Strange Happenings: Spine-Tingling Tales

Summary

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.