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Attack of the Vampire Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales
by
David Lubar
A boy steals a ticket to an amusement park and gets the ride of a lifetime—literally. The first day of middle school turns into a free-for-all when the gym teacher offers a “get-out-of-gym-free” card. Sick of his sister’s vampire wannabe friends, a kid decides to teach them a lesson at their next party. But the tables are turned when some surprise guests show up.
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Paperback, 224 pages
Published
April 24th 2012
by Starscape
(first published May 13th 2011)
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If you work with 4th-6th grade boys, this is a must have! A collection of scary/funny stories that will appeal to even the most reluctant reader.
I won this book in a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
I won this book in a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
I chose this book because I had read the other books in the series. This book is a compilation book, which means it has a different story every chapter. My favorite story was called “My Science Project.” This story is about a kid who was assigned a science in school. He was a kid who was known for having straight A’s. As he is walking to school with his project, he sees a bunch of bullies in his way. They took the project from him and opened the box. Little did they know, it was a beehive. The...more
What would you do if you were at a “vampire” party and actual vampires showed up?!? Well, you can read about it because it happens to a bunch of unlucky kids in “Attack of the Vampire Weenies”! The book is a collection of weird and scary-ish short stories. One of my favorite stories from the book is “Family Time”. It’s about a kid named Stephen who is trapped playing a game that his whole family understands except him. He’s been playing and playing and playing but he just doesn’t get it. The res...more
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This installment of Lubar's popular "Weenies" collection features 33 short stories. Many of the stories have to do with vampires, but most of them feature simple plots that are clever, creepy and, at times, hilarious. Some of the stories include "Not Another Word," featuring a mime who has a particular reason for donning that white face paint, "The Ride of a Lifetime," about a rollercoaster that s...more
This installment of Lubar's popular "Weenies" collection features 33 short stories. Many of the stories have to do with vampires, but most of them feature simple plots that are clever, creepy and, at times, hilarious. Some of the stories include "Not Another Word," featuring a mime who has a particular reason for donning that white face paint, "The Ride of a Lifetime," about a rollercoaster that s...more
After reading two books about kids with cancer and another one about a teenage soldier in Iraq (none of which helped my cold-plugged nose), I needed something a little lighter to read. David Lubar delivered just that with Attack of the Vampire Weenies (A Tom Doherty Associates Book 2011). his is his fifth collection of short stories, so I have some catching up to do with the previous four.
Even the creepy stories made me laugh as bratty kids got what was coming to them. The kid who stole a ticket...more
Even the creepy stories made me laugh as bratty kids got what was coming to them. The kid who stole a ticket...more
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I won this book for free in a Goodreads First Reads giveaway. It's a short book of short stories (maybe about five pages each). Most of the stories are creepy, but some are more sci-fi, fantasy, ironic, or moral tales.
The target audience is probably kids who are about 10-12 years old, although older kids and adults can certainly enjoy it too and parents of young kids may want to read it first to make sure it won't be too scary. The stories aren't exactly bloody or gorey, but there definitely is...more
The target audience is probably kids who are about 10-12 years old, although older kids and adults can certainly enjoy it too and parents of young kids may want to read it first to make sure it won't be too scary. The stories aren't exactly bloody or gorey, but there definitely is...more
Thirty-three short---and I do mean short---tales about the creepy and unexpected. Be warned, almost all of these stories have seriously creepy endings.
My Take
It's a little bit R.L. Stine and a little bit Roald Dahl. I think these could be great stories to read aloud with your kids and then talk about the weird thoughts they have. Encourage them to expand upon what crazy ideas they've had. A warped and creepy spur towards creative thinking…
Have fun with the names that Lubar comes up with as well....more
My Take
It's a little bit R.L. Stine and a little bit Roald Dahl. I think these could be great stories to read aloud with your kids and then talk about the weird thoughts they have. Encourage them to expand upon what crazy ideas they've had. A warped and creepy spur towards creative thinking…
Have fun with the names that Lubar comes up with as well....more
The weenie story collection books are super popular, and I can certainly understand why. Mr. Lubar's oddball sense of humor appeals to many young teens and tweens, especially boys.
As with any story collection, there were some stories I liked much more than others. I loved the ones where humor was the star, like the story about the Geography Bee -- so clever to have the boy who doesn't know the answers get them right with his "Oh, man" or "No way"!
I wouldn't say any of the stories were particul...more
As with any story collection, there were some stories I liked much more than others. I loved the ones where humor was the star, like the story about the Geography Bee -- so clever to have the boy who doesn't know the answers get them right with his "Oh, man" or "No way"!
I wouldn't say any of the stories were particul...more
Attack of the Vampire Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales by David Lubar is a fantastic collection of short stories looking at the weird, creepy, and sometimes morbid. The book is custom made for middle-grade kids that love to read something out of the ordinary. Some of the stories may be a bit creepy for kids that are easily scared or creeped out. But for many, this book would be fantastic for sleepovers, camping trips, or any other large gathering of older children.
Some of my personal f...more
Some of my personal f...more
May 27, 2011
Karen
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I have to admit I wasn't quite sure what this book would be like when I first put in for the giveaway, but my granddaughter who is ten loved the cover and title so we entered. I was very surprised to find I had won it and promised her I'd read it first and then if it was okay I'd let her read it to her little sister. I read it and found myself back at summercamp, and camping with my extended family at the yearly reunions, listening to the older cousins and friends tell stories around the campfir...more
For lovers of very short stories with a dark and twisted view, this is the book for you. If you prefer books with flowers, butterflies and cute puppies then you want to look elsewhere. With several different (monstrous, not glittery) vampire stories, stories about cats, dogs and even video games this takes you down a path even darker than the “Goosebumps” series. Do not read this if you are prone to nightmares, walking in your sleep and you might want to hide it from your kid brother or sister a...more
I got a copy of this book at Book Expo America in 2011 (yep it’s taken me a while to get to it). This is definitely one of those books aimed at reluctant boy readers in the 8-13 age range. Some of the stories are amusing, but they are all very short and end up being more sketches of ideas than fully realized stories.
There are 30+ stories in this slim 224 page book. So that alone will give you an idea of story length. The stories run a large range of weird and creepy. There’s a story about a boy...more
There are 30+ stories in this slim 224 page book. So that alone will give you an idea of story length. The stories run a large range of weird and creepy. There’s a story about a boy...more
This is a great book for kids, about grades 4-7. Lots of short stories (about 33), only about 3-5 pages in length. They are a bit creepy, but not horror-ish. The part I liked best was at the end where the author tells what inspired him to write each tale. Some of them I can remember what the protagonist felt like when they had that "what if" question, and I could imagine how I would feel if it did come true like it did in the tale.
**Received this free as a Goodreads First Read. I read it before...more
**Received this free as a Goodreads First Read. I read it before...more
Attack of the Vampire Weenies is a collection of 33 magical or paranormal short stories. I am not kidding when I say they are short stories either. They average about six pages each. What a change from reading lengthy novels that are part of a series!
In one story, a young boy hijacks an alien space ship through a computer game. That’s pretty cool if you ask me. Other hi-jinx includes a boy who makes candy out of soap and an elf that likes to haunt another boy’s house. There’s even a girl who get...more
In one story, a young boy hijacks an alien space ship through a computer game. That’s pretty cool if you ask me. Other hi-jinx includes a boy who makes candy out of soap and an elf that likes to haunt another boy’s house. There’s even a girl who get...more
Feb 18, 2011
Reader
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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Following the short story format that has worked well for the series, Lubar brings back the simple tales of oddities and horror that keeps Goosebumps popular. Slightly sinister but with no on page blood, guts, or gore, it's terror for the clean set. From vampires spies to a brutal endless rollercoaster ride, the tales alternate between achieving a heart's desire or being trapped in an endless cycle f punishment. Easy to put down and pick up again, so ideal for reluctant readers. - C
I won this on Goodreads and thought it was pretty cute!! I tried to win it because I have a young reader at home and thought she might like it. Unfortunately she didn't really care for it. It was pretty scary for her. She is 8. I think this book would be better suited for young boys maybe around 10-12.
I did read the book myself and thought it was pretty good! Reminded me of Goosebumps but scarier. Very imaginative collection of short stories!
I did read the book myself and thought it was pretty good! Reminded me of Goosebumps but scarier. Very imaginative collection of short stories!
I thought it was a great book for young readers yes I read it I was trying to see if my fourth grader would be able to handle it.
it came to us as a Good reads First reads I would recommend it to any young reader who like short stories
Well done David Lubar it kept my sons mind going
it came to us as a Good reads First reads I would recommend it to any young reader who like short stories
Well done David Lubar it kept my sons mind going
I won an ARC of this book from the Goodreads First Reads program. Thank you! I did not receive any financial reimbursement for this review. The opinions expressed are my own.
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I wasn't sure what to expect and found that I was pleasantly surprised by the uniqueness of this book. The short stories with the underlying morals are great for middle grade readers. The author is quite creative in getting these points across......more
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I wasn't sure what to expect and found that I was pleasantly surprised by the uniqueness of this book. The short stories with the underlying morals are great for middle grade readers. The author is quite creative in getting these points across......more
i thought the book was good with creepy stories in it. i started reading the first one and i have read most of the books and they are also very good. i started reading the series after i read a different book of david lubars books
, accidental zombie nathan ambercrombie and that is also very good
, accidental zombie nathan ambercrombie and that is also very good
I rated this five stars because, for me, it is hard to write creepy and or somewhat scary stories AND THIS MAN IS GOOD AT THAT! We read it in library in 6th grade so that is why I said I read it.
this book is really good it has alot of creepy and weird stories.There was also a story in the book called the attack of the vampire weenies. That was the best story of all!
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-cutienumber
It was a fun book to read since every one of the stories had a different twist. My favorite was the baja story. Good for relaxing. Kind of creepy at times but it's supposed to scare children not adults (not saying I was scared just a wierd book).
I felt like this collection started very strongly. For kids who don't want to read a thick book, these stories are a good alternative.
This is a fun book of very short and mildly scary stories for young grade school kids. They're too brief to really scare your children, but many do insinuate terrible consequences for the main characters in each.
What I like about this book is that there is usually some simple and subtle lesson as well, usually that mean people will suffer. You never see a nice kid getting attacked by monsters, it's always someone being cruel or taking advantage of someone else. And since they're not too intense,...more
What I like about this book is that there is usually some simple and subtle lesson as well, usually that mean people will suffer. You never see a nice kid getting attacked by monsters, it's always someone being cruel or taking advantage of someone else. And since they're not too intense,...more
Suuuuuch a cute read! I loved this author's writing and that he includes how/why he created the story!
I won this on goodreads and am looking forward to recieving it!! thank you!!
Great book...lots of funny stories with unexpectedly terrifying ends.
Fun stories, ranging from silly to creepy to bizarre.
I'm a fan of Lubar's other works. (Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie is my all time favorite.)
Attack of the Vampire Weenies is no different. My middle school students will be standing in line to get the newest Weenie book.
Attack of the Vampire Weenies is no different. My middle school students will be standing in line to get the newest Weenie book.
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David Lubar created a sensation with his debut novel, Hidden Talents, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Thousands of kids and educators across the country have voted Hidden Talents onto over twenty state lists. David is also the author of True Talents, the sequel to Hidden Talents; Flip, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror selection; several short...more
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May 19, 2011 05:33pm