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 Every now and then, there's a book that makes you feel like a kid again and fills you with pure, unadulterated wonder: The Imaginary is that book. Don't think that this book is merely for the children, both readers young and old will be captivated by this magical novel and will long for their own Rudger. This is a special book, one that will have a long shelf life and won't easily be forgotten by any one who is lucky enough to pick it up. I can say without a doubt that A.F. Harrold has a way with words and is a storyteller like no other. 
 Amanda Shuffleup has a friend named Rudger, he can't be seen by her mother and is "imaginary". Rudger and Amanda get into all sorts of shenanigans that eventually lead to them meeting the evil Mr. Bunting who eats imaginaries. When Amanda is hurt in an accident, Rudger starts to fade and discovers a world full of imaginaries. 
 The Imaginary will have readers minds soaring with the possibility of a world built on the imagination. It isn't hard to believe in magic when reading Harrold's lyrical prose that is absorbing and well-crafted. I find the comparisons to Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman extremely apt and fans of the two aforementioned authors will absolutely fall in love with this novel. 
 This is definitely a perfect novel for parents to read to their children and both will keep saying: "Just one more chapter" as they devour this clever book. Children will want to read this one with their parents again and again and I'm sure their parents will be happy to oblige. Though this is a children's book, there are so many deep themes about growing up and imagination that will touch parents and older readers. Instead of taking the predictable route one would expect, this novel ends on such a beautiful, but bittersweet note and I just am in awe of The Imaginary. 
 The Imaginary is a modern classic in the making and it's bound to stir the hearts of readers everywhere. You'll definitely be seeing this novel around and I'm positive that A.F. Harrold's next novel will fill me with childlike wonder also. I can't wait to see what Harrold cooks up next and for the world to read The Imaginary!