The whimsical "autobiography" of an imaginary friend who doesn't know he's imaginaryperfect for fans ofThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and Toy StoryJacques Papier has the sneaking suspicion that everyone except his sister Fleur hates him. Teachers ignore him when his hand is raised in class, he is never chosen for sports teams, and his parents often need to be reminded to set a place for him at the dinner table. But he is shocked when he finally learns the truth: He is Fleur's imaginary friend! When he convinces Fleur to set him free, he begins a surprising, touching, and always funny quest to find himselfto figure out who Jacques Papier truly is, and where he belongs.Readers will fall in love with Jacques's sweet, quirky voice as he gives them a look at life from an incredible new perspective.

Michelle Cuevas graduated from Williams College and holds a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from the University of Virginia. She lives in Massachusetts.