| Title | : | My Real Friend |
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| ISBN | : | 073333489X |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780733334894 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 |
| Publication | : | Published April 15, 2019 |
Rupert isn't real, but he has a real friend, William. They both love sport, painting and music and have amazing adventures together in William's imagination.
But why can't they have the adventures that Rupert wants? And what will happen if William no longer wants an imaginary friend?
A heartwarming story of friendship, identity and the power of imagination from bestselling author David Hunt and award-winning illustrator Lucia Masciullo.
My Real Friend Reviews
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I really like the text, but acknowledge the possibility of bias as I wrote it. However, I had nothing to do with the illustrations and Lucia Masciullo has imbued them with great beauty - her pictures speak a million words.
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This is a wonderful book that looks at a friendship from the imaginary friend's point of view. Rupert and William are friends. But being an imaginary friend can be hard. It's not just the fear that if your friend doesn't imagine you anymore, you will disappear. It's also tough because you never get to be the one who chooses what to play, and you never get to win.
I love the collage-style illustrations throughout this book. I also love the wonderful hints at the end of the book provided by these clever illustrations.
A superb picture book for the slightly older reader (I recommend for around Year 2-5). -
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Imaginary friends have families, homes and likes and dislikes. My real friend offers a different perspective on the nature of friendship and identity in a heart-warming and endearing way.
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A story about a boy who has an imaginary friend. He ends up getting a real friend.
