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Description for The Imaginary
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Gravett, Emily. Num Pages: 224 pages, Integrated illustrations, mono and colour. BIC Classification: YFH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 155 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
An extraordinary tale of love, loss, imagination and not really being there, for fans of Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman. Rudger is Amanda's best friend. He doesn't exist, but nobody's perfect. Only Amanda can see her imaginary friend - until the sinister Mr Bunting arrives at Amanda's door. Mr Bunting hunts imaginaries. Rumour says that he eats them. And he's sniffed out Rudger. Soon Rudger is alone, and running for his imaginary life. But can a boy who isn't there survive without a friend to dream him up? ... Read more
An extraordinary tale of love, loss, imagination and not really being there, for fans of Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman. Rudger is Amanda's best friend. He doesn't exist, but nobody's perfect. Only Amanda can see her imaginary friend - until the sinister Mr Bunting arrives at Amanda's door. Mr Bunting hunts imaginaries. Rumour says that he eats them. And he's sniffed out Rudger. Soon Rudger is alone, and running for his imaginary life. But can a boy who isn't there survive without a friend to dream him up? ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781408850169
SKU
V9781408850169
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About A. F. Harrold
A.F. Harrold is an English poet who writes and performs for adults and children. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats, a few good ideas and one beard. He spends his time showing off on stage, writing poems and books, and stroking his beard (it helps churn the ideas). He lives in Reading with a stand-up ... Read more
Reviews for The Imaginary
A richly visualised story which explores imaginary friends and the very special role they play in children's lives. Emily Gravett's illustrations capture the hazy world of the imaginaries brilliantly
Julia Eccleshare
Full of comical characters and disastrous situations, it will keep children entertained from beginning to end.
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A.F. Harrold writes with a ... Read more
Julia Eccleshare
Full of comical characters and disastrous situations, it will keep children entertained from beginning to end.
Booktrust on Fizzlebert Stump
A.F. Harrold writes with a ... Read more