
Description
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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Product Details
Publisher | Amulet Books |
Publish Date | November 01, 2012 |
Pages | 400 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781419704215 |
Dimensions | 8.2 X 5.5 X 1.1 inches | 0.9 pounds |
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Reviews
"The fast-paced, episodic story, accompanied by Auxier's occasional pen-and-ink drawings, is inventive, unpredictable, and--like its hero--nimble."-- "Publishers Weekly"
"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"
"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"
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