PETER NIMBLE AND HIS FANTASTIC EYES

Peter Nimble is simply the greatest thief who ever lived—even though he’s blind. Michael Page walks the listener through the details of Peter’s world with an elegant tone and good pacing. Starting with a stolen box (with what turn out to be eyes inside), Peter embarks on an epic, fantastical quest to puzzle out a prophecy and save the Vanished Kingdom. Page moves from voicing the straightforward narrator; to youthful Peter; to his haughty sidekick, Sir Tode (part knight/kitten/horse); to an assortment of unsavory characters—all with an ease that keeps the twists and turns of the story manageable. Reminiscent of PETER PAN and THE CHRONICLE OF PRYDAIN, Auxier’s timeless yet modern adventure will find a place among fantasy-adventure lovers of all ages. E.A.B. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2012]