"Johannes is a highly engaging narrator whose exuberance and good nature run like a bright thread through the novel¡¯s pages¡¦. There is a deeper story here, too, about being yourself and finding freedom." ¡ªNew York Times
¡°[Johannes is] one of the most appealing heroes in recent children¡¯s literature... an early standout for 2023 and, as it happens, a lot of fun to read aloud.¡± ¡ªThe Wall Street Journal
¡°This outstanding adventure story weaves complex thoughts about loyalty, friendship, and purpose into an epic escape plot that's pure bliss to read.¡± ¡ªCommon Sense Media
¡°This book is begging to be read aloud to oneself and to others. You¡¯ll want to use your most special bookmark and find an honored place to keep this gem.¡± ¡ªThe Denver Post
¡Ú ¡°Utterly delightful¡¦. Eggers touches on deep topics with a light hand, effortlessly building suspense and a wonderful sense of adventure.¡± ¡ªBooklist, starred review
¡Ú "One remarkable creature vividly shows readers that ¡®there is so, so much to see.¡¯¡± ¡ªKirkus Reviews, starred review
¡Ú ¡°Eggers crafts a marvelous, fully fleshed protagonist in Johannes....whose compassionate narration delivers a rousing tale of community, joyful self-reliance, and the pleasures of running very, very fast.¡± ¡ªPublishers Weekly, starred review
¡Ú "Animal lovers will be enthralled, and even for readers who mostly stick with humans, this is a standout example of the power of chosen family rather than biological ones." ¡ªThe Bulletin, starred review
¡Ú ¡°The Eyes and the Impossible is compelling and heartfelt, destined to be read again and again.¡± ¡ªShelf Awareness, starred review
¡Ú ¡°Almost proselike, the voices and personalities of Johannes and his comrades are endearing; their unique story will enchant readers and encourage them to focus on what is most important in life.¡±
¡ªSchool Library Journal, starred review