The Imaginary

By A.F. Harrold, Emily Gravett (Illustrator)

An imaginary friend races to reunite with his creator before fading away forever.

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240 pages· 38,475 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Rudger, an imaginary friend, faces a dire challenge: evade the sinister Mr. Bunting, who hunts beings like him. Separated from Amanda, the only one who can see him, Rudger must reunite with her before he vanishes from existence. Can an imaginary boy survive in a world that refuses to believe in him? As danger looms, the bond of friendship and the power of imagination are put to the ultimate test. Will Rudger find Amanda in time, or will he become just another forgotten dream?

From the publisher

Now an animated feature film on Netflix! Perfect for fans of Coraline and Roald Dahl, this fully-illustrated journey into the secret world of imaginary friends is quirky, dark, and utterly irresistible. Rudger is Amanda Shuffleup’s imaginary friend. Nobody else can see Rudger-until the evil Mr. Bunting arrives at Amanda’s door. Mr. Bunting hunts imaginaries. Rumor has it that he even eats them. And now he’s found Rudger. Soon Rudger is alone, and running for his imaginary life. He needs to find Amanda before Mr. Bunting catches him-and before Amanda forgets him and he fades away to nothing. But how can an unreal boy stand alone in the real world? Featuring gorgeous illustrations and a beautiful design, this suspenseful fantasy tells a powerful tale of friendship, imagination, and remembering what you never knew you lost.

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