“THE

INVISIBLE
BOY”
Book by Trudy
Ludwig
OVERVIEW
:
A simple act of kindness can transform an
invisible boy into a friend…
Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody in class
ever seems to notice him or think to include
him in their group, game, or birthday
party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to
class.
When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is
the first to make him feel welcome. And
when Brian and Justin team up to work on a
class project together, Brian finds a way to
shine.
 ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Trudy Ludwig is a highly acclaimed children’s advocate, speaker, and award- winning
author of children’s books including The Invisible Boy, a School Library Journal Best
Picture Books Selection and a recommended back-to-school book by USA Today and
Scholastic Instructor.
THE STORY STARTS WITH A BOY
NAMED BRIAN…
 When teams are picked he waits and hopes but is forgotten. He doesn’t get
invited to birthday parties. He’s alone.
 When the bell rings for recess, Micah and J.T. take turns choosing kids for their
kickball teams. The best players got picked first. Then the best friends of the
best players. Then the friends of the best players. Only Brian is left, still waiting
and hoping.
 In the cafeteria, Madison and her friends talk about her birthday party. “The
rope swing over the pool was awesome!” says J.T. “Yeah, so was the waterslide,”
adds Fiona. “That was the best pool party ever!” “I’m so glad you guys had fun!”
says Madison. Everybody did except Brian. He wasn’t invited.
 THE TIME WHEN THE LIFE OF BRIAN
STARTS CHANGING…
On Monday morning, Mrs. Carlotti introduces Justin, a new student, to the class. Brian
smiles shyly at him. Some of the other kids sneak looks at Justin, trying to figure out if he’s
cool enough to be their friend. They haven’t quite made up their minds yet.
At lunch, Madison and J.T. watch Justin eat with chopsticks. “What’s that?” asks Madison
as she points at Justin’s food. “It’s Bulgogi.” “Bul-what??” “Bul-go-go. It’s Korean barbecued
beef. My Grandma made it for me. It’s really good, Do you want to try some?” “There ‘s no
way I’d eat Booger-gi.” And the kids laugh. All of them, that is, except Brian. He sits there
wondering which is worse – being laughed at or feeling invisible.
Brian writes Justin a kind note saying that he thought the bulgogi
looked good. A friendship between Brian and Justin begins.
NEXT DAY…

On Next day, Justin thanked Brian for

writing the note and praised his drawing.
Finally Brian finds a friend and they get
started working together.
 THANK YOU
PRESENTATION BY HAFIZ HAMZA ASIF
SPEECH COMMUNICATION
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FAYYAZ