Things That Are
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| Author | Andrew Clements |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Series | Things Not Seen |
| Genre | young-adult fiction, Science Fiction |
| Publisher | Philomel |
Publication date | 2008 |
| ISBN | 978-0-399-24691-3 |
| OCLC | 216938211 |
| LC Class | PZ7.C59118 Tgv 2008 |
| Preceded by | Things Hoped For |
Things That Are is a young adult book by Andrew Clements. Released in 2008 by Philomel, the book is a sequel to Things Hoped For.
Plot
The story is about 17 year old Alicia, Bobby's friend who the reader learned about in Things Not Seen. The main plot centers around her journey of self reassurance and courage. The story also includes short exchanges between Alicia and her "brain fairy" in which they argue over a present topic. The "brain fairy" always annoys Alicia and calls her names. The story starts out with Bobby coming home from New York to Chicago to visit Alicia. He was unknowningly followed by the invisible man, William. The FBI start to intervene because of an arrest warrant on William. Alicia and Bobby then help William use an electric blanket to return him to his previous state. William then returns to his wife and daughter in Montreal.
Characters
Main
- Alicia Van Dorn - A 17 year old girl who is blind.
- Bobby Phillips (known as Robert Phillips in Things Hoped For)- Alicia's boyfriend.
Minor
- Mr. Van Dorn - Alicia's dad, a professor
- Mrs. Van Dorn - Alicia's mom
- William - the invisible man who was introduced in Things Hoped For
- David Phillips - Bobby's dad, a scientist
- Mrs. Phillips - Bobby's mom, a professor