IMAGINARY FRIENDS is a modern-day fantasy that all ages can enjoy. It was a normal Christmas Eve until Jeff Tanner's youngest son Davey snapped a turkey wishbone and made a crazy wish. Now Jeff thinks he's gone insane, because he sees strange things that no one else can - bug-eyed babies, walking teddy bears, and tiny freaks galore. What's worse, they don't like him. At all. Now Jeff has to figure out why they're angry, and quick, before his life is ruined by a million, invisible IMAGINARY FRIENDS.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Power of Imagination,
By Jess (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: IMAGINARY FRIENDS (Paperback)
Imaginary Friends is a short, but delightful book that is not only entertaining with it's phenomenal premise, but also full of heart.The characters are well-fleshed out and the story itself provides a powerful message that you are sure not to forget. Imaginary Friends is a story about love, acceptance, finding oneself, and most importantly--the power of imagination. A fantastic read for any age group, Imaginary Friends is sure to tickle your funny bone and warm your heart.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This would make a really cute movie...,
By Thomas Duff "Duffbert" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: IMAGINARY FRIENDS (Paperback)
What if, as an adult, you could see all the imaginary friends of all the children around you (but no one else could?) And what if these imaginary friends really didn't like you? That's the premise of Darren Pillsbury's book Imaginary Friends. Even though this probably could be classified as a young adult novel, it packs more than enough enjoyment for a grown-up reader like myself. And I found myself seeing this as a really cute family movie that'd be fun to watch...Jeff Tanner is a toy executive trying to hold his family together after the death of his wife in a car accident. One of his sons (Brian) has withdrawn into a world where all he does is draw monsters. The other son (Davey) is a wise-cracking youngster who has a number of imaginary friends known only to himself. Add in a grandmother who lives with them and a next-door neighbor who provides day care for the two (and who Jeff has a bit of a crush on). During a Christmas dinner, Davey makes a wish with the turkey wishbone, and all of a sudden Jeff can see a number of strange creatures running around and creating havoc in the house. Of course, only Davey finds this normal, as they're his imaginary friends. All the rest of the family is convinced he's going off the deep end. Even leaving the house doesn't help, as every other imaginary friend in the world is out there to torment him. And we're talking "torment", as they are out to cause him physical pain... The driving story behind the premise is that Jeff is putting Brian into a military school in an attempt to draw him out of his self-imposed shell. No one is convinced this is a good idea, Jeff included, but he doesn't know what else to do. As Jeff works through his emotions and grieving, he starts to learn what's really important, as well as gaining the respect of all his imaginary friends. As this likely falls into a young adult category, we're not talking deep philosophical plotlines here. But even so, Pillsbury paints some incredibly funny and comical scenes. Davey's dialog is sharp, probably too sharp to be realistic for a kid his age. It didn't stop me from enjoying it, however. What I found interesting is that as I read this book, I was seeing it unfold as a motion picture. Stick Steve Martin in as the dad, a young Macaulay Culkin type as Davey, and it would be a lot of fun to watch. And the CGI effects with the imaginary friends could be outstanding... I'm surprised this book is as good as it is, given it's Pillsbury first. But if he continues to put out books of this caliber, I may have to make some visits to the young adult section of the library...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Crazy, funny and heart-warming!,
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Jeff Tanner is a toy executive at Wack-O! Toys, Inc. where profit is the most important thing. Jeff used to find his job fun creating new toys but since his wife Susan's death three years before it seems his creativity is all dried up. Jeff has two young boys, Brian who is eight and Davey who is five. Susan's mother, Granny Jobson, also stays with them and helps cook. Jeff also hired Elise, a young woman about his age, to stay with the boys while he is at work.The story begins on Christmas Eve and the boys are excited or at least Davey is. Brian is very quiet and draws constantly so sometimes it is hard to tell when he is excited. Jeff promised a trip to the mall to finish up their shopping. Grandfather and Grandmother Tanner, Jeff's parents, are also coming over for the holidays. They wish Jeff had become a lawyer or a doctor so a lot of complaining from that quarter. Davey feels his dad is just not too fun anymore and is tired of being blamed for tricks that his imaginary friends have done such as make a big pile of toilet tissue in the bathroom. Davey and Brian snap the turkey wishbone with Davey wishing his dad could see imaginary friends. The plot takes on an even more hilarious note now as Jeff is not only able to see Davey's imaginary friends but he can see EVERYONE'S imaginary friends. There is lots of laughing, yelling but also many touching and sensitive scenes as Jeff relearns to use his imagination, to connect more strongly with his sons and some other bonus rewards. A short and funny book that would be great for kids from ages 10 and up but may require a bit of patience from adults as Jeff does do quite a bit of yelling. Highly recommended to read and read aloud with your family! Valerie Matteson Ann Arbor, Michigan
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