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Beware the Ninja Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales
by
David Lubar
Welcome to the Weenie Zone! Acclaimed author David Lubar is back with his sixth collection of Warped and Creepy Tales, which have sold more than 1.7 million copies
Stranded aliens seek out Earth’s most intelligent species. (Hint: It’s not us.) A bully discovers the meaning of “spatial displacement.” Two girls find out why you should never annoy a witch. When a swarm of snea...more
Stranded aliens seek out Earth’s most intelligent species. (Hint: It’s not us.) A bully discovers the meaning of “spatial displacement.” Two girls find out why you should never annoy a witch. When a swarm of snea...more
Hardcover, 192 pages
Published
June 5th 2012
by Starscape
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David has done it again. A book of very short stories (short enough for the kids that hate to read or have very short attention spans) perfect for a quick bedtime story, while managing to pack a lot of information into a short space. I believe the longest story is 10 pages. Think about it, one book with 32 different stories! While this won’t come under the heading of “Great Literature” it will definitely work for a kid that has a problem sitting still to read in that the stories are short, conci...more
Full review at The Cath in the Hat.
Beware, indeed. The Ninja Weenies are a bunch of martial arts wannabes causing havoc at the narrator's school. Then his birthday party threatens to be ruined by the bullies until a real ninja comes to his rescue. That's just one of the more than two dozen short stories in David Lubar's latest collection. The stories are super short--most run three to four pages--and all feature outlandish or downright weird happenings. While not all the stories deliver, enough...more
Beware, indeed. The Ninja Weenies are a bunch of martial arts wannabes causing havoc at the narrator's school. Then his birthday party threatens to be ruined by the bullies until a real ninja comes to his rescue. That's just one of the more than two dozen short stories in David Lubar's latest collection. The stories are super short--most run three to four pages--and all feature outlandish or downright weird happenings. While not all the stories deliver, enough...more
Full review at the Intergalactic Academy.
There are two types of kid’s books. The first is the kind beloved by children, and only by children; the second has the kind of cross-generational appeal that means they also work for parents and other adult readers who like strong stories about childhood and adolescence. As you’d probably guess, I’m fonder of the second type of book. While I can appreciate what kid’s books that are firmly for young audiences bring to the table in terms of entertainment v...more
There are two types of kid’s books. The first is the kind beloved by children, and only by children; the second has the kind of cross-generational appeal that means they also work for parents and other adult readers who like strong stories about childhood and adolescence. As you’d probably guess, I’m fonder of the second type of book. While I can appreciate what kid’s books that are firmly for young audiences bring to the table in terms of entertainment v...more
Jan 17, 2013
Harry Brake
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Slapstick comedy and twisted tale possibilities
I was skeptical going into this read! :) However, I loved the idea of taking myths, urban legends, and even just wild ideas and turning them either into campfire stories that chill, or laughs that make you thrill! A funny collection of stories that certainly deviate from the normal plot, and are sure to be refreshing in the read! :) I never though of these serving as good campfire stories, yet these would fit perfect as well.
Feb 27, 2013
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I thought that it was a extremely good but creepy. Even though there was not one one story but like 50. Out of all of them I think not a monster was my favorite one.
Hilarious and creepy short stories for the middle-grade crowd. From blowing out stars, to how to deal with vampires in a cold climate, to where gorgonzola cheese *really* comes from, to aliens here and on other planets, these stories are short and silly and just a little spooky! That David Lubar really has a twisted brain. :-)
Twisted and strange, occasionally dark, but a certain kind of kid will like it.
great stories to tell. cartoon with many short films
Mar 14, 2013
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I like it.
nhhmmmmm
It's not my favorite of the weenie collection, but Lubar still does an excellent job at capturing the bizarre by asking "What if...?" I enjoyed the last few pages of the book that explained his inspiration for each story (they're in the others as well), but there is also a section to explore reading, writing, and discussion for students. This makes my job easier, although I'll probably adapt them to my students.
Even better reading it aloud the second time!
Even better reading it aloud the second time!
I really like the Weenie books. They're quick, easy, and fun to read. My interest in them comes from my days of teaching 5th and 6th graders. :-)
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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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