Addie's Eyes is listed as a Historical Fantasy by Tim Landry. It's not my usual genre of reading material, but I was committed to reading it!
Tim Landry did NOT disappoint me at all. What a magical adventure set in the Victorian era. This tale follows the life of Addie Alexander, a young girl who happens to be blind.
Her father, who runs the local theater/sideshow/entertainment venue, mistakes the friendship that his daughter Addie has formed with one of the sideshow headliners.
Fedor, is an "act" that uses his facial disfigurement to amuse the people of the time. He would be considered a "freak" because of his "appearance". But Fedor also is human and has feelings that need some extra TLC, (tender loving care).
Addie does not see his disfigurement, just hears his calm voice. Immediately a friendship with the young Fedor is formed .
Fedor tells her stories of magical lands where he is the Lost Prince and that his kingdom is doomed unless he is able to get back home!
Can a blind and sheltered young girl help Fedor get back to his kingdom? Will she have the courage and strength of character to do what needs to be done in order to help Fedor?
You will have to read the book to find out what happens and I'm sure that you will not regret picking this book up. It is a story that will resonate with children of all ages (I'm in my 70's and loved every word).
Addie's Eyes is a great book for anyone who has a child who is "different" or sees themselves as "different". Different can be anything from blindness to ADHD, to a misshapen hand and anything in between. These young people will see themselves in either Addie's character or Fedor's character. It's how they handle their differences that will make life make sense and help them understand that different isn't bad or less than anyone else.
This fantasy adventure is a book that should be read by anyone and everyone ages 8 and up. I loved the book from start to finish and wanted it to go on!
Congratulations to Tim Landry the author and Nataliia Kretsu the Illustrator. The book is wonderful and the words on the page are made even more magical by the illustrations found within the book! If you love reading to your children or grandchildren, this book is definitely for you!
It rates a 5 out of 5 stars from me! And I don't give up 5 stars that quickly! Give Addie's Eyes a read and let me know if you loved it like I did.
