Strange Happenings
By Avi, Devin Forst
Price: $3.99
About the Book
Children become cats and birds, a once-invisible young woman pieces herself back together, and the identity of a mysterious baseball mascot is uncovered—all within this eclectic short story collection from master storyteller Avi. By turns chilling, ethereal, and surreal, these thought-provoking tales of transformation are sure to engage anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to become someone—or something—else.
- Supernatural Swap: Bored with his life, Tom agrees to trade places with his cat, Charley, only to discover a cat’s life isn’t all naps and no homework.
- An Invisible Princess: Born without a face, Princess Babette must journey into a world of magic to piece herself together and be truly seen.
- A Mysterious Mascot: Jeff is obsessed with uncovering the identity of his town’s weird baseball mascot, but the truth is literally out of this world.
- Modern Fables: Perfect for middle grade readers who love spooky and surreal stories, this collection from master storyteller Avi is filled with thought-provoking twists.
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“Spooky fun.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Fantasy fans with a taste for the unusual will enjoy this challenging collection.” — School Library Journal
“The pieces are vividly imagined and shot through with a captivating, edgy spookiness.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Avi recounts these bizarre events in the quiet, well-honed voice of a campfire storyteller who knows his audience. Offbeat characters, brief but vivid descriptions, and unexpected plot twists all recommend these titles for reading aloud or lone.” — Horn Book Magazine
About the Book
Children become cats and birds, a once-invisible young woman pieces herself back together, and the identity of a mysterious baseball mascot is uncovered—all within this eclectic short story collection from master storyteller Avi. By turns chilling, ethereal, and surreal, these thought-provoking tales of transformation are sure to engage anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to become someone—or something—else.
- Supernatural Swap: Bored with his life, Tom agrees to trade places with his cat, Charley, only to discover a cat’s life isn’t all naps and no homework.
- An Invisible Princess: Born without a face, Princess Babette must journey into a world of magic to piece herself together and be truly seen.
- A Mysterious Mascot: Jeff is obsessed with uncovering the identity of his town’s weird baseball mascot, but the truth is literally out of this world.
- Modern Fables: Perfect for middle grade readers who love spooky and surreal stories, this collection from master storyteller Avi is filled with thought-provoking twists.
Product Details
Reviews
“Spooky fun.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Fantasy fans with a taste for the unusual will enjoy this challenging collection.” — School Library Journal
“The pieces are vividly imagined and shot through with a captivating, edgy spookiness.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Avi recounts these bizarre events in the quiet, well-honed voice of a campfire storyteller who knows his audience. Offbeat characters, brief but vivid descriptions, and unexpected plot twists all recommend these titles for reading aloud or lone.” — Horn Book Magazine
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