Strange Happenings
Five Tales of Transformation| By: | Avi |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Print ISBN: | 9780152064617 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780547545394 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Copyright: | 2006 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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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.