Strange Happenings - (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The perfect cozy-spooky middle-grade read, these eerie, spine-shivering tales from Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Avi are illustrated for the first time and include a never-before-published story and author's note.

In this uncanny collection, children change into cats, a girl discovers she is invisible, a man makes a deal with the Devil himself, and multiple transformations, strange and chilling, explore what it might be like to exchange places with someone--or something--else. Young readers will be spellbound by Avi's masterful storytelling, as the celebrated writer combines his unique creativity and startling originality with the intimacy of goosebump-inducing campfire tales. Devin Forst's haunting--and perfectly calibrated--black-and-white illustrations help turn these engrossing stories into an irresistible package!

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