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A review by tcbueti
The Imaginary by A.F. Harrold
5.0
Wow. Terrific. Imaginary friend scenario goes from cute to terrifying, as Amanda’s imaginary friend Rudger tries to escape from being eaten by an ancient man, Mr. Bunting, Bunting has survived for centuries (?) by eating imaginaries who have been forgotten and are fading; he has his own, very creepy imaginary, a pale, dark-haired, silent, strong and nameless girl who helps him catch his prey. Rudger has to find Amanda (who is unconscious) and make her remember him. In the meantime he’s safe in the library, where other imaginaries wait for reassignment (a là Monsters, Inc?)
Gravett’s illustrations beautifully clarify the real/ imaginary aspects, adding pops of color like Wizard of Oz (talk about why THOSE creatures are in color.) and add such dimension and detail. Perfect.
CLEVER, slyly funny and touching. Amanda is a great character: manipulative, bossy and stubborn in the best way. Rudger is good and loyal. Their rescuer is unexpected.
Hard to put down.
Bunting is like the DEMENTORS in HP.
Oooh, this was reminding me of Song from Somewhere Else, with its touching but creepy vibe and now I see it’s by the same author.
Gravett’s illustrations beautifully clarify the real/ imaginary aspects, adding pops of color like Wizard of Oz (talk about why THOSE creatures are in color.) and add such dimension and detail. Perfect.
CLEVER, slyly funny and touching. Amanda is a great character: manipulative, bossy and stubborn in the best way. Rudger is good and loyal. Their rescuer is unexpected.
Hard to put down.
Bunting is like the DEMENTORS in HP.
Oooh, this was reminding me of Song from Somewhere Else, with its touching but creepy vibe and now I see it’s by the same author.