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My name is BUDO.

I have been alive for 5 years.

5 years is a very long time for someone like me to be alive.

MAX gave me my name. Max is 8 years old.

He is the only human person who can see me.

I know what Max knows, and some things he doesn't.

I know that Max is in danger.

And I know that I am the only one who can save him.

For readers who loved Room and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: a heartwarming, heartbreaking story of love, loyalty and the power of the imagination - a novel perfect for anyone who ever had a friend ... real or otherwise.

About the Author
Matthew Green is a schoolteacher with Teacher of the Year credentials to his name. He has one Master's degree and is working on a second. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and daughter, plus a dog and cat.

Reviews
From no. 1 bestselling author Jodi Picoult: 'A novel as creative, brave, and pitch-perfect as its narrator, an imaginary friend named Budo, who reminds us that bravery comes in the most unlikely forms. It has been a long time since I read a book that has captured me so completely, and has wowed me with its unique vision. You've never read a book like this before. As Budo himself might say: Believe me' * Jodi Picoult *
Remarkably fun, has adventure and mystery and unlike anything you'll have read before . . . It is undeniably an absorbing story that is more than a little magical * Bookbag blog *
An endearing tale of love, loyalty and the extraordinary power of a child's imagination * Glamour *
This story is simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting, essentially celebrating the extraordinary power of the mind * Image Magazine *
A captivating novel that you'll want to read in one sitting * Bella *
This debut is a fantastic idea that'll really capture the imagination * Star *
Uplifting..Don't Miss * Woman and Home *
An endearing tale of love, loyalty and the extraordinary power of a child's imagination * Glamour *
This story is simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting, essentially celebrating the extraordinary power of the mind * Image magazine *
An absorbing, moving story * Cosmopolitan *
Seriously impressive * Heat *
A perfect read for fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time * Holiday magazine *
Refreshingly different * Woman *


Awards
Long-listed for IMPAC Dublin Literary Award 2014 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9780751547870
Author Matthew Green
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 317g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 37mm