Stranger Things Happen by Kelly Link

 

This is an anthology of eleven stories by Kelly Link.  My favorite was The Specialist's Hat which won a World Fantasy award.  In it, twin sisters are guided to the specialist's hat in their attic by a babysitter.  It can mimic any sound and can capture ghosts.  The twins think it's just a game but the terror is real and soon they must find a way to hide from the hat to save themselves.

Kelly Link is an American author who specializes in the fantasy/horror genre and publishes mostly stories.  Her work is full of magic realism and has won many awards.  This was her debut anthology and the eleven stories have sixteen illustrations as well.  This book is recommended for fantasy readers.