Emily the Strange: Stranger and Stranger (Emily the Strange, 2) Paperback – November 23, 2010

Rating for MG. Cross the misanthropy and super-intelligence of Artemis Fowl dressed as a goth and surrounded by cats, add some horror memes (golems, spirits) and you would get close to Emily.Emily is a spunky supergenius but she doesn't always get it right, that's humanizing. when things go wrong, she thinks her way out. It's a good empowering book for girls, but I think accessible for boys as well, as Emily is pretty boss. (no barbie memes here). Emily plays a lot of pranks, and this book explores her dark side and how it is important to her, how it balances her personality. IMO that's a good message for kids on the cusp of puberty wondering what their brains are up to. The story takes a bit to get going but has some nice twists (really twisty ones), a lot of flavor and action, and a fast-paced quick reading style that does not bog down.The book does take a while get going as Emily procrastinates instead of packing house. There is some setup there but IMO it took a while to get going. Once it starts moving though the authors ramp up the tension nicely throughout the book. Even for a jaded old adult like me, it was an enjoyable read. Seeing 'retarded' was a bit of a surprise, that word is *really* out of favor these days, at least on the West coast.

I love Emily the Strange, but this book was not as great as the first one. I felt like the story was much more drawn out, the cats are not a huge part of this book (and I love the cats, so having them missing for much of the book was a let down) and there wasn't as much art as compared to the first one either, and the art can be very beautiful when it's there. I felt like this book was just thrown together and that no one really took the time to write a good, flowing story. Even the artwork felt rushed instead of like in the first book where the art was very well done. Hopefully the next book is better.

It is very much like new. I don't see the need to buy it new and it is in very good condition

This came quicker than expected, and did not disappoint. Super happy. Would totally order again. :)

Arrived perfectly.

I bought this as a gift and I almost kept it for myself. Love it! And so did my gift receiver.

Just get lost and go to read it (awesome)

my daughter loved this book asked for more

great - thank you

Excellent read for Strange fans.

not one for me to read but a requested gift from 15 year old who greeted it like i was gold !

My daughter loves the series