Who am I kidding: either you've loved the first two books in this series and you're gaga about this one too, or you tapped out early and have moved on to something else.
Because this book is totally awesome in the same way that Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Unicorn on a Roll are totally awesome.
School's out and Marigold and Phoebe are up to their usual adventures. This year, there's summer camp - but making new friends is easy when you've packed a unicorn! Phoebe's frenemy Dakota and her magic hair make an appearance, too, and this time Phoebe has to help her get out of a spot of goblin trouble.
Showing posts with label Imaginary friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Imaginary friends. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
The Imaginary by A.F. Harrold
What happens to imaginary friends when children lose their imagination? Unfortunately, Rudger is about to find out, but it's not just a case his "real" friend Emily growing up - there are evil things afoot for imaginaries.
This juvenile novel was illustrated by the amazingly talented Emily Gravett, whose moody art allows just the right amount of menace. It's a great book for kids just old enough to be abandoning their own imaginary friends, but still young enough to believe in the fantastical.
Personally, I adored the idea that abandoned imaginaries go to the library to hang out until they get a new assignment - it really is a place MADE of imagination, as one character explains to Rudger.
This juvenile novel was illustrated by the amazingly talented Emily Gravett, whose moody art allows just the right amount of menace. It's a great book for kids just old enough to be abandoning their own imaginary friends, but still young enough to believe in the fantastical.
Personally, I adored the idea that abandoned imaginaries go to the library to hang out until they get a new assignment - it really is a place MADE of imagination, as one character explains to Rudger.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
The Imaginary by A.F. Harrold
I picked this book up after hearing it described as The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend meets Neil Gaiman. I have to agree with that assessment; I've been telling parents about it all week as a last minute gift idea for kids around ages 8-10.
Amanda Shufflepup might not have realized she needed a friend until one showed up in the wardrobe. Rudger was just what she wanted, except no one else could see him. The two have great adventures until the day someone else does see Rudger. Mr. Bunting is greatly dangerous to imaginaries. In fact, because of him, Amanda and Rudger are separated, and Rudger finds himself running for his life. Most important of all is his need to find Amanda again before she forgets him; can he survive if there is no one to imagine him?
For anyone who ever had an imaginary friend, this is a treasure. If you were the kid who played along when someone else dreamed up friends, this might make you believe just a little more.
Amanda Shufflepup might not have realized she needed a friend until one showed up in the wardrobe. Rudger was just what she wanted, except no one else could see him. The two have great adventures until the day someone else does see Rudger. Mr. Bunting is greatly dangerous to imaginaries. In fact, because of him, Amanda and Rudger are separated, and Rudger finds himself running for his life. Most important of all is his need to find Amanda again before she forgets him; can he survive if there is no one to imagine him?
For anyone who ever had an imaginary friend, this is a treasure. If you were the kid who played along when someone else dreamed up friends, this might make you believe just a little more.
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