The Eyes and the Impossible
The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers is a captivating tale published by McSweeney’s on May 9, 2023. This 250-page book presents the story of Johannes, a free dog living in an urban park surrounded by human neighborhoods and the ocean. As the Eyes of the park, Johannes observes the happenings around him and reports to three ancient bison who maintain the park’s Equilibrium. Alongside his friends—a seagull, a raccoon, a one-eyed squirrel, and a reading pelican—he navigates the complexities of life in the park.
Readers will discover a narrative filled with action and adventure as Johannes faces new challenges brought by the arrival of more humans and a mysterious building. The story explores themes of friendship and social dynamics within the park, highlighting the interactions between animals and humans. With a unique voice and a blend of humor and beauty, this book invites readers to experience the vibrant life of Johannes and his companions as they strive to maintain balance in their world.
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WINNER OF THE 2024 NEWBERY MEDAL
A New York Times bestseller and Today Show Summer Pick
A wild, lyrical, hilarious and beautiful story of a wild dog living and surviving in an urban park
Johannes, a free dog, lives in a park hemmed in on three sides by dense human neighborhoods, and on one side by the ocean. His job is to be the Eyes–to see everything that happens within the park and report to the park’s elders, three ancient bison who ensure the Equilibrium. His friends–a stalwart seagull, a mordant raccoon, a one-eyed squirrel, and a pelican who can read–work with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and other animals who share the park and making sure everything 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’ view of the world.
Readers will thrill to Johannes’s inimitable and wonderful voice, and will gorge on this unforgettable story of friendship, beauty, liberation, and running very, very fast.
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