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A review by ellalouise99
The Imaginary by A.F. Harrold
4.0
This story follows Amanda and her imaginary friend, Rudger, as they become separated and fight Mr Bunting to be reunited and safe again. The book tells a story of the world of imaginary friends in an inventive but also believable way. The bond between Amanda and Rudger is so strong that her mum manages to believe and see her imaginary friend again.
I think this book would be best suited to lower KS2 children as either a whole class read-aloud story, individual reader or group guided reading book. I think the child-like style to the story would be relatable to children. As well as them enjoying the aspects of adventure and suspense.
The illustrations are very dark, mainly black and white, which gives a sense of fear to the story. The use of these illustrations, as well as some black pages enhances the emotion and suspense of the reader. Because of this and the realistic sense of the story (from a child’s point of view), I think the book could be quite scary for some younger children (FS/KS1?). However, I do think some children this age could enjoy this aspect of the story.
I think this book would be best suited to lower KS2 children as either a whole class read-aloud story, individual reader or group guided reading book. I think the child-like style to the story would be relatable to children. As well as them enjoying the aspects of adventure and suspense.
The illustrations are very dark, mainly black and white, which gives a sense of fear to the story. The use of these illustrations, as well as some black pages enhances the emotion and suspense of the reader. Because of this and the realistic sense of the story (from a child’s point of view), I think the book could be quite scary for some younger children (FS/KS1?). However, I do think some children this age could enjoy this aspect of the story.