Memoirs Of An Imaginary Friend

By (author) Matthew Green; By (author) Green Matthew
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For readers who loved Room and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: a heartwarming, heartbreaking story of love, loyalty and the power of the imagination - a novel perfect for anyone who ever had a friend . . . real or otherwise.
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Goodreads finalist 2012 as voted by over 1 million readers

My name is BUDO.

I have been alive for 5 years.

5 years is a very long time for someone like me to be alive.

MAX gave me my name. Max is 8 years old.

He is the only human person who can see me.

I know what Max knows, and some things he doesn''t.

I know that Max is in danger.

And I know that I am the only one who can save him.

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From no. 1 bestselling author Jodi Picoult: ''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. 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. You''ve never read a book like this before. As Budo himself might say: Believe me''
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Remarkably fun, has adventure and mystery and unlike anything you''ll have read before . . . It is undeniably an absorbing story that is more than a little magical
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An endearing tale of love, loyalty and the extraordinary power of a child''s imagination
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This story is simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting, essentially celebrating the extraordinary power of the mind
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A captivating novel that you''ll want to read in one sitting
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This debut is a fantastic idea that''ll really capture the imagination
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Uplifting..Don''t Miss
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An endearing tale of love, loyalty and the extraordinary power of a child''s imagination
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This story is simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting, essentially celebrating the extraordinary power of the mind
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An absorbing, moving story
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Seriously impressive
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A perfect read for fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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Refreshingly different
Biographical note
Matthew Green is a schoolteacher with Teacher of the Year credentials to his name. He has one Master''s degree and is working on a second. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and daughter, plus a dog and cat.
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For readers who loved Room and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: a heartwarming, heartbreaking story of love, loyalty and the power of the imagination - a novel perfect for anyone who ever had a friend ... real or otherwise.
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My name is Budo.
I have been alive for 5 years.
5 years is a very long time for someone like me to be alive.
Max gave me my name.
Max is 8 years old.
He is the only human person who can see me.
I know what Max knows, and some things he doesn''t.
I know that Max is in danger.
And I know that I am the only one who can save him.
For readers who loved Room and The Curious Incident of the Night-Time: a heartwarming, heartbreaking story of love, loyalty and the power of the imagination - a novel perfect for anyone who ever had a friend . . . real or otherwise.

Review quote: previous work
From no. 1 bestselling author Jodi Picoult: ''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.