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    Things That Are
    Things That Are
    Things That Are
    Audiobook4 hours

    Things That Are

    Written by Andrew Clements

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Popular children's author Andrew Clements scored a young adult hit with Things Hoped For. Things That Are continues the story of Bobby Phillips-the boy who woke up one day to find himself invisible-and his friend and confidante, a blind girl named Alicia. Bobby is returning from college visits in New York, and Alicia has decided to finally confront him about her feelings. But a mysterious character with an affliction similar to Bobby's and some surprise visits from the FBI threaten to destroy everything.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateFeb 13, 2009
    ISBN9781440708886
    Things That Are
    Author

    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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    • 3/5
      Clements writes the female perspective very well.
    • 5/5
       The blind girl, Alicia, and Bobby are threatened by an invisible man named William, who wants Bobby and Alicia to help him be normal again. The police gets involved, who thinks that William is a threat to global security. Alicia does not know what to do, because the FBI is after them, so they can get William. Alicia and Bobby do not know what to do...
    • 3/5
      Things That Are was actually told from Alicia's point of view which was extremely interesting and educational. Hearing Alicia's own take on her blindness and how she deals with it in daily life was very enlightening. The author even managed to incorporate the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) for us future teachers out there.I read this book in one sitting, in approximately 2.5ish hours. It was an easy read, and Alicia's unique perspective keeps readers turning the pages. I kept feeling like I was missing something, huh, maybe because I overlooked the second book. I was glad that I read this book so close to reading Things Not Seen though because the characters were fresh in my mind. Things That Are picks up as Bobby returns from New York where he has been auditioning at several music schools (which is detailed in Things Hoped For). William, an invisible man Bobby met in New York has followed him home and to Alicia.Alicia and Bobby put their complicated relationship on hold to deal with William and the FBI agents who are following them. Alicia learns a great deal about some research her father has been doing, as well as the leaps and bounds her mother has made when it comes to accepting her relationship with Bobby. This novel only spanned a few days and many questions regarding the future of Alicia and Bobby's relationship were left unanswered, I'm hoping for another book!I enjoyed Things That Are, but it didn't quite have the urgency that Things Not Seen did. I am going to read Things Hoped For and see if maybe that will change my perspective on this novel.