WHY I LEFT HARRY'S ALL NIGHT HAMBURGER S (Laurel-leaf Science Fiction) - Softcover

Williams, Sheila

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440213940 ISBN 13: 9780440213949

Publisher: Laurel Leaf, 1992

Synopsis

Twelve stories taken from the pages of the popular science fiction magazine introduce the aliens who meet nightly at a Virginia hamburger joint and aliens live in the Yorkshire moors, keeping local superstitions alive. Reprint.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 8-11-- A strong, well-balanced short-story collection featuring a sophisticated, artfully arranged blend of science fiction and fantasy. The stories vary in plot and writing style, yet their vitality and versatility are excellent. Especially memorable are Somtow Sucharitkul's "The Web Dancer," a beautifully written tale of a young girl's obsession with performing a triple somersault on an overhead rope; in contrast is Edward D. Hoch's hilarious science-fiction mystery, "The Homesick Chicken," which answers the proverbial question as to why the chicken crossed the road. An enchanting tale of hobgoblins that begs to be read aloud is Judith Moffett's "The Hob." And don't overlook Asimov's thought-provoking work about a future education system, "Profession." Great for reading aloud or for individual enjoyment. --Pam Spencer, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Fairfax County, VA
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Laurel Leaf
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0440213940
• ISBN 13: 9780440213949
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304