The Eyes, the Fire, & the Avalanche Kingdom
by Dave Eggers (Author) Shawn Harris (Illustrator)
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.
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.
Eyes and the Impossible Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: Eyes and the ImpossibleReading level: 9+
Books in series: 2
Read in order? Yes
Next release: 2026
Tags: adventure animals friendship humour mystery illustrated
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. The Eyes and the Impossible (2023)2. The Eyes, the Fire, & the Avalanche Kingdom (2026)