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Memoirs of an imaginary friend

Book • 2012
Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend is a captivating story told from the perspective of Budo, an imaginary friend created by Max, an eight-year-old boy on the autism spectrum.

Budo helps Max navigate the complexities of school and social interactions, but when Max is kidnapped, Budo must rely on other imaginary friends to save him.

The novel explores themes of friendship, imagination, and the challenges faced by children with autism.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Matthew Dicks
as a book where he intentionally didn't use the word autism to describe one of the characters.
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Michelle Jalowski
as the author of several novels and founder of Speak Up, a storytelling organization.
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Matthew Dicks
as dedicated to his daughter Clara and as having a possible sequel that his publisher doesn't want.
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Elysha Dicks
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Hannah Braaten
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Matthew Dicks
as the book in which the character Mrs. Gosk first appeared, based on a real person.
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