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katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
I love this new genre - Matthew Green's 'Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend' and Oliver Jeffers/Eoin Colfer's 'Imaginary Fred' explore the idea of invisible playmates for adults and toddlers respectively. Here 'Papier' (or rather Cuevas) writes for the age group who will probably find it most relevant - the children who create them.
A 'brother' slowly works out that the reason nobody will talk to his except his sister is because he in imaginary, created by her. His life cannot be the safe after this. He can no longer pretend to be Fleur's brother, but find out what he is, even if that means leaving her. Just what place can he find for himself in the world?
The world of the imaginary friend is brought to life in this book (more so than the books mentioned above) as Imaginary Friend support groups, administrators and paperwork all feature in this funny but deeply moving tale of identity and belonging.
It has truly hilarious moments as Jacques discovers other children as their 'friend', and really REALLY deserves adults to read this alongside their children, as some of the jokes are too good for young readers.
And yet, it's quite beautiful at times, especially at the end. A complete whole of a story, with elements of Drop Dead Fred in there, but such an uplifting story with a message applicable to any child reading, and a memorable voice in Jacques, with his wonderful world of the imagined.
Give it a go - whether you have children or not!
A 'brother' slowly works out that the reason nobody will talk to his except his sister is because he in imaginary, created by her. His life cannot be the safe after this. He can no longer pretend to be Fleur's brother, but find out what he is, even if that means leaving her. Just what place can he find for himself in the world?
The world of the imaginary friend is brought to life in this book (more so than the books mentioned above) as Imaginary Friend support groups, administrators and paperwork all feature in this funny but deeply moving tale of identity and belonging.
It has truly hilarious moments as Jacques discovers other children as their 'friend', and really REALLY deserves adults to read this alongside their children, as some of the jokes are too good for young readers.
And yet, it's quite beautiful at times, especially at the end. A complete whole of a story, with elements of Drop Dead Fred in there, but such an uplifting story with a message applicable to any child reading, and a memorable voice in Jacques, with his wonderful world of the imagined.
Give it a go - whether you have children or not!
protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audiobook of this and loved it! The narrator did a brilliant job of bringing Jacques Papier to life! I certainly would have had a different experience with this book if I had read it myself and not had a perfect French accent painting the pictures for me. Jacques has great spirit as he faces down the fact that he is an imaginary friend. As he moves from place to place, some are more entertaining than others, but as a whole it is a fun adventure. There isn't anything super deep here, which can be good, because not every children's book has to have a deep lesson. This book could help children who are struggling to let go of their own imaginary friend, or it could fuel their fire that their friend is not, in fact, make-believe. Audiobook is highly recommended!
gmamartha's review against another edition
3.0
The experiences of an imaginary friend - how interesting!
kruppam's review against another edition
4.0
Recenzie : http://cititoriferoce.weebly.com/blog/michelle-cuevas-confesiunile-unui-prieten-imaginar-memoriile-lui-jacques-papier
lrwlee's review
5.0
An Endearing Tale of What it Means to Be
What a beautiful and exceedingly deep tale. What does it mean to be real? What can our imaginations free us to think and become? Who are we really? What is the essence of us?
This is certainly a story both young and old will enjoy...
What a beautiful and exceedingly deep tale. What does it mean to be real? What can our imaginations free us to think and become? Who are we really? What is the essence of us?
This is certainly a story both young and old will enjoy...
libraryjewels's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this sweet story told from the view point of the imaginary friend. Brought to mind memories of my own imaginary friend from my childhood. With good lessons to learn about being happy with who you are and that things aren't always better on the other side, this is a good read for mid to upper elementary grades. I would even recommend anyone who has had an imaginary friend, no matter your age, take the time to remember your friend and read this book.
smitchy's review against another edition
5.0
A great Junior fiction story about identity and belonging that asks some quite big questions (who am I if no one sees me?, what is my purpose?) in an amusing and engaging way. Will highly recommend to schools as a senior primary reader. A totally lovely story.
ace_writes_words's review against another edition
3.0
Very sweet, quick read, about an imaginary friend who didn't know he was imaginary.