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The Stranger Hardcover – Picture Book, October 28, 1986

4.8 out of 5 stars 452 ratings

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Farmer Bailey thinks he's hit a deer while driving his truck, but in the middle of the road lies a man, an enigmatic stranger. He goes home with Farmer Bailey, his memory apparently gone. Weeks pass at the Bailey farm; the stranger seems happy to be around them, and helps with the harvest. Oddly, while trees to the north of the farm turn red and gold with the arrival of fall, Bailey's land seems to be in a state of perpetual summer. One day, the stranger sees geese flying south and knows that he, too, must leave. Not long after that, the leaves at the farm change color and the air turns cool. And every year since, summer lasts a week longer at the Bailey farm than anywhere else. Van Allsburg's story is strangely melancholy, and his straightforward writng is uncannily dry, in contrast to the vivid green and golden landscapes of his paintings. The mood and suspense in this book make it compellinga chance to see the artist take a slight incident and create a truly mysterious event. (All ages
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"The author-illustrator has woven a thread of fantasy in and around his realistic illustrations to give the reader, once again, a story that stays in the imagination." Horn Book

"The author-illustrator has woven a thread of fantasy in and around his realistic illustrations to give the reader, once again, a story that stays in the imagination." Horn Book Guide —

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 1986
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395423317
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395423318
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 10 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.62 x 0.38 x 9 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 640L
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Customers find this children's book suitable for ages 3-4 up to grandpa age, with exquisite illustrations and an exciting, compelling story. Moreover, they appreciate its effectiveness in teaching inferencing skills, making it a great addition to classroom libraries.

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Customers find the book highly readable, with multiple reviews noting its appeal to children and its suitability for various age groups from 3-4 up to grandpa age.

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"A little enigmatic, a tad haunting, a lot charming. It's one of my fave books to gift to friends who love exploring the natural world...." Read more

26 customers mention "Story quality"26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, finding it exciting and compelling, with one customer noting it has the right amount of intrigue and information.

"One of my favorite children's authors, fun stories with a surprise at the end - Same author as Polar Express, so well written and the pictures are..." Read more

"Love this illustrator. The story is very sweet and a little sad." Read more

"A little enigmatic, a tad haunting, a lot charming. It's one of my fave books to gift to friends who love exploring the natural world...." Read more

"This is one of my favorite story for fall. My students enjoy the mystery of the stranger and I love hearing them discuss who he might be." Read more

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Customers praise the exquisite illustrations of the book, with one noting that the words and pictures are enduring.

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Customers find the book effective for teaching inferencing skills to children, making it a great addition to classroom libraries.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2025
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    One of my favorite children's authors, fun stories with a surprise at the end - Same author as Polar Express, so well written and the pictures are beautiful.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
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    I used this book as a mentor book for my fourth grade students in September. My students still referred to it at the end of the school year.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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    Love this illustrator. The story is very sweet and a little sad.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
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    A little enigmatic, a tad haunting, a lot charming. It's one of my fave books to gift to friends who love exploring the natural world. One of the few books I can't read out loud without tearing up a bit.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
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    This is one of my favorite story for fall. My students enjoy the mystery of the stranger and I love hearing them discuss who he might be.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2015
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    This is a book about a mysterious stranger whom a farmer accidentally hits with his truck one day. The stranger cannot talk, but there is definitely more to him than meets the eye. The farm where he stays experiences summer one week longer than anywhere else. It is definitely a fun read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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    My students love the story. The book came in great shape!
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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    I read this story for the first time a few weeks ago. The book is so interesting - I thought that the ending might be different depending what is inferred from the story. So I asked my 15 and 17 year old to read it, and my husband. Each took something different from the story and made their own inferences. Since then I have read it to a class made up of 3,4, and 5th graders they all loved it and all made their own conclusion as to who the stranger is...
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  • いじさまっくす
    5.0 out of 5 stars あんた誰よ??
    Reviewed in Japan on February 15, 2015
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    邦訳は村上大先生なのですよ。
    でも、わざわざ、翻訳もの読まなくても、
    原著は、中学生でも読めると思います。
    絵と、この不思議観は、かなりシンクロしていて面白い。
    表情の描き方がよいのだと思いました。
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2019
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    This book leaves you with your imagination. The end is not cut and dry, but allows you to think. It’s a good read for all ages.
  • Agathe Lp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in France on August 22, 2019
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  • C. Mugnai
    5.0 out of 5 stars spendido
    Reviewed in Italy on December 11, 2022
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Storia poetica con illustrazioni stupefacenti. Consigliatissimo.
  • Chris Trevains
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Artwork
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2020
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Excellent visuals, beautiful drawings and a easy to understand story with a twist. My son loves it. Highly recommended.