Book excerpt: In "Wild Imagination," Maddie and Albert are the central characters in the story, and although they are opposites, they find a way to form a bond. Albert is shy, quiet and loves to read. Maddie, on the other hand, is boisterous and full of energy. When Maddie and Albert spark a friendship, they journey through a series of adventures spanning space, the open seas, and an African safari, to name a few.