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A review by cjeziorski
The Imaginary by A.F. Harrold
4.0
Amanda is a girl with an imaginary best friend, Rudger. One day, a mysterious man, Mr. Bunting, comes to her door and can see Rudger. This leads to a series of events that have Rudger meeting other imaginaries in an attempt to escape. The book was a bit creepy/horror at times, which kids would love. The illustrations are amazing; Emily Gravett is indeed talented.
I will agree with another reviewer—I’m not sure kids would relate to an older kid with an imaginary friend. I never had one as a kid, but I feel like they’re relegated to the under 5’s. However, maybe it’s the creepy factor of Mr. Bunting that appeals to the middle grade reader.
I did like the cat, Zinzan. It reminded me of the cat in Coraline that was able to travel between the real and the imaginary.
I will agree with another reviewer—I’m not sure kids would relate to an older kid with an imaginary friend. I never had one as a kid, but I feel like they’re relegated to the under 5’s. However, maybe it’s the creepy factor of Mr. Bunting that appeals to the middle grade reader.
I did like the cat, Zinzan. It reminded me of the cat in Coraline that was able to travel between the real and the imaginary.