Miyase Sertbarut
A striking novel that tells the story of autism through a brother’s eyes.
When Fahir joins the class, he barely speaks and avoids everyone. Shy, quiet, and always on his own, he quickly catches the attention of the school counselor, who assigns two classmates—Asmin and Ender—to look out for him.
At first, Ender sees it as just a boring task. But Asmin grows curious. Why doesn’t Fahir talk to anyone? Why does he stare at light for so long? Why are there iron bars on the windows of his third-floor apartment? Soon, they uncover his secret: Fahir is trying to become invisible. He studies light, reads about quantum physics, and believes invisibility is the only way to escape the world he feels trapped in.
A failed experiment with a magician’s “disappearing dust” leads them into Fahir’s home—where nothing is as expected. Behind the barred doors and the messy apartment, among diapers and tightly ordered furniture, lies a deeper truth: Fahir has a sibling with special needs. His quiet world is shaped by silence, responsibility, and a desire to be free.
With deep empathy and a light touch, Miyase Sertbarut tells a moving story of difference, dreams, and what it means to be seen.
KEY NOTES:
• A unique, multi-perspective novel exploring the power of small moments.
• Encourages readers to think about cause and effect in everyday life.
English translation is available.
Themes: Everyday Life, Connection, Change, Perspective
9+, 128 pages, 13.5 x 19.5 cm