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 on the first pair, he is instantly transported to a hidden island, where he meets the eccentric Professor Cake.
The Professor gives Peter a choice: travel to the dangerous Vanished Kingdom to rescue a people in need...or return to a life of crime.
Peter chooses wisely, and together with Sir Tode, a knight who has been turned into a rather unfortunate combination of human, horse, and cat, and the magic eyes, he embarks on an unforgettable, swashbuckling adventure to learn his true destiny.
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Jonathan Auxier is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of numerous acclaimed books for young readers, including The Night Gardener, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard, and the Vanished Kingdom series. Renowned for blending adventure, folklore, fantasy, and heart, Auxier has earned widespread praise for his rich storytelling, memorable characters, and atmospheric world-building. His work has been translated into multiple languages and continues to delight readers, educators, and librarians around the world.