Invisible

This realistic fiction novel is based on a 17 year old boy named Doug. Doug is a very troubled individual, he suffers from extreme mental illnesses like, PTSD, autism, schizophrenia, and pyromania. In school he is viewed as a freak and is frequently bullied. He is best friends with Andy, a football star and complete opposite of Doug. Throughout the book it is clear that he is desperate need of therapy. Through these sessions a horrible traumatic event comes to light for Doug. In which it is revealed that his best friend Andy is dead, due to a fire that they both started. This drives Doug crazier. Driving him to burn down the model city/town he built in his parents  basement. Leaving him in a hospital for burn victims. Would recommend this book to high school age students.