Imaginary

Name: Imaginary
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419746642
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By Lee Bacon

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Summary

Imaginary by Lee Bacon is a delightful children's story about a young boy named Zack and his imaginary friend, George. As Zack faces personal challenges and changes in his life, George helps him navigate the difficulties of growing up. This heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship, imagination, and the transition from childhood to adolescence.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that balance fantasy and reality, exploring the imaginative world of children's friendships. Perfect for those who cherish heartwarming tales, it delves into themes of growing up and the power of creativity, ideal for young readers who love adventures with a touch of magic.

Imaginary

Eleven-year-old Zach knows he is too old to have an imaginary playmate, but between grieving for the loss of his father and coping with bullying at school the only place he seems to find joy is in his fantasy world with his best friend Shovel.

The story of a boy and his imaginary friend-told by the imaginary friend

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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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Imaginary by Lee Bacon has been praised for its heartfelt and sophisticated exploration of grief and friendship. The narrative, led by an imaginary friend named Shovel, offers a unique perspective on familiar middle-grade themes such as loss and bullying, while balancing humour and complex emotions. The storytelling and illustrations are commended for their ability to blend reality and imagination, providing an accessible yet profound read for children experiencing or empathising with pain.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419746642

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Katy Wu

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grief & Loss Lee Bacon Young Adult

About the Author

Lee Bacon is the author of several books for young people, including The Last Human and the Joshua Dread and Legendtopia series, as well as the original audio story The Mystery of Alice. His books have been translated into 23 languages. Bacon grew up in Texas and now lives in New Jersey.

Katy Wu is a designer and children’s book illustrator currently based in Portland, Oregon. She’s worked on a number of children’s books, as well as with animation studios such as Blue Sky Studios, Cinderbiter, Pixar, and Laika. She has also worked at Google as a “Doodler,” creating Doodles for the Google homepage.

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