A brave, challenging and beautifully written book that unflinchingly confronts death, grief and denial, but which is redeemed by a dark humour and, beneath everything, a beating heart of love

Daily Mail

Gripping and poignant, a look at what it means to be brave and alive in the face of loss

Kirkus, starred review

Inventively meshes – and blurs – the realistic and the fanciful ... Aided by Gravett's evocative art, Harrold brings this eerie, Briticism-laced tale about accepting change, letting go, and love's indissoluble bonds to an affecting finale that is very much grounded in real life

Publishers Weekly

By turns scary and funny, touching without being sentimental, and beautifully illustrated by Emily Gravett, The Imaginary is a delight from start to finish

Financial Times on THE IMAGINARY

A moving read about loyalty and belief in the extraordinary

Guardian on THE IMAGINARY

This is young fiction of the very best quality, showcasing inspiration, inventiveness and an intoxicating passion for storytelling. The Imaginary has the potential to be a family favourite and a future classic

Booktrust on THE IMAGINARY