Looking for an adventurous, animal-centered story for your summer reading project? Look no further than Dave Eggers’ The Eyes & the Impossible. My library has this beautiful edition with front and back covers made of wood. The illustrations are gorgeous. This book is a pleasure to behold, and to read. Johannes, a stray dog, is the narrator, and he is the lookout and the informer for his animal friends, including seagulls and Bison. He must keep an eye on those tricky humans to see what they are building in the park, but he has to be careful not to be leashed. His greatest fear is being “kept.” Students in third, fourth, and fifth grades would enjoy this adventure story about friendship. I recommend it for summer reading assignments, pleasure reading, or independent reading for school book reports. Happy Summer!
