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Strange Happenings

by Avi
Devin Forst
ebook
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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.

    • Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:4.6
    • Lexile® Measure:670
    • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty:3