I absolutely love this book! I saw similarities to "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" and "Room", but with so much more depth and compassion. As Budo himself might say: Believe me." - Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Sing You Home You've never read a book like this before.
It has been a long time since I read a book that has captured me so completely, and has wowed me with its unique vision. "A novel as creative, brave, and pitch-perfect as its narrator, an imaginary friend named Budo, who reminds us that bravery comes in the most unlikely forms. The arresting voice of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time with the emotional power of Room and the whimsy of Drop Dead Fred but in a class of its own." - Eleanor Brown, New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend is a captivating story told in a voice so clever and honest I didn't want it to end. "Wholly original and completely unputdownable. Reading his memoir is the next best thing." - Library Journal We would all be lucky to have a Budo at our sides. Budo's world is as realistic as he is imaginary. "Dicks's third novel (after Something Missing and Unexpectedly Milo) is at turns funny, poignant, and frightening. Delightfully compelling reading." - Booklist "An incredibly captivating novel about the wonder of youth and the importance of friendship, whether real or imagined. "A chipper narrative and lively climax make Dicks's newest a fun read and engaging exploration of the vibrant world of a child's imagination." - Publishers Weekly Narrated by Budo, a character with a unique ability to have a foot in many worlds - imaginary, real, child, and adult - Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend touches on the truths of life, love, and friendship as it races to a heartwarming. Patterson does the unthinkable and kidnaps Max, it is up to Budo and a team of imaginary friends to save him - and Budo must ultimately decide which is more important: Max's happiness or Budo's very existence. Patterson, the woman who works with Max in the Learning Center and who believes that she alone is qualified to care for this young boy. Some people say that he has Asperger's Syndrome, but most just say he's "on the spectrum." None of this matters to Budo, who loves Max and is charged with protecting him from the class bully, from awkward situations in the cafeteria, and even in the bathroom stalls. But Budo feels his age, and thinks constantly of the day when eight-year-old Max Delaney will stop believing in him. He's been alive for more than five years, which is positively ancient in the world of imaginary friends. real or otherwise.īudo is lucky as imaginary friends go. Imaginary friend Budo narrates this heartwarming story of love, loyalty, and the power of the imagination - the perfect read for anyone who has ever had a friend.
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