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Imaginary
- Narrated by: Ramon De Ocampo
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
The story of a boy and his imaginary friend - told by the imaginary friend
Zach should’ve outgrown his imaginary friend by now. He knows this. He’s 11, long past the days when kids are supposed to go on epic make-believe adventures with their invisible friends. But after the death of his father five years ago, all Zach wanted was an escape from the real world. So his imaginary friend, Shovel, hasn’t faded away like the other kids’ have. Their imaginary friendship grew stronger.
But now Zach’s in middle school, and things are getting awkward. His best friend ditched him for a cooler crowd. His classmates tease him in the hallways. He still misses his dad. Reality is the worst. Which is why Zach makes regular visits to a fantasy world with Shovel. But is Zach’s overactive imagination helping him deal with loss or just pushing people away? Poignant, humorous, and breathtaking, Imaginary is an inventive story of friendship, loss, and growing up...as only an imaginary friend could tell it.
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- K. J. Kelly
- 21-01-22
Imaginary friend’s-eye view of child and life
I always like this genre - I've read children's, YA and adult stories with imaginary friends at their heart, and it works well under different guises for all these audiences (much like Drop Dead Fred).
Here we have an 11 year old who should no longer really 'play' with his own friend, Shovel. But he does. We learn that Zach was devastated by the early loss of his much-loved father and took refuge in the constant companionship.
But now it's causing friction at school. Now this story gives us both perspectives - Zach's AND Shovel's. Which makes it rather interesting as we see the 'birth' of Shovel, and we see scenes at school from two perspectives. And then we think - just what is real? Shovel can't know these things through Zach's eyes only...
This tale is really one about growing up and letting go, as so many are. About accepting change and grief and moving on, about doing what's right for others.
And there's a lot of fun to be had along with the way, with some amusing school (and bullying) interactions and burgeoning friendships.
The most enjoyable parts for me were Shovel's, they made the story something slightly unusual, the story does follow well-worn paths but with different characters and the unknown element of the Imaginary Friend and how their world works.
Definitely a feel of Toy Story 3 in there too, you may have a lump in your throat.
Well narrated as an audiobook, easy to listen to in instalments and easy to follow.
For ages 9-13.
With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.
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