The Eyes, the Fire & the Avalanche Kingdom

This highly anticipated follow-up to the Newbery Award-winning "The Eyes & the Impossible" continues the adventures of Johannes, a unique half-dog, half-coyote hero. Leaving his familiar urban park, Johannes, along with his seagull friend Bertrand and a goat named Helene, embarks on a ship journey to a dangerous wilderness. Here, they face fierce predators and discover a hidden power wielded by the prey. The narrative skillfully blends thrilling adventure with philosophical questions about justice, power dynamics, and whether the vulnerable can challenge established norms. Dave Eggers's lyrical writing and singular humor make this an engaging read for middle graders aged 10-14, offering both excitement and thought-provoking themes.

The highly anticipated follow-up to the Newbery Award-winner The Eyes & the Impossible as half-dog, half-coyote, all hero Johannes ventures into the wild, where new friends and new adventure await. Johannes has always lived in an urban park by the sea. It’s been a good life, a safe life. Yet when a goat named Helene invites Johannes and his friend, a seagull named Bertrand, to join her on an outbound ship (full of goats; long story), he can’t resist the pull of the unknown. The journey brings them to a strange wilderness teeming with wolves, eagles, lynx, and bears—all eager to make a meal of the new arrivals. Meanwhile, the prey have retreated deep within the woods. But they wield a powerful weapon that could challenge the natural order, and it sparks a burning question: Is the natural order the right order? Can it be upended by the most vulnerable? With singular humor, a thrilling pace, and wildly lyrical writing, Dave Eggers’s new novel about the exuberant Johannes will captivate readers of all ages.