About This Book
Jonathan Auxier's 'Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes' introduces readers to Peter, a resourceful ten-year-old blind orphan who has been raised as a thief. His life takes an unexpected turn when he steals a box containing three pairs of magical eyes, each with unique powers. These eyes become his guide on a grand quest to a mysterious, hidden island, where he faces a profound moral dilemma: embrace a heroic destiny or revert to his life of crime. This 400-page chapter book is suitable for children aged 4-11, offering a rich narrative that can be enjoyed as a read-aloud for younger listeners or an independent read for older elementary students. It's a captivating story about identity, courage, and the choices that define us.
Raised to be a thief, blind orphan Peter Nimble, age ten, steals from a mysterious stranger three pairs of magical eyes, that lead him to a hidden island where he must decide to become a hero or resume his life of crime.
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What does it mean to be a hero, and how does Peter's journey help him understand this?
2
If you found magical eyes, what would you use them for? Would you be tempted to use them for selfish reasons?
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How does Peter's blindness make him unique, and how does he overcome challenges because of it?
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Peter has to choose between being a hero or a thief. What makes this choice so difficult for him, and what would you advise him to do?
5
How do the people Peter meets on his journey influence his decisions?
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