Eye of the Beholder

Two eighth-grade friends, Tyler and Lymie, decide to prank their town by sculpting works that imitate a legendary artist who once lived nearby, then leave them near the studio as a festival approaches. Their hoax takes a surprising turn when critics and townspeople accept the pieces as genuine, landing the boys in a storm of attention and trouble. The novel follows their attempts to untangle the mess while exploring themes of creativity, loyalty, and the power of perception.