
Addie's Eyes
by Tim Landry
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Pub Date Jul 21 2025 | Archive Date Jul 22 2025
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Description
Addie’s Eyes is a fresh new fantasy adventure novel based on actual historical characters and events. Readers seeking an enchanted, fantastical, epic journey that appeals to all ages and soothes the soul now have a book they can call home.
Addie’s Eyes is a coming-of-age tale celebrating friendship, imagination, mythical worlds, and self discovery that readers are finding both inspirational and life-changing. It’s a story full of intriguing magic, yet it’s as warmly nostalgic as a down comforter.
A story in the tradition of classics like Alice in Wonderland or The Wizard of Oz, but with fresh new twists, lots of surprises, laughter, tears, and unforgettable characters—Addie’s Eyes is the perfect gift for your favorite loved one.
SYNOPSIS
ADDIE ALEXANDER is the bright and resilient 12-year-old daughter of a Victorian Theater owner. And she is blind. When she overhears the devastating news that her beloved teacher and mentor is leaving, she forms an unlikely bond with gentle FEDOR, a hairy Sideshow performer who enthralls and comforts her with fanciful stories of his “Lost Kingdom.” In his self doubt, however, Fedor conceals his unusual appearance from her. But when Addie is suddenly transported to Fedor’s fantastic land and discovers that she can now magically see, what will happen when she discovers her friend’s true nature?
Available Editions
ISBN | 9798897785957 |
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Featured Reviews

Addie’s Eyes is one of those rare stories that feels like it’s been waiting for you your whole life. It follows 12-year-old Addie, who’s blind, as she finds solace in the tales of a misunderstood sideshow performer—and then is swept into his magical world where sight returns and truths unfold. It’s a mix of whimsy and warmth, with surprising emotional depth that caught me off guard in the best way. I loved how it made me feel both wonder and reflection—it’s beautifully written and quietly powerful.

Blind girl + hairy sideshow guy + magical seeing powers = one heck of a heart-squeezing, soul-lifting ride!
Y’all, Addie’s Eyes gave me all the feels and then some! I laughed, I got misty (okay fine, I ugly-cried a little), and I wanted to crawl into this book like it was my childhood blanket. Addie is smart, brave, and totally lovable—and Fedor? Big fuzzy cinnamon roll energy. The magic, the twists, the whole “wait, she can SEE now?!” moment? Chef’s kiss. If you’ve got a soft spot for whimsical adventures and stories that make your heart grow three sizes, grab this book and prepare to get enchanted. 👁️🐻💫