The Man in the Banana Trees.

"The Man in the Banana Trees" is a collection of short stories by Marguerite Sheffer that combines reality and fantasy. The stories explore various themes, such as a high school counselor working with an anthropomorphic felt puppet, the deterioration of a couple's relationship over a missing pet snake, and a woman blaming her miscarriage on a mysterious figure in the trees. The collection also includes a story about a tanker crash that turns local crustaceans into "super lobsters." While some stories may be less memorable, overall, the collection offers a rewarding and lively reading experience. [Extracted from the article]

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