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Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes - by Jonathan Auxier (Paperback)

Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes - by  Jonathan Auxier (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Raised to be a thief, blind 10-year-old orphan Peter Nimble steals from a mysterious stranger three pairs of magical eyes that lead him to a hidden island where he must decide to become a hero or resume his life of crime.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i><i>The Night Gardener, </i>Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes</i> is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of thievery. One fateful afternoon, he steals a box from a mysterious traveling haberdasher--a box that contains three pairs of magical eyes. When he tries the first pair, he is instantly transported to a hidden island where he is presented with a special quest: to travel to the dangerous Vanished Kingdom and rescue a people in need. Along with his loyal sidekick--a knight who has been turned into an unfortunate combination of horse and cat--and the magic eyes, he embarks on an unforgettable, swashbuckling adventure to discover his true destiny.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Auxier has a juggler's dexterity with prose that makes this fantastical tale quicken the senses."-- "Kirkus Reviews"<br><br>"The fast-paced, episodic story, accompanied by Auxier's occasional pen-and-ink drawings, is inventive, unpredictable, and--like its hero--nimble."-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>"The lightning-fast pace and terrifically engaging protagonists make this an ideal suggestion for reluctant readers and young fantasy fans."-- "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"<br><br>"This fantasy-adventure has a classic-storytelling flavor... Readers will enjoy the unique Peter, whose adventures, from facing and overcoming hardships to discovering the true meaning of heroism, make for an absorbing debut."-- "Booklist"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Jonathan Auxier </b>is the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling and critically-acclaimed author of <i>Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, The Night Gardener, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard, </i>and <i>Sweep. </i>He lives with his family in Pittsburgh, PA. Find him online at thescop.com.</p>

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