Imaginary friend Budo narrates the irresistibly original story of his friendship with eight-year-old Max, whom he rescues from the perils of a misguided teacher, in this enchanting novel in the vein of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. Jodi Picoult raves, “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.”