Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

Dear Peter: Do you sometimes think Sir Tode is annoying? – Ryan, WI

JonathanAuxier — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:33:33 +0000

It shames me to say that I sometimes did find him annoying — it wasn’t until I lost Sir Tode in the Just Deserts that I realized just how important he was.

- Peter

Dear Peter: What is this summary of your life, which adventures did you go throughout your WHOLE life? – Claudia, Canada

JonathanAuxier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:06:32 +0000

I can’t tell you what happened in my WHOLE life because I’m still alive!

- Peter

Dear Peter: Do you have any hobbies besides stealing? – Ryan, WI

JonathanAuxier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:48:45 +0000

While living with Mr Seamus, I didn’t really have time or energy for any hobbies. But I often played the game “guess that smell.”

- Peter

Dear Peter: What did it feel like being a sea monster? – Drew, Redlands CA

JonathanAuxier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:43:47 +0000

After a lifetime of feeling so weak and helpless, it was pretty thrilling to become a mighty monster! Though, I did get a stomach ache from swallowing all that salt water.

- Peter

Dear Peter: What’s your favorite moment on your journey to the the Perfect Palace? – Nadira, San Diego CA

JonathanAuxier — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:40:07 +0000

I would say that the days I spent with Sir Tode on Professor Cake’s island were some of the best of my life. I would vige anything to walk along those quiet shores again.

- Peter

Dear Peter: Do you ever get second thoughts about leaving Mr. Seamus? – Renee, Redlands CA

JonathanAuxier — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:37:35 +0000

My only regret was that I didn’t leave sooner!

- Peter

Dear Peter: Do you like being a thief? – Ryan, WI

JonathanAuxier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:32:56 +0000

I don’t like breaking the law, but I do sometimes enjoy the challenge of picking a really tough lock. There’s nothing better than the sound of a lock popping open.

- Peter

Dear Peter: Were you surprised to see a giant talking DOGFISH?! – Andy, Redlands CA

JonathanAuxier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:30:03 +0000

Well, I didn’t really SEE him …

- Peter

Dear Peter: Have you found out why you were sent out on your quest? Are you in love with Peg? – Big, Elk Mound WI

JonathanAuxier — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:25:31 +0000

Well, once I figured out the rest of the riddle, I understood right away why I had been sent to the Vanished Kingdom. As far as being in love with Peg goes … that’s gross!

- Peter

Dear Peter: How did you get your name? – Drew, WI

JonathanAuxier — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:22:47 +0000

I was named by the local magistrates, who thought they were using a name from a favorite nursery rhyme. (Can you guess which one?) Unfortunately, they sort of mixed up the words … and that’s how I became Peter Nimble! … Continue reading →