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Trudy Ludwig

Author of The Invisible Boy

17 Works 4,043 Members 237 Reviews 1 Favorited

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Includes the names: Trudy Ludwig, Trudy; Illustrated by Patrice Barton Ludwig

Image credit: via the author's website

Works by Trudy Ludwig

The Invisible Boy (2013) 2,055 copies, 181 reviews

My Secret Bully (2003) 441 copies, 9 reviews

Just Kidding (2006) 363 copies, 11 reviews

Sorry! (2006) 250 copies, 5 reviews

Confessions of a Former Bully (2010) 238 copies, 4 reviews

Trouble Talk (2008) 211 copies, 8 reviews

Better Than You (2011) 107 copies, 6 reviews

Quiet Please, Owen McPhee! (2018) 100 copies, 2 reviews

The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts (2020) 88 copies, 4 reviews

Too Perfect (2009) 55 copies, 1 review

Brave Every Day (2022) 54 copies, 2 reviews

Gifts from the Enemy (2014) 47 copies, 2 reviews

Calling the Wind: A Story of Healing and Hope (2022) 23 copies, 2 reviews

El niño invisible (The Invisible Boy Spanish Edition) (2019) 8 copies

Nevidni fant 1 copy

Confesiones de una antigua acosadora/ Confessions of a Former Bully (2018) 1 copy

El niño invisible (The Invisible Boy Spanish Edition) 1 copy

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Gender: female

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The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

Brian is an invisible boy, not noticed by his teacher or friends while they play, not even at lunch. Until Brian, a new student, arrives to join the class.

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ArielaAA | 180 other reviews | Jun 12, 2024 |

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

A boy who feels invisible at school, but through the kindness of a new friend Brian begins to feel seen.

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kayleeandgizmo | 180 other reviews | Jun 7, 2024 |

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

a boy who feels invisible at school, but through the kindness of a new friend Brian begins to feel seen.

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wimbles01 | 180 other reviews | Jun 6, 2024 |

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

Independent Reading Level:1-4
Awards: School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

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anbaum | 180 other reviews | Apr 23, 2024 |

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Awards

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Nebraska Golden Sower Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – Little Bluestem (Picture Book) – 2016)

Young Hoosier Book Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – Picture Book – 2017)

Trouble Talk (2009)

Just Kidding (2007)

Georgia Children's Book Award

The Invisible Boy (Finalist – Picturebook – 2016)

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – 2017)

Parents' Choice Book Award

Better Than You (2012)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 2015)

Read Aloud Indiana Book Award

The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts (Ageless – 2022)

South Dakota Children's Book Awards

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – Prairie Bud – 2016)

Buckaroo Book Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – 2018)

The Best Children's Books of the Year

The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts (2021)

Comstock Read Aloud Book Award

Gifts from the Enemy (Honor – 2015)

Virginia Readers' Choice

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – Primary – 2016)

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts (2021)

Trouble Talk (2009)

Black-Eyed Susan Book Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – Picture Books – 2015)

Volunteer State Book Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – Primary – 2016)

Mom's Choice Award

Trouble Talk (Children's Picture Books)

Confessions of a Former Bully (Juvenile, Ages 9-12)

Teacher Favorites Award

Brave Every Day (2023)

The Invisible Boy (Primary Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8) – 2014)

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

The Invisible Boy (2013)

Picture This Recommendation List

Quiet Please, Owen McPhee! (Fiction – 2019)

The Invisible Boy (2014)

Charter Oak Children's Book Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – 2015)

Junior Library Guild Selections

The Invisible Boy (Selection)

Ladybug Picture Book Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – 2015)

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book Award

Too Perfect (2009)

Show Me Readers Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – 2016)

Reading the West Book Award

Brave Every Day (Winner – Picture Book – 2023)

Oregon Spirit Book Award

Brave Every Day (Honor – Picture Books – 2022)

Gifts from the Enemy (Honor – Non-Fiction – 2014)

Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – 2015)

Iowa Goldfinch Award

The Invisible Boy (Nominee – 2019)

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Associated Authors

Patrice Barton Illustrator

Adam Gustavson Illustrator

Mikela Prevost Illustrator

Charisse L. Nixon Foreword

Mike Curato Illustrator

Statistics

Works: 17
Members: 4,043
Popularity: #6,225
Rating: ½ 4.4

Reviews: 237
ISBNs: 61
Languages: 3
Favorited: 1

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