Addie's Eyes - Landry, Tim
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What does a blind girl see when she dreams? Step into the world of Addie's Eyes, where a blind girl's imagination holds the key to a fantastic adventure. Set in a Victorian theater, this enchanted tale follows 12-year-old ADDIE ALEXANDER, a resilient young girl who is blind. Upon learning her beloved teacher is leaving, a devastated Addie 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 abruptly transported…mehr

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What does a blind girl see when she dreams? Step into the world of Addie's Eyes, where a blind girl's imagination holds the key to a fantastic adventure. Set in a Victorian theater, this enchanted tale follows 12-year-old ADDIE ALEXANDER, a resilient young girl who is blind. Upon learning her beloved teacher is leaving, a devastated Addie 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 abruptly transported to Fedor's magical land and gains the ability to see, she soon discovers that it is under threat from a horrific force. Can Addie's courage and faith save the Kingdom from destruction? And what will happen when she discovers her friend's true nature? With echoes of beloved classics like Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, Addie's Eyes is an uplifting and thrilling journey that will capture the imagination of readers of all ages. Filled with surprises, laughter, tears, and unforgettable characters, this book with its dozens of beautiful full color illustrations, is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.
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Emmy winning Artist / Filmmaker / Imagineer Tim Landry has enjoyed a long career making magic, starting with his education at USC Film School, serving as a visual effects supervisor in commercials, television, and feature films, and finally working many years as a Disney Imagineer, contributing to some of the most spectacular and complex attractions enjoyed by millions worldwide. Tim's film credits include "George of the Jungle", "The Sixth Sense", "Pirates of the Caribbean", and "Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves". In the early 2000s Tim's attentions turned toward creating spectacular real world illusions for theme parks and cruise ships. His work draws smiles and gasps every day from guests in theme parks around the world. Tim also served for many years as a board member for the prestigious Visual Effects Society. He was awarded a patent for his creation of a unique display technology. And he has collected numerous awards, ranging from the CLIO to the Emmy to multiple THEA awards for theme park work.His feature-length autobiographical memoir, Shoveling Pixie Dust (available on YouTube), won dozens of awards and accolades at film festivals worldwide.Now, with Addie's Eyes, Tim's storytelling magic comes to the printed page in an entertaining and inspiring fantasy novel woven around actual events. He conjures a unique and heart-warming tale of wonder, friendship, resilience, and what it really means to see, not only with our eyes, but with our hearts. Tim's hope is that readers will come away viewing their own world a little differently--through Addie's Eyes.