I loved reading Memoirs of an imaginary friend by Mattew Dicks while at campmeeting this summer. It is a creative take on childhood imagination. I had certainly never thought of imaginary friends this way. I was surprised with all of the twists and turns that the story took, and found it a much more addictive read than I expected.
Max is different than the other kids, so Bodo (the imaginary friend) is different than the other friends. Imaginary friends only exist while their children believe in them and need them. Max still needs him, so Bodo lives as one of few remaining imaginary friends left at school.
Max has autism. He needs Bodo more than other kids. This book follows Bodo as he tries to help his Max through everything from social interactions, to bullying and kidnapping. Bodo eventually must also face his own mortality. If Bodo does his job well Max will no longer need him, and this would mean his end.
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