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The Eyes and the Impossible: (Newbery Medal Winner) Paperback – April 29, 2025
“Johannes is a highly engaging narrator whose exuberance and good nature run like a bright thread through the novel’s pages.” —The New York Times
Johannes, 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.
But changes are afoot. More humans, including Trouble Travelers, arrive in the park. A new building, containing mysterious and hypnotic rectangles, goes up. And then there are the goats—an actual boatload of goats—who appear, along with a shocking revelation that changes Johannes’s view of the world.
A story about friendship, beauty, liberation, and running very, very fast, The Eyes & the Impossible will make readers of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way.
- Print length256 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Lexile measure790L
- Dimensions6.5 x 0.95 x 8 inches
- PublisherYearling
- Publication dateApril 29, 2025
- ISBN-10152476423X
- ISBN-13978-1524764234
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“[Johannes is] one of the most appealing heroes in recent children’s literature... an early standout for 2023 and, as it happens, a lot of fun to read aloud.” —The Wall Street Journal
“This outstanding adventure story weaves complex thoughts about loyalty, friendship, and purpose into an epic escape plot that's pure bliss to read.” —Common Sense Media
“This book is begging to be read aloud to oneself and to others. You’ll want to use your most special bookmark and find an honored place to keep this gem.” —The Denver Post
★ “Utterly delightful…. Eggers touches on deep topics with a light hand, effortlessly building suspense and a wonderful sense of adventure.” —Booklist, starred review
★ "One remarkable creature vividly shows readers that ‘there is so, so much to see.’” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Eggers crafts a marvelous, 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.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "Animal lovers will be enthralled, and even for readers who mostly stick with humans, this is a standout example of the power of chosen family rather than biological ones." —The Bulletin, starred review
★ “The Eyes and the Impossible is compelling and heartfelt, destined to be read again and again.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review
★ “Almost proselike, the voices and personalities of Johannes and his comrades are endearing; their unique story will enchant readers and encourage them to focus on what is most important in life.” —School Library Journal, starred review
About the Author
He lives in Northern California with his family.
Shawn Harris is the author/illustrator of Have You Ever Seen a Flower?, which won a Caldecott Honor Award. He is the illustrator of Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers, which received seven starred reviews, was an Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book, an ALA Notable, and a PW Best Book of the Year. His other picture books include Eggers's What Can a Citizen Do (a Time Magazine Best Children's Book), Everyone's Awake by Colin Meloy, and A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett.
Shawn 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.
Product details
- Publisher : Yearling (April 29, 2025)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 152476423X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1524764234
- Reading age : 9+ years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 790L
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 1.38 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.5 x 0.95 x 8 inches
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About the authors
Dave Eggers is the author of ten books, including most recently Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever?, The Circle and A Hologram for the King, which was a finalist for the 2012 National Book Award. He is the founder of McSweeney’s, an independent publishing company based in San Francisco that produces books, a quarterly journal of new writing (McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern), and a monthly magazine, The Believer. McSweeney’s also publishes Voice of Witness, a nonprofit book series that uses oral history to illuminate human rights crises around the world. Eggers is the co-founder of 826 National, a network of eight tutoring centers around the country and ScholarMatch, a nonprofit organization that connects students with resources, schools and donors to make college possible.
Shawn Harris’s first illustrated book Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers received seven starred reviews, was an Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book, an ALA Notable, and a PW Best Book of the Year. His other picture books include Eggers's What Can a Citizen Do (a Time Magazine Best Children’s Book), Everyone’s Awake by Colin Meloy, and A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett, which received four starred reviews. His authorial debut, Have You Ever Seen a Flower? is being published by Chronicle Books in May, 2021.
Shawn got his start as an illustrator in the early 2000's creating album art for bands, including his own, The Matches. He lives in Northern California and enjoys surfing.
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I began reading it and immediately became enthralled with the story and writing which was superlative . I read non fiction business and history for myself. This became an incredible experience for this “old dog”.
The book is full of great truths about life and friendships. And while it may be just a bit advanced for my eight year old granddaughter, I’m excited this summer to read it to both my granddaughters.
And ,finally, I can’t remember the last time I got teary eyed reading a book but this book did it to me. Not due to an abundance of sadness but simply because it is such a beautiful experience.
The use of the art in the book was unique and helped it become whole.
Buy it, read it, keep it and read it again.
We read it for my book club because it was the ‘23 Newberry medal. We were split about half-and-half on people who liked it and didn’t. Two of the people who liked it loved it. And mine was close to the lowest opinion expressed. But my own lack of enthusiasm was just because it’s a Newberry medal , and I want to expect better.
I’m going to keep the book for my kids to read, but I won’t necessarily recommend it to anyone.
We read it for my book club because it was the ‘23 Newberry medal. We were split about half-and-half on people who liked it and didn’t. Two of the people who liked it loved it. And mine was close to the lowest opinion expressed. But my own lack of enthusiasm was just because it’s a Newberry medal , and I want to expect better.
I’m going to keep the book for my kids to read, but I won’t necessarily recommend it to anyone.
I like how this was told from his perspective, but I also found it was hard to follow and read. I wanted to like this book more, but it just wasn't for me. I also found this a bit slow and hard to understand at times. I think that others will find this a good book, it just wasn't for me.
Newberry seal. Does anyone know if you can order the sticker to put on books that I have that don’t have the seal???