the things that don't make sense to able-bodied people! Libby comes up against a lot of ableism around her art - especially when she's out with Samson, guide dog extraordinaire, doing her nature photography - but she's always ready to call people out for their ignorance. When it's safe to do so - another aspect of disability activism I was glad to see engaged with.
Full of beautiful friendships and a compelling, poignant mystery this is a wonderful page-turner that's sure to get you out of your comfort zone. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a story far from the run of the mill.
Warnings: gang violence, drug dealing, references to murder and instances of animal abuse.
September 4, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. I thought the blind rep was handled really well. It felt well-researched but the little bits of info about blindness and visual impairment were embedded pretty seamlessly into the narrative which was fast paced and exciting. The characters were well-rounded and believable.
July 4, 2020
A fantastic mystery with a twist or two. As well as tackling some hard hitting subjects this was a very enjoyable read. The main character Libby is registered blind and uses the help of a guide dog but this doesn’t stop her from being a strong, powerful lead character. It’s great to see a disabled person in such a leading role and although her sight impacts the events in the story, it is easy to see her life isn’t just about her disability. It was great to see Libby learning how to take her own lead in life and grow in confidence. The book also focuses on gang culture, missing people and murder. There are many twists that keep the book interesting to the very end. Such a great read from start to finish.
July 9, 2020
Another great mystery from Penny Joelson, with a very original protagonist, partially-sighted Libby. A chance encounter with an old school friend involves Libby, and her faithful guide dog Samson, in a perilous quest to find a missing boy. As Libby becomes more embroiled in finding out what has happened she has to fight for more independence. So many fascinating facts emerge quite naturally as part of the story. A gripping thriller for readers of 12 and upwards.
July 8, 2021
I loved this book, so full of surprise yet i do feel forry for Libby because at one ponit she is accused of faking her blindness. This book it all about a girl called libby to partialy sighted and has an adorbale dog called sampon. But they get into a lot of trouble when they realise they are trying to help somone who has been involved with drg trafficing
July 28, 2020
The twists made me want to give this book 4 stars, but the wooden dialogue and cheesy ending earned it 3. It was a really gripping mystery, if you look beyond the stiff prose. I did really like that it had a lot of information about visual impairment, living with a guide dog, and county lines, which means it will be a good book to recommend to my students.
July 5, 2020
Things the Eye Can't See is a strong and powerful read that wonderfully shines the light on sight impairment and how it doesn't stop people, especially the young female protagonist, living their lives to the fullest. An engaging page-turner that is an absolutely wonderful read.
August 2, 2020
YA book that kept me gripped. Read in one day and will definitely be recommending to my students. A thriller about a partially sighted girl with lots of twists and turns.
October 23, 2020
I love books that have what is seen as diverse characters. What I don’t like about books is that people are often seen as being diverse characters. Confused? Let me explain. Things The Eye Can’t See is the story of Libby and how she gets embroiled in a mystery which she then has to help solve to save her friends. So far so normal as plots go. The diverse factor is that Libby is partially sighted.
This rant is not against Penny Joelson, if anything Penny Joelson is part of the solution and not part of the problem. Disability is seen as diversifying a character rather than seen as the norm. What Joelson does fantastically well in Things The Eye Can’t See is address some of the preconceptions about visual impairment which often lead to prejudices. It isn’t seen as “normal” for a visually impaired character be able to solve a crime mystery. It is due to this fact that Joelson should really get more credit for her writing.
Besides the disability factor Things The Eye Can’t See is a great story of the difficulties of growing up. About how friendships can drift when boys come and go. How school life can be difficult. How people come from different socio-economic backgrounds. All of this is wrapped up in the terrifying bow of gang culture and crime. What more could you want from a story?
I really enjoyed reading Things The Eye Can’t See. Joelson accurately captures the voice of the teenager. The worries that they have and the inability to admit that they need help from a grown up. She really has managed to capture something special with this novel.
Things the Eye Can’t See by Penny Joelson is available now.
This rant is not against Penny Joelson, if anything Penny Joelson is part of the solution and not part of the problem. Disability is seen as diversifying a character rather than seen as the norm. What Joelson does fantastically well in Things The Eye Can’t See is address some of the preconceptions about visual impairment which often lead to prejudices. It isn’t seen as “normal” for a visually impaired character be able to solve a crime mystery. It is due to this fact that Joelson should really get more credit for her writing.
Besides the disability factor Things The Eye Can’t See is a great story of the difficulties of growing up. About how friendships can drift when boys come and go. How school life can be difficult. How people come from different socio-economic backgrounds. All of this is wrapped up in the terrifying bow of gang culture and crime. What more could you want from a story?
I really enjoyed reading Things The Eye Can’t See. Joelson accurately captures the voice of the teenager. The worries that they have and the inability to admit that they need help from a grown up. She really has managed to capture something special with this novel.
Things the Eye Can’t See by Penny Joelson is available now.
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May 18, 2022A chance meeting and a secret message drags Libby into a thrilling mystery, but no one believes she can spot the clues. Can she make them realise what she is really capable of, before it’s too late? Libby is visually impaired but that doesn’t stop her being a keen photographer. She loves going out walking with her guide dog, Samson, and taking photos, but her family worry about her – and Libby wishes she could be more independent. The day that the boy gives her a secret note to deliver changes everything. Because soon after, the boy goes missing, and no one – except Libby and her new friend Kyle – thinks there is anything to worry about. Libby knows there's no way her parents would let her get involved. But what if she’s the only person who can solve the mystery...?
January 19, 2022
This book was one of the most gripping books I have ever read. It deals with quite serious matters regarding blindness but manages to showcase and explain the disability in quite a light hearted and truthful way. The plot was very gripping and the developing romance between between the two main characters added the emotional element to the story as well. Over all I definitely recommend this book
March 6, 2022
Quickly read - an enjoyable crime novel with a twist or two and an engaging 'detective' who proves that having a visual impairment doesn't mean you can't be very observant. Having taught several young people very like the protagonist, I was impressed with the way she was presented and the issues and challenges she faced. Passed a long train journey very pleasantly!
February 23, 2023
This book isn’t the best one I have read but, nevertheless, it was decent. It had quite a few interesting plot twists, but was a little boring overall. I wasn’t super invested in the book but it was a nice thing to read if I had a bit of spare time.
July 5, 2020
I recieved this book via Netgally in return for an honest review.
Things the Eye Can't See follows Libby, a girl with a sight impairment, as she is inadvertently wrapped up in solving a mystery - where is Charlie? And why did he hand her a note that said someone was trying to kill him?
I found the premise interesting - I like reading young adult mysteries, and this was a story that dealt with some serious aspects of poverty, youth delinquency, and how vulnerable these children are. The aspect that was really interesting to read about was Libby, a protagonist who, for the most part, has a sight impairment. She can't really see things unless magnified, blown up on her phone, or held really close to her face. While investigating this mystery, Libby learns about how to be more independent and push at the boundaries of her own comfort zone.
As a reader, you are given an insight into what it is like to be someone with a vision impairment and how others treat these people. It's very rare to read a story with a character like this so it was good to be able to experience that.
However, because of this, there are limitations. As Libby can't see details, the descriptions of the world, of what is going on around Libby, is incredibly sparse, tending to only be when Libby is painting or taking pictures. This means that the world is as distant to the reader as it may be to Libby. This, combined with a first-person present-tense perspective, means that there is a lot of telling, not showing. Although visuals may have been out, it was still possible to focus on emotions in a way that wasn't quite done in the story. For example, there are lot of times where we are told that Libby is worried but this could very easily have been shown from how her body is reacting. The combination of the character and the choice of tense/point of view means that this is not the most engrossing or emotive of reads.
I enjoyed reading the mystery and gaining an insight into Libby's life was something I really enjoyed. I just wish there was more to the crafting of the story.
Things the Eye Can't See follows Libby, a girl with a sight impairment, as she is inadvertently wrapped up in solving a mystery - where is Charlie? And why did he hand her a note that said someone was trying to kill him?
I found the premise interesting - I like reading young adult mysteries, and this was a story that dealt with some serious aspects of poverty, youth delinquency, and how vulnerable these children are. The aspect that was really interesting to read about was Libby, a protagonist who, for the most part, has a sight impairment. She can't really see things unless magnified, blown up on her phone, or held really close to her face. While investigating this mystery, Libby learns about how to be more independent and push at the boundaries of her own comfort zone.
As a reader, you are given an insight into what it is like to be someone with a vision impairment and how others treat these people. It's very rare to read a story with a character like this so it was good to be able to experience that.
However, because of this, there are limitations. As Libby can't see details, the descriptions of the world, of what is going on around Libby, is incredibly sparse, tending to only be when Libby is painting or taking pictures. This means that the world is as distant to the reader as it may be to Libby. This, combined with a first-person present-tense perspective, means that there is a lot of telling, not showing. Although visuals may have been out, it was still possible to focus on emotions in a way that wasn't quite done in the story. For example, there are lot of times where we are told that Libby is worried but this could very easily have been shown from how her body is reacting. The combination of the character and the choice of tense/point of view means that this is not the most engrossing or emotive of reads.
I enjoyed reading the mystery and gaining an insight into Libby's life was something I really enjoyed. I just wish there was more to the crafting of the story.
July 10, 2020
‘Things The Eye Can’t See’ is a YA mystery book about a visually impaired girl called Libby who is thrust into the role of searching for a missing boy. Libby, her guide dog Samson and her new friend Kyle go on a search looking for the missing boy but the search leads them to uncovering a lot of dark secrets.
This book was so action packed and had me hooked from the first chapter. I flew through it so quickly because I needed to know what was going to happen next and to uncover the mystery of what actually happened to the missing boy.
The friendship between Libby and Kyle was so sweet. My favourite aspect of this book was the relationship between Libby and Samson. Although Samson is her guide dog (and obviously does not talk) you can still see the strong connection and the love between them.
I did feel like this book had some unnecessary parts, for example right near the end of the book, someone posts a hurtful picture online of Libby on her phone and makes a comment about how she is faking the fact that she is visually impaired. This is brought up for maybe one chapter and then completely forgotten about and it felt a little unnecessary to the book.
Overall, this book was a strong YA mystery book that I devoured in one sitting as I could not put it down. I would definitely check out some more of Penny Joelson’s books in the future.
Thank you to Egmont Publishing/Electric Monkey for sending me this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was so action packed and had me hooked from the first chapter. I flew through it so quickly because I needed to know what was going to happen next and to uncover the mystery of what actually happened to the missing boy.
The friendship between Libby and Kyle was so sweet. My favourite aspect of this book was the relationship between Libby and Samson. Although Samson is her guide dog (and obviously does not talk) you can still see the strong connection and the love between them.
I did feel like this book had some unnecessary parts, for example right near the end of the book, someone posts a hurtful picture online of Libby on her phone and makes a comment about how she is faking the fact that she is visually impaired. This is brought up for maybe one chapter and then completely forgotten about and it felt a little unnecessary to the book.
Overall, this book was a strong YA mystery book that I devoured in one sitting as I could not put it down. I would definitely check out some more of Penny Joelson’s books in the future.
Thank you to Egmont Publishing/Electric Monkey for sending me this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 17, 2021
3.5 stars, but I'm going to bump it up to 4. Much like the other book I've read by Penny Joelson, Thing The Eye Can't See is a sweet, gentle mystery that fits nicely into the younger YA category. Our main character, Libby, is partially-sighted and registered blind. I enjoyed learning about how she engaged with the world and her guide dog Samson, and Joelson has clearly done her research. While this did lead to some limitations - there is (necessarily) very little description in the book, as we see events through Libby's eyes - it helped give the story a fresh feeling.
While the mystery held very little in the way of surprises for me, an adult reader, I think the target audience of young teens will find it gripping and intriguing. All of the characters, too, are likable. I did find myself frustrated with Libby's dad towards the end of the book, though I did understand that his stance was entirely reasonable (thankfully, his caution when it came to Libby and her disability was offset by her more trusting mum). All in all, I enjoyed what was a quick and pleasant read, with a refreshingly different main character.
While the mystery held very little in the way of surprises for me, an adult reader, I think the target audience of young teens will find it gripping and intriguing. All of the characters, too, are likable. I did find myself frustrated with Libby's dad towards the end of the book, though I did understand that his stance was entirely reasonable (thankfully, his caution when it came to Libby and her disability was offset by her more trusting mum). All in all, I enjoyed what was a quick and pleasant read, with a refreshingly different main character.
January 15, 2026
This story is written in a fairly simplistic way, which will allow weaker readers to engage with it. Unfortunately, that does mean that more able readers might find it lacking in detail and the dialogue a little wooden and unrealistic.
As with the author's other works, this story is written from the point of view of someone who is underrepresented and readers are unlikely to know what their lives are like. This time the story is written from the perspective of a young girl with a visual impairment. It's a good story for developing empathy as we see Libby frequently encounter people who make assumptions about her which lead to prejudice.
Libby's reduced eyesight explains the lack of descriptions in the book, but there was still too much telling rather than showing. The mystery was alright but it wasn't the most riveting story I have read. It definitely felt like a vehicle for showing us the world as Libby experiences it rather than the driving force of the book. It could have been a thriller, working with the idea that Libby doesn't know who is there, but that angle wasn't really developed enough. As such it seems more like a realistic fiction story than a mystery or a thriller.
As with the author's other works, this story is written from the point of view of someone who is underrepresented and readers are unlikely to know what their lives are like. This time the story is written from the perspective of a young girl with a visual impairment. It's a good story for developing empathy as we see Libby frequently encounter people who make assumptions about her which lead to prejudice.
Libby's reduced eyesight explains the lack of descriptions in the book, but there was still too much telling rather than showing. The mystery was alright but it wasn't the most riveting story I have read. It definitely felt like a vehicle for showing us the world as Libby experiences it rather than the driving force of the book. It could have been a thriller, working with the idea that Libby doesn't know who is there, but that angle wasn't really developed enough. As such it seems more like a realistic fiction story than a mystery or a thriller.
November 21, 2022
This is story of Libby a blind girl, not completely blind her eyes just see blurry and can see a picture if she zoom in into her eyes. She also has guide dog, Samson that always help her in direction.
Libby found Charlie one of her schoolmates ask her for help. He gives a letter to Libby to send it to Kyle their schoolmates too.
This story really make me feel scared of what might happen. I really afraid of sad ending.
Really like Madz character because she always at Libby's side and always help her. And I hate the adult characters the dad and Gran. They are stupid adults that thinks what they want and never listened to our explanation.
This story involved drugs and blackmail. But overall this story is great I get to know about Libby's condition and it has awareness about this drug dealer action or activities.
Libby found Charlie one of her schoolmates ask her for help. He gives a letter to Libby to send it to Kyle their schoolmates too.
This story really make me feel scared of what might happen. I really afraid of sad ending.
Really like Madz character because she always at Libby's side and always help her. And I hate the adult characters the dad and Gran. They are stupid adults that thinks what they want and never listened to our explanation.
This story involved drugs and blackmail. But overall this story is great I get to know about Libby's condition and it has awareness about this drug dealer action or activities.
July 11, 2020
This is a really good read, with a difference.
Libby is sight impaired and has a guide dog, Samson. The book beautifully describes her challenges and frustrations as a young adult living with a disability and I learned so much from her descriptions. She’s also pulled into a mystery when a boy she knows from school hands her a note for another pupil and then disappears. What follows is a good YA drama / mystery and it kept me sufficiently interested throughout. However, I did find it a slow, somewhat plodding read at times, but, having said that, I was sufficiently invested in the various characters to keep reading.
Strong 3*
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to preview.
Libby is sight impaired and has a guide dog, Samson. The book beautifully describes her challenges and frustrations as a young adult living with a disability and I learned so much from her descriptions. She’s also pulled into a mystery when a boy she knows from school hands her a note for another pupil and then disappears. What follows is a good YA drama / mystery and it kept me sufficiently interested throughout. However, I did find it a slow, somewhat plodding read at times, but, having said that, I was sufficiently invested in the various characters to keep reading.
Strong 3*
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to preview.
September 4, 2023
3.75 stars. I liked this book for the most part. The characters were good, the story was interesting and I was having a great time reading. However, after around 240 pages, there were so many mini plots that went on for 4-10 pages and they had no impact on the story. I don't think the ending was very satisfying and it felt like the author didn't really know what to write and so just made up a few plot points. I did enjoy this book though and sped through it. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this book, but if you a quick, easy thriller with not very high stakes, then read Girl In the Window by the same author.
November 3, 2020
I have finished reading Things the eye can’t see and I recommend the book. It is really good and full of suspense. The genre is a thriller and is about a girl who can’t, she has got a message that someone is about to die but she can’t tell anyone. It is a really fun book that I didn’t want to put down. This book would be perfect for year 8 and 9 readers. If you like this book I would also recommend I have no secrets by penny joelson.
May 14, 2023
i bought this book while i was in the uk and for some reason i had really high expectations for it. it didn’t live up to those expectations but i still enjoyed it. the plot was very slow and it was very predictable after the first half of it. the chapters were very short (the shortest chapter being about 4 pages, the longest being about 12). some parts i felt could’ve been sped up or put into a chapter together. definitely not my favorite read, but it was still entertaining.
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