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I am Ray's Imaginary Friend

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Did you know there was a School for Imaginary Friends? Well there is and one of its star pupils is the narrator of Ray's story.Ray loves life in his village, until one day he hears his parents talking about moving house. Horrified by the idea, Ray... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Narrated by an imaginary friend, this moving and humorous chapter book in free verse is about helping young Ray get through the trauma of moving house and leaving his family home.

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Did you know there was a School for Imaginary Friends? Well there is and one of its star pupils is the narrator of Ray's story.

Ray loves life in his village, until one day he hears his parents talking about moving house. Horrified by the idea, Ray invents an imaginary friend to talk to and even runs away. Eventually Ray is able to accept the move, and also the Ukrainian refugee mother and child who come to live with his family in their new home. As Ray finds his feet again, the Imaginary Friend wonders if he is needed any more, or if he can also move on?

'A terrific book...that takes us deep into coping with change and growing stronger. A wonderful story and a must have for years 4-6.' Pie Corbett

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836300342

Publisher: Scallywag Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scallywag Press

Illustration: Black and white

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Bethan Welby

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 216

About the Author

Brian Moses lives in East Sussex, UK. His books have sold over one million copies and he has been labelled 'one of Britain's favourite children's poets' by the National Poetry Archive.

Bethan Welby lives in Devon, UK. Her debut picture book The After Christmas Tree was longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Award, and Phyllis and Grace was shortlisted for the V&A Award, nominated for the Carnegie, and won a White Raven.

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