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Imaginary Friends brings together thirteen short stories that celebrate the power of companionship. Each tale introduces a unique fantasy ally—such as a toy Canadian Mountie who springs to life, a boy and his dragon, or a captive woman with a mysterious partner—to demonstrate the many faces of friendship and the question of what truly counts as a friend.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: John Marco
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