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British tween Ethel suffers from acne just like her (deceased) mum, according to caregiver Gram. But when an ill-advised combination of internet-purchased tea and a tanning bed render her invisible, Ethel faces much bigger problems. Ethel and her sort-of-friend Boydy are endearingly awkward protagonists, well suited to this offbeat fantasy about identity, family revelations, and unlikely friendships.