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Strange Happenings - by Avi (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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 collection from master storyteller Avi.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.58" x 6.88" Paperback
- 160 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Short Stories
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About the Book
Newbery Medalist Avi presents characters who experience startling transformations in this collection of thought-provoking short stories that is by turns chilling, ethereal, and surreal.Book Synopsis
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 collection from master storyteller Avi. By turns chilling, ethereal, and surreal, these thought-provoking tales are sure to engage anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to become someone--or something--else.Review Quotes
"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
Dimensions (Overall): 7.58 Inches (H) x 6.88 Inches (W) x .45 Inches (D)
Weight: .31 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Short Stories
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback
Author: Avi
Language: English
Street Date: December 12, 2025
TCIN: 1008643252
UPC: 9780152064617
Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-4481
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.45 inches length x 6.88 inches width x 7.58 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.31 pounds
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