Newbery Medal Winner
The Eyes and the Impossible
by Dave Eggers
Summary
A free spirited dog named Johannes runs as the eyes of a large urban park, reporting everything he sees to a council of ancient Bison who watch over the land. When new threats and surprising friendships arrive, Johannes begins to question the order of his world and dreams of something larger than the boundaries he has always known. Dave Eggers tells a philosophical animal adventure about freedom, art, and seeing the world clearly.
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Historical Context & Significance
The novel was published in a special edition bound in wood, and illustrator Shawn Harris earned a Caldecott Honor for the work.