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The Imaginary
an unforgettable story of friendship
The Imaginary
an unforgettable story of friendship
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Description
Bloomsbury presents The Imaginary by A.F. Harrold, read by Sarah Ovens.
Perfect for Neil Gaiman and Roald Dahl fans, this 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?
Winner of the UKLA Book Award (7-11 category) (2016)
Product details
| Published | Apr 27 2023 |
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| Format | Audiobook |
| Duration | 4 hours and 6 minutes |
| ISBN | 9781547614073 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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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
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A.F. Harrold writes with a very distinctive, unusual and utterly charming voice in this warm and funny tale ... Fabulous
Jeremy Strong, The Guardian
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By turns scary and funny, touching without being sentimental, and beautifully illustrated by Emily Gravett, The Imaginary is a delight from start to finish.
James Lovegrove, The Financial Times

























