Identify Appertaining To Books Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble #1)
| Title | : | Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble #1) |
| Author | : | Jonathan Auxier |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 400 pages |
| Published | : | August 1st 2011 by Amulet Books |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Childrens. Middle Grade. Fiction. Adventure. Young Adult |
Jonathan Auxier
Hardcover | Pages: 400 pages Rating: 4.07 | 8685 Users | 1273 Reviews
Description In Favor Of Books Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble #1)
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Gardener, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes 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. Be sure to read the companion book, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard.Mention Books During Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble #1)
| Original Title: | Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes |
| ISBN: | 1419700251 (ISBN13: 9781419700255) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Peter Nimble #1 |
| Literary Awards: | Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy Nominee (2012), Diamond Willow Award (2013) |
Rating Appertaining To Books Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble #1)
Ratings: 4.07 From 8685 Users | 1273 ReviewsAssess Appertaining To Books Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble #1)
I generally love a story with a quest. But... Our young hero, ten-year-old Peter Nimble, who is blind, is sent on a vague quest to save an unknown someone from something in a place that no longer exists. The characters are quirky and Peter has to figure out who the good guys and bad guys are and then fight for what's right.There was actually a bit too much carnage in the story for me. Lots of people and animals getting slaughtered left and right. I thought it was overkill (ha!). And a personalHot belgian waffles, you know you're getting older when the author describes the hero as a thief who has survived since birth on a LIFETIME of stealing but "doesn't really like doing it and feels guilty about it," and instead of thinking "Awww, what a nice kiddo," you end up with "Are you kidding?? He's an orphan! No one's ever taught him stealing is wrong, at this point it's a necessity, how will he regret stealing when it's all he's ever known to survive? Not to mention he'll prolly have no
Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is a classic hero-on-a-quest novel, yet it manages to be anything but predictable and boring. The archetypal characters are fresh, funny, and smart. What I loved:--The fly on the wall narrator, who tells the story with wry asides and witty wordplay.--The view of the world, reminiscent of Roald Dahl's children's novels, that adults are evil and stupid, for the most part, and children are the smart, brave heroes who can be trusted above anyone else.--The
This is the first book I have ever pre-ordered before publication. Can't wait to get my hands on it in August.
4.5 starsPeter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is one part fairy tale, one part epic adventure and one part magical. It's charming, witty and is definitely an unforgettable read. With everything Peter Nimble's story entails, this book has the same feel as the classic, ageless fairy tales I grew up reading or had read to me. Jonathan Auxier's fresh voice combines an array of timeless fairytale elements, and yet creates a story that in unlike anything I've read before.Peter Nimble is a character who
Excellent and imaginative Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure.9/24/18 Kindle version on sale today for $2.99.
I read this aloud to my two children (age 7 and 10). It did a great job holding the attention of my 10 year old, but not so much my 7 year old. I cannot imagine many children younger than 10 years old reading the book on their own as many words are fairly complex, even for some adults. Despite that, it is a very fun, whimsical book. As an adult, you have to lose your grip on reality and just go with it.I loved Peter Nimble's character and he has to be the best thief that has ever lived. He had
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