Stranger Things: A Branches Book (Looniverse #1)

David Lubar

Apr 2013 · Sold by Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

This wacky new series will have kids on the edge of their seats!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!LOONIVERSE is an exciting new series that combines fantasy and humor... In this first book, Ed finds a coin bearing the words "strange, stranger, strangest." Once this coin comes into his life, strange things start happening all around him. One of his friends gets stuck in mid-air, his brother turns into a pool float, and his sister's food makes its way off her plate! Even more bizarre events all lead up to a surprise ending, leaving Ed with a new responsibility and a realization that there's more to this mysterious coin than meets the eye!

About the author

MATT LOVERIDGE likes to draw subjects that expose the lighter side of life, so he loves illustrating children's books! He's the illustrator of Dragon Masters. Matt lives in Utah with his beautiful, supportive wife and their three rambunctious kids (who are a constant source of inspiration!).
David Lubar created a sensation with his debut novel, HIDDEN TALENTS, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He is the author of over thirty-five books, for readers ranging from first grade through high school and beyond. These include PUNISHED! (A Junior Library Guild Selection), the Weenies short story collections, the popular middle-grade series Nathan Abercrombie: Accidental Zombie, and the Looniverse early chapter-book series. David lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and various felines.