Goodreads finalist 2012 as voted by over 1 million readers
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.
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.
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Reviews
An endearing tale of love, loyalty and the extraordinary power of a child's imagination
A perfect read for fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Seriously impressive
An absorbing, moving story
A captivating novel that you'll want to read in one sitting
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
Uplifting..Don't Miss
An endearing tale of love, loyalty and the extraordinary power of a child's imagination
This story is simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting, essentially celebrating the extraordinary power of the mind
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'
This story is simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting, essentially celebrating the extraordinary power of the mind
Refreshingly different
This debut is a fantastic idea that'll really capture the imagination