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Synopsis
*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. The companion book is called "Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard."
Is Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A whimsical adventure featuring a blind orphan thief who discovers magical eyes and embarks on a heroic quest. Contains mild peril and fantasy adventure violence, plus themes of childhood exploitation, but overall hopeful and age-appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child abuse, slavery, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A swashbuckling adventure with magical eyes, a hero who's blind but incredibly skilled, and a bizarre horse-cat sidekick on an epic quest to save a lost kingdom.