About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling with feeling overlooked, invisible, or like they do not matter to their family and friends. Maxwell is convinced no one notices him, so he makes a wish to be erased, and it shockingly comes true. He becomes a ghost in his own life, watching his family carry on without him. With the help of his elderly, forgetful neighbor, this story gently explores deep feelings of loneliness, self-worth, and the need to belong. It’s a powerful, hopeful read for middle-graders, using a magical twist to show that even small actions can make a big impact on the people around us, and that everyone deserves to be seen.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The central theme is emotional neglect, handled metaphorically through the magical premise of being physically erased. The approach is secular and focuses on internal feelings and relationships. Reg's character deals with aging, grief, and significant memory loss (presented as dementia/Alzheimer's) in a gentle, empathetic way. The resolution for the protagonist is entirely hopeful, reaffirming his place in his family and his own self-worth.
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