The short chapters and fast-paced adventure keeps the reader rolling along until the inevitable conclusion. Only once he has reached the Vanished Kingdom, does it become clear that Peter is no ordinary thief and his skills are exactly what this kingdom has needed. The two are soon off on a quest to rescue the Vanished Kingdom from an evil heartless king. One day, after stealing a box and saving a zebra, Peter is transported to the Troublesome Lake of Professor Cake where he meets Sir Tode, an unusual knight. So begins the fantastic tale of an orphan who is raised to be a thief, the best thief in the world. Peter Nimble was found floating in the ocean his eyes plucked out, and a raven sitting on his basket. And just like that, Peter Nimble vanished into thin air.” Ever so gently, he slipped the two eyes into his sockets. "The boy released a deep breath and steadied hi hands. Recommended by Pamela Thompson, Library Media Specialist, Texas USA Publisher recommends ages 10-up, but the younger readers may have some trouble unless they are accomplished readers. Peter Nimble is a feast for the eyes and imagination sure to have readers chuckling to themselves. Readers who loved Harry Potter are in for a real treat. ![]() ![]() From the utterly absurdities to the well-imagined characters, this novel gives a wink and a nod to Charles Dickens.Īuxier is a true scop (the title of his website)-a scop is a storyteller or minstrel. From the fantastic cover to the imaginative chapter titles, this novel shows a writing finesse not seen since the Harry Potter series. With his "enchanted cat-horse-man creature" sidekick, Peter ventures off on his journey. When he puts on the first pair, he is transported to another world entirely where he learns his quest: to rescue a long vanished kingdom from a horrible, evil king who just so happens to be an imposter to the throne. He happens upon a traveling haberdasher (hat salesman) and steals a box which he later discovers holds three pairs of magical eyes. Peter Nimble is a ten-year old blind orphan raised to be a master thief and pick-pocket. Auxier deftly blends fantasy and obscure and strange words from bygone days with a substantial plot. “Storytelling and the secret desires of the heart wind together in this atmospheric novel that doubles as a ghost tale.Beguiling, mesmerizing, totally transporting, and inventive, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is a quick-paced, intelligent novel in the capable hands of a master storyteller. Jonathon Auxier’s Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster (2018) is a work of fiction written for middle grade readers.It tells the story of the brave Nan Sparrow, a young chimney sweep who is given the gift of a golema protective monsterby her father figure, the Sweep. In the opening sequence of the plot of the novel, Peter Nimble is introduced as. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. the title Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes. “Lots of creepiness, memorable characters, a worthy message, Auxier’s atmospheric drawings and touches of humor amid the horror make this cautionary tale one readers will not soon forget.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. With Auxier’s exquisite command of language, The Night Gardener is a mesmerizing read and a classic in the making. ![]() Soon the children are confronted by a mysterious spectre and an ancient curse that threatens their very lives. But the house and its family are not quite what they seem. ![]() The Night Gardener follows two abandoned Irish siblings who travel to work as servants at a creepy, crumbling English manor house. More than just a spooky tale, it’s also a moral fable about human greed and the power of storytelling. A New York Times bestseller, Jonathan Auxier’s The Night Gardener is a Victorian ghost story with shades of Washington Irving and Henry James.
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