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Its exuberant narrator explores freedom, loyalty, and collective responsibility.
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The Eyes and the Impossible
Dave Eggers2024 selection · Young readers
The Eyes and the Impossible
A free dog who serves as a city park's observer confronts changes threatening its animal community.
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You like adventurous animal fables.
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