The Imaginary: Coming soon to Netflix
A.F. Harrold, Emily Gravett
An extraordinary tale of love, loss, imagination and not really being there, for fans of Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman. Coming to Netflix as an animated feature film in 2024. Rudger is Amanda’s best friend. He doesn't exist, but nobody's perfect. Only Amanda can see her imaginary friend – until the sinister Mr Bunting arrives at Amanda's door. Mr Bunting hunts imaginaries. Rumour says that he eats them. And he's sniffed out Rudger. Soon Rudger is alone, and running for his imaginary life. But can a boy who isn’t there survive without a friend to dream him up? A brilliantly funny, scary and moving read from the unique imagination of A.F. Harrold, this beautiful book is astoundingly illustrated with integrated art and colour spreads by the award-winning Emily Gravett.
Reviews
It was about a ghost called Rudger AKA My favourite character searching for her long lost companion Amanda. But a person called Mr Bunting eats imaginaries. Will Rudger survive?
Queen Petronella Paddington 17.07.2022
It was fiction and I liked Rudger because he is and imaginary friend who is searching for her friend in a hospital but a person called Mr Bunting is trying to eat Rudger.
Anonymous 17.07.2022
it was brilliant I would happily read it again it is about love and loss written in a very magical way it sort of made me want an imaginary friend
Princess Letizia Vegas 02.04.2022
Rudger is in Amanda's wardrobe when she gets home from school. But he isn't real. Well, no one but Amanda can see him. In other words, he is her imaginary. Together they have fun and play made-up games and share food - but then Amanda is hit by a car. Rudger finds himself fading. He doesn't know what to do. Luckily, there is a place for lost imaginaries. But Mr Bunting, a man who eats imaginaries, comes along...and he eats Emily, Rudger's best friend after Amanda. What can he do?
Director Venus Moonlight 11.08.2020
I thought that this book was a little bit confusing, because I didn't always know who was alive. My favourite person was Zinzan. I recommend this book to 10 and 11 year olds.
Judge Sapphire Costa-Rica 08.06.2020
I really enjoyed reading this book because I liked the characters and the story. This book is about a girl who imagined a friend of her own and he was named Rudger.
Principal Tropical Frankfurter 30.07.2019
Amazing
Anonymous 12.08.2018
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous 10.09.2017
I think this book was really good because I love to hear stories about goodies and baddies attacking each other and having lots of nice friends.
Anonymous 21.08.2017
This fantasy story was one of the best books I have ever read. It captured lots of different emotions
Anonymous 16.08.2017
5 because this is a good book
Anonymous 05.08.2017
good
Anonymous 04.08.2017
I enjoy reading this book as it has loads of funny ideas packed inside ,then it all explodes near the middle of the story. I rate this book 4/5 because the author could have put in more imagination nevertheless this book is amazing. Try this book and you will not get bored on the first page as usually you will find yourself getting bored when you open the book. This book also has an introduction which helps you figure out what's going on.
Anonymous 29.07.2017
its nice book
Anonymous 28.07.2017
It is is exiting
Anonymous 27.02.2017
very funny
Anonymous 16.12.2016
I think you should definetely read this book, especially if you're 7 and over. I won't tell your to much apart from that it contains funny bits, is exciting, sometimes scary (from my point of view!) and truly from my heart, sometimes sad. A very good book, I highly recommend and especially nice for children who have vivid imaginations (like myself!).
Anonymous 19.08.2016
I thought this book was amazing because it was very engaging. The illustrations were beautiful. I liked the story and the idea was very creative. I recommend this book to people who like spooky but exciting books!
Anonymous 16.08.2016
Not real
Anonymous 01.08.2016
It's one of the best books I've read and makes you see the other half of the world
Anonymous 18.07.2016