If you loved The Art of Racing in the Rain with its unconventional narrator and his unconditional love for his owner, then this is the next novel that will become near and dear to your heart. Budo is an imaginary friend to Max, a 4th-grader with special needs. Max has no friends and not one, but two dangerous enemies. Budo may be imaginary but his friendship, his bravery, and his love for Max are very real. Exquisite and poignant.

—Mary T. of RJ Julia Booksellers, Madison

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