The Schwa Was Here

by Neal Shusterman

Summary: Calvin Schwa is, well, sort of invisible. Hardly anyone ever really notices him. Teachers ignore him. He doesn't have any friends. But Antsy Bonano has noticed Calvin, aka "The Schwa," and wants to find out if he is really, truly invisible. While he's conducting hilarious experiments to determine this, Antsy gets himself into a little trouble with the local eccentric millionaire, and to keep from getting into trouble with the law, has to walk the man's dogs and hang out with his very cool and very pretty blind granddaughter. Can Antsy ever discover what's really wrong with The Schwa?

My thoughts: I love that this novel can't be classified. Is there something supernatural going on or not? This book will have you laughing out loud at Antsy's antics, but will leave a lump in your throat as you watch The Schwa get ignored again and again. The sequel, Antsy Does Time, is also on the 2009-2010 Lone Star List.