This middle-grade realistic fiction series follows a quick-witted and big-hearted teenage boy from Brooklyn who has a habit of getting himself into complicated situations through impulsive acts of generosity and good intentions. The books are funny, emotionally grounded, and deal with unexpected themes — including terminal illness and the ethics of making grand gestures — with warmth and authenticity.
Antsy Bonano's new friend Calvin Schwa has a bizarre condition: he is functionally invisible to most people, who simply fail to notice him. Antsy and the Schwa set up a small business exploiting his invisibility until they attract the attention of the eccentric Old Man Crawley. A funny, warm, and surprisingly moving novel about friendship, family, and the fear of being truly seen.