{"product_id":"the-eyes-and-the-impossible-isbn-9781524764234","title":"The Eyes and the Impossible","description":"\u003cb\u003eNEWBERY MEDAL WINNER \u003ci\u003e•\u003c\/i\u003e #1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn enthralling novel for all ages by award-winning author Dave Eggers, told from the perspective of one uniquely endearing dog—featuring beautiful artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Johannes is a highly engaging narrator whose exuberance and good nature run like a bright thread through the novel’s pages.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohannes, a free dog, lives in an urban park by the sea. His job is to be the Eyes—to see everything that happens within the park and report back to the park’s elders, three ancient Bison. His friends—a seagull, a raccoon, a squirrel, and a pelican—work with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and other animals who share the park and making sure the Equilibrium is in balance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut changes are afoot. More humans arrive in the park. A new building, containing mysterious and hypnotic rectangles, goes up. And then there are the goats—an actual \u003ci\u003eboatload \u003c\/i\u003eof goats—who appear, along with a shocking revelation that changes Johannes’s view of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLushly illustrated with old world paintings and new artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris, this story about friendship, beauty, liberation (and running very, \u003ci\u003every \u003c\/i\u003efast), will make readers of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way.\"Johannes is a \u003cb\u003ehighly engaging\u003c\/b\u003e narrator whose exuberance and good nature run like a bright thread through the novel’s pages…. There is a deeper story here, too, about being yourself and finding freedom.\" —\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“[Johannes is] one of the most appealing heroes in recent children’s literature... an early standout for 2023 and, as it happens, \u003cb\u003ea lot of fun to read aloud\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“This outstanding adventure story weaves complex thoughts about loyalty, friendship, and purpose into an epic escape plot that's \u003cb\u003epure bliss to read.\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eCommon Sense Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“This book is \u003cb\u003ebegging to be read aloud\u003c\/b\u003e to oneself and to others. You’ll want to use your most special bookmark and find an honored place to keep this gem.” \u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Denver Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “\u003cb\u003eUtterly delightful\u003c\/b\u003e…. Eggers touches on deep topics with a light hand, effortlessly building suspense and a wonderful sense of adventure.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"One remarkable creature vividly shows readers that \u003cb\u003e‘there is so, so much to see.’\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Eggers crafts a \u003cb\u003emarvelous\u003c\/b\u003e, fully fleshed protagonist in Johannes....whose compassionate narration delivers a rousing tale of community, joyful self-reliance, and the pleasures of running very, very fast.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003eAnimal lovers will be enthralled\u003c\/b\u003e, and even for readers who mostly stick with humans, this is a standout example of the power of chosen family rather than biological ones.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “\u003ci\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ecompelling and heartfelt\u003c\/b\u003e, destined to be read again and again.” —\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Almost proselike, the voices and personalities of Johannes and his comrades are endearing; \u003cb\u003etheir unique story will enchant readers\u003c\/b\u003e and encourage them to focus on what is most important in life.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cb\u003eDave Eggers\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Newbery Medal winner \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e, along with bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Every, The Monk of Mokha, The Circle, A Hologram for the King,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius.\u003c\/i\u003e His work has been nominated for the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the National Book Critics Circle Award. He is the founder of McSweeney’s, an independent publishing company based in San Francisco, and cofounder of 826 National, a network of educational centers around the country offering free tutoring to kids of all backgrounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe lives in Northern California with his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShawn Harris\u003c\/b\u003e is the author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHave You Ever Seen a Flower?,\u003c\/i\u003e which won a Caldecott Honor Award. He is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHer Right Foot \u003c\/i\u003eby Dave Eggers, which received seven starred reviews, was an Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book, an ALA Notable, and a \u003ci\u003ePW\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year. His other picture books include Eggers's \u003ci\u003eWhat Can a Citizen Do\u003c\/i\u003e (a \u003ci\u003eTime \u003c\/i\u003eMagazine Best Children's Book), \u003ci\u003eEveryone's Awake\u003c\/i\u003e by Colin Meloy, and \u003ci\u003eA Polar Bear in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e by Mac Barnett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShawn got his start as an illustrator in the early 2000s, creating album art for bands, including his own, the Matches. He lives in Northern California and enjoys surfing.","brand":"Yearling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303568888037,"sku":"NP9781524764234","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781524764234.jpg?v=1767739258","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-eyes-and-the-impossible-isbn-9781524764234","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}