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Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble Adventure, 1) Paperback – Illustrated, November 1, 2012

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From Jonathan Auxier, the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Gardener, comes the utterly beguiling tale of a 10-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of thievery.

“As delightful a magical story as readers . . . will hope to find.” —Wall Street Journal

One fateful afternoon, Peter 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, Peter embarks on an unforgettable, swashbuckling adventure to discover his true destiny.

“The fast-paced, episodic story, accompanied by Auxier’s occasional pen-and-ink drawings, is inventive, unpredictable, and—like its hero—nimble.” —Publishers Weekly

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    Peter Nimble Adventure
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    400 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    790L
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    5.5 x 1.05 x 8.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Amulet Paperbacks
  9. Publication date
    November 1, 2012
  10. ISBN-10
    1419704214
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"The fast-paced, episodic story, accompanied by Auxier’s occasional pen-and-ink drawings, is inventive, unpredictable, and—like its hero—nimble."―Publishers Weekly

"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

"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

"Auxier has a juggler’s dexterity with prose that makes this fantastical tale quicken the senses.”―Kirkus Reviews

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Jonathan Auxier is the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, The Night Gardener, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard,and Sweep. He lives with his family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amulet Paperbacks; Reprint edition (November 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419704214
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419704215
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 790L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.05 x 8.25 inches
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Jonathan Auxier writes strange stories for strange children--including PETER NIMBLE & HIS FANTASTIC EYES and THE NIGHT GARDENER. Raised in Canada, Jonathan now lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and family. Find out more by visiting www.TheScop.com, where he blogs about children's books old and new.

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tiffnickk
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastical, Magical, Fun and Strange!
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
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We read aloud to our kids every night. This book has been one of our favorites this year! It is hard to put down and we are so excited to pick it back up the next night to see where the adventure will go next!
Of course it helps that my 10 year old son is named Peter!

It is a little bit dark, nothing terribly graphic, but gruesome things happen and the danger is real. (Baby’s eyes pecked out by ravens. Animal cruelty by bad guys, etc.) But the title character is a moral center for the story, doing his best to be a hero.

I don’t know why but it reminds me of the show 10th Kingdom. A fantasy setting that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
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Lyndie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars This book review was written by my 13 year old who has enjoyed the book since age 8
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What really makes this book so engrossing is the creativity in it. Peter Nimble and his Fantastic Eyes is a wonderful fantasy book for people ages 8 - ∞. The author has wonderful talent, as is evident by his use of suspense, character development, and creativity. The book has thrilling plot twists all over, and all of his characters develop in some way or another, whether they turn out to be backstabbing traitors, or loyal friends. He also knows how to build suspense, for instance when Peter and everyone else split up to go and make an end of the evil baron and free all the adults from his curse. Auxier’s use of suspense is part of why I enjoyed reading this book so much, and still hold a great deal of fondness for it. It does have some scary parts involving talking apes, clockwork armor, and a few other things. That's all part of the creativity that makes this story come together. This book does a brilliant job of entertaining the reader. You will enjoy it!
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Jon and Alyssa
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2012
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This book was, redundantly, delightful. From the first time I saw it on display at Barnes and Noble, I knew I wanted to read it. The cover art, the perfect title drew me in right away. That is exactly my favorite type of book: fantasy, wit, a bit of sarcastic narration, feel-good-ness (the proper term) and originality.

As I read this book, I kept thinking that I was reading something entirely NEW. The story is so different than what I am used to reading- I was surprised several times, which was a nice change. Now, I know that no story is truly "new". I know that this author, as most do, used bits of stories from the ages and drew on several prominent themes from other books. However, there is something truly unique about what Auxier created. From his first line, I was completely hooked:

"Now, for those of you who know anything about blind children, you are aware that they make the very best thieves."

I have lent the book to several friends who also enjoyed it and purchased it for my nephews (9, 11, 13). I love that I can wholeheartedly recommend this book. Read it, you will love it. If nothing else, you will enjoy the story and be engaged by the narration, characters and plot.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Magical fantasy tour
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It wasn’t until chapter 5, or page 50 to be exact, that I found myself falling, willingly, into the world of Peter Nimble. Up ‘til then, it was a touch and go situation where I almost gave up the journey. Yawning and forcing myself to continue to read, because, after all, the night man from Auxier’s second book, The Night Gardener, had so enraptured me that I really didn’t want to believe that this book, albeit, a first attempt at brilliance, was anything but.

And so it is, along with Sir Tode, the Haberdasher and the Taverner, that I followed Peter Nimble further into the adventure. And what an adventure it turned out to be!

The tone set within the pages of this book is more YA than is The Night Gardener. However, not so much so that an adult won’t enjoy its rhythm. This book is beguiling, and the magic found on every page is engaging. Interesting to me is the way Auxier slyly slides himself into his third person narrative, using an omniscient point of view to speak directly to the reader. Skillfully done.

Auxier is a self-admitted thief.* So writing about a thief is not so far-fetched for him. Peter Nimble, after all, is the greatest thief who ever lived, and being blind since birth only enhances his thievery. When Peter steals a box, he finds the ‘eyes’ that move his life into untold imaginings. Untold, that is, only for someone who isn’t Jonathan Auxier, the ‘Royal Storyteller.’

* Auxier admits to being influenced by the likes of Dickens’ Oliver; C.S. Lewis’ Aslan; Peter Pan; and Gollum, among others. His insight for the inspiration of his own characters is pure mastermind. As you read, you can’t help but think, ‘Hey, this guy stole characters from those other guys!’ Actually, he didn’t ‘steal’ anything. It’s all a matter of sway. Auxier’s characters are from his own creepy little mind.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clever and fun fantasy adventure
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023
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I read this to my kids (7 & 9) as a bedtime story and we loved it! It was an exciting book of adventure with interesting characters. Some parts were rather violent, and maybe a year ago my youngest would have been scared, but at this age, they were both able to handle it.
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SorenKMiller
5.0 out of 5 stars Light start, heavy finish
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2022
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I'm Dad and this was read to 6, 8, and 11 year old boys at bedtime. As all quest books go, my favorite part's the gear collecting, character meeting, and ramping up to the big fight or score. Their favorite character was Frederick, his playful but powerful tone and his capable goodness. In the last quarter of the book, we've met everyone and got our tools, so we live with the folks we know. They are whole people and we liked them, feared them, and felt as though we knew them. Fantastic writing throughout. The frequency of more complex words increased here to the end and the plot got darker and bloodier. This tone shift had me taking pause but the kids didn't mind. I don't complain about it, kids didn't either, but we did have to add more time clarifying word meanings than enjoying in those last intense moments of story. Highlights were the boys in the harbortown fight, the person of Frederick, the fish hook learning, first use of Onyx in the desert, turnabout of Raven's function. Great read aloud book!
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Al Leash
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for all ages! Highly recommend.
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2020
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This is a fantastic novel for kids and adults alike. I have read this with kids as young as grade 2 and I myself enjoy it in adulthood! I have read it before but bought it this time for a gift. The kids has a high reading level but needs books with appropriate content for his age. There are a few harder themes in this book (ex, abandonment) to be talked through with a younger child, but for the most part it is really appropriate for younger kids as well! Most of that harder themed stuff is contained in the first few chapters. I am a teacher and have recommended this book to other teachers, all of which love it! Great read and highly recommend!!!
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Anna RJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2021
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Great story, my kid love it
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SamVianaSantos
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!!!
Reviewed in Brazil on August 3, 2017
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Como sempre a Amazon dá um show com o cuidado na hora de embalar os livros e os livros chegaram em perfeito estado,muito bem embalado,chegou antes do prazo.Eu já li o livro e gostei bastante deste mundo criado pelo autor,um infanto-juvenil muito bom e que eu recomendo para todos aqueles que gostam de uma boa fantasia.O nível de inglês dele é bom principalmente para quem já está familiarizado com o idioma,eu acredito que não terá dificuldade.
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Horatio
5.0 out of 5 stars "Kinderbuch" über einen Meisterdieb
Reviewed in Germany on February 14, 2013
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Es bedarf eine gewissen Gewöhnung an den etwas skurrilen Stil. Das Buch über den blinden Buben, der von einem Ober-Gauner zum Meisterdieb "erzogen" wird, ist streckenweise sehr aufregend. Witzige Passagen lockern die kurzen Kapitel auf.
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Rosebud
5.0 out of 5 stars One of better books, check it out !!
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2020
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This was a duplicate gift from my daughter also.
Delightful read, highly recommended.
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