About the book
From the author of Between the Notes comes a heartfelt coming-of-age story that shines a light on our love of social media and how sometimes being the person you think you want to be isn’t as great as being the person you truly are. Perfect for fans of Vivi Greene’s Sing and Susane Colasanti’s Now and Forever.
Vicky Decker’s social anxiety has helped her to master the art of hiding in plain sight, appearing only to her best friend, Jenna. But when Jenna moves away, Vicky’s isolation becomes unbearable. So she decides to invent a social life by Photoshopping herself into other people’s photos and posting them on Instagram under the screen name Vicurious.
Instantly, she begins to get followers, and soon, Vicky has made a whole new life for herself without ever leaving her bedroom. But the more followers she amasses online, the clearer it becomes that there are a lot of people out there who feel like her—#alone and #ignored in real life. To help them, and herself, she must find her voice, stop living vicariously and start bringing the magic of Vicurious back to life.
But what happens when your fake life starts to feel more real than your own?
- Social Media Fiction: To escape her loneliness, Vicky creates the \"Vicurious\" account, but she isn't prepared for what happens when her Photoshopped life goes viral.
- Geeky Romance: A sweet, awkward connection with Lipton Gregory, the boy who sees the real Vicky, offers a chance at a happiness she never thought was possible.
- Friendship Drama: As Vicky's online world expands, her real-world friendship with Jenna begins to fall apart, forcing a heartbreaking choice.
- Loner to Leader: From hiding in the bathroom to inspiring an online movement, Vicky discovers that the source of her greatest fear might also be her greatest strength.
Editions of How to Disappear
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062291769
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062291776
Read an Excerpt
From the author of Between the Notes comes a heartfelt coming-of-age story that shines a light on our love of social media and how sometimes being the person you think you want to be isn’t as great as being the person you truly are. Perfect for fans of Vivi Greene’s Sing and Susane Colasanti’s Now and Forever.
Vicky Decker’s social anxiety has helped her to master the art of hiding in plain sight, appearing only to her best friend, Jenna. But when Jenna moves away, Vicky’s isolation becomes unbearable. So she decides to invent a social life by Photoshopping herself into other people’s photos and posting them on Instagram under the screen name Vicurious.
Instantly, she begins to get followers, and soon, Vicky has made a whole new life for herself without ever leaving her bedroom. But the more followers she amasses online, the clearer it becomes that there are a lot of people out there who feel like her—#alone and #ignored in real life. To help them, and herself, she must find her voice, stop living vicariously and start bringing the magic of Vicurious back to life.
But what happens when your fake life starts to feel more real than your own?
- Social Media Fiction: To escape her loneliness, Vicky creates the \"Vicurious\" account, but she isn't prepared for what happens when her Photoshopped life goes viral.
- Geeky Romance: A sweet, awkward connection with Lipton Gregory, the boy who sees the real Vicky, offers a chance at a happiness she never thought was possible.
- Friendship Drama: As Vicky's online world expands, her real-world friendship with Jenna begins to fall apart, forcing a heartbreaking choice.
- Loner to Leader: From hiding in the bathroom to inspiring an online movement, Vicky discovers that the source of her greatest fear might also be her greatest strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How to Disappear about?
From the author of Between the Notes comes a heartfelt coming-of-age story that shines a light on our love of social media and how sometimes being the person you think you want to be isn’t as great as being the person you truly are. Perfect for fans of Vivi Greene’s Sing and Susane Colasanti’s Now and Forever.
Vicky Decker’s social anxiety has helped her to master the art of hiding in plain sight, appearing only to her best friend, Jenna. But when Jenna moves away, Vicky’s isolation becomes unbearable. So she decides to invent a social life by Photoshopping herself into other people’s photos and posting them on Instagram under the screen name Vicurious.
Instantly, she begins to get followers, and soon, Vicky has made a whole new life for herself without ever leaving her bedroom. But the more followers she amasses online, the clearer it becomes that there are a lot of people out there who feel like her—#alone and #ignored in real life. To help them, and herself, she must find her voice, stop living vicariously and start bringing the magic of Vicurious back to life.
But what happens when your fake life starts to feel more real than your own?
- Social Media Fiction: To escape her loneliness, Vicky creates the \"Vicurious\" account, but she isn't prepared for what happens when her Photoshopped life goes viral.
- Geeky Romance: A sweet, awkward connection with Lipton Gregory, the boy who sees the real Vicky, offers a chance at a happiness she never thought was possible.
- Friendship Drama: As Vicky's online world expands, her real-world friendship with Jenna begins to fall apart, forcing a heartbreaking choice.
- Loner to Leader: From hiding in the bathroom to inspiring an online movement, Vicky discovers that the source of her greatest fear might also be her greatest strength.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How to Disappear?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Where can I read a sample of How to Disappear?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062291769
Who is/are the Author/s of the book How to Disappear?
Sharon Huss Roat
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
How to Disappear is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062291769) and ebook(ISBN 9780062291776)
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