Attack of the Vampire Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales

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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.

Critically acclaimed author and master of the macabre, David Lubar, is back with thirty more warped and creepy tales for fans of his bestselling Weenies story collections, which have sold more than 1.7 million copies to date. Don’t be a weenie. Read these stories. If you dare!

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Children's Literature

This is a creative collection of creepy yet hilarious short stories. The tales will take you on an unforgettable roller coaster ride, to a zany gym teacher and even into the path of some vampires—but not before they get a taste of their own medicine. The characters created by the author are engaging and will immediately hook budding readers. The suspenseful plots will leave even the most reluctant readers continually turning the pages. Whether you want to bring some spooky stories to your next sleepover, enhance your Halloween party or make a camping trip unforgettable, this is the book to take. David Lubar brings the book to a unique close as he shares with his readers the inspiration behind each short story. Not only can the reader understand Lubar's thinking process but maybe the next time they see something unusual or have a what-if moment, they too can use it as the basis of the next great novel or short story. Reviewer: Lisette Baez

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The lead miner of the "ha-ha-horror" vein offers 33 more microtales (all but three newly minted) in a fifth Weenies collection. Most end badly for a young narrator or protagonist: In the title story plus three more, vampires triumph over obnoxious teens; in others a ghost, a malicious elf, swarming spiders and bees, all-too-omnivorous "MutAnts" and reanimated skeletons likewise snuff out the incautious or naïve. The laws of physics come into play when television-addict "Rapt Punzel" carelessly throws her huge weight of hair out a window. All humanity waxes rank and tubby after a young inventor finds a way to turn soap into candy. And a lad discovers that playground "Cooties" aren't as intangible as he thought. Lubar keeps the pace changing and injects plenty of humor—most notably and hilariously a clueless student's run of luck in a geography bee (A country on the Strait of Hormuz? "Oh, man." Oslo is the capitol of what country? "No way"). He rounds it off with a closing section of story notes; about "Cooties," he writes, "I was thinking about cooties (I have too much leisure time), and it hit me that someone has to be the last person to have them." All in all, the gathering assays out as rich in eye-rollers, groans and mild chills. (Funny horror short stories. 11-13)

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780765323453
Publisher: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
Publication date: 5/24/2011
Pages: 224
Sales rank: 139,691
Age range: 8 - 13 Years
Lexile: 580L (what's this?)
Product dimensions: 5.80 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

David Lubar

DAVID LUBAR created a sensation with his debut novel, Hidden Talents, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He is also the author of True Talents, Flip, and four short story collections: In the Land of the Lawn Weenies, Invasion of the Road Weenies, The Curse of the Campfire Weenies, and The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies, as well as the Nathan Abercrombie series. He lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

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harstan

Posted March 19, 2011

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David Lubar has released another humorous horror anthology

David Lubar has released another humorous horror anthology aimed at middle school readers. The thirty tales are spooky but contain no blood or slashing. The stories are short, but gripping as the young audience will enjoy the brisk reading experience.

The title entry stars a boy sick of the fake vampires especially his sister and her boyfriend and decides to teach the "undead" a biting lesson. "The Ride of a Lifetime" focuses on Zack who wants to ride the Titanium Tempest, but his family prevent him so he pulls off a stunt for a midnight ride only to know he wants off immediately. Particularly amusing is "Chirp" who turns into different birds when he says "Chirp", but will soon make a potentially fatal mistake. Jacob is disgusted with the workers lazing around until he complains and learns what their "Roadwork" is missing. In "Lost and Found", Dale and Kirby find an expensive handkerchief with a series of symbols sewn into it that has them take it a grateful Xantin who is euphoric and glad to have two boys inside his house of horrors.

The other contributions are as scary and funny whether it is in the school gym or running a train, as Mr. Lubar provides an amusing compilation.

Harriet Klausner

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous

Posted March 10, 2012

Adorable and Fun

Really liked the originality of this book. My kids loved it.
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NYM

Posted September 7, 2011

Attack of the Vampire Weenies

I got this book as a Goodreads giveaway. I'd originally thought to get it for my son to read, but after the first couple of stories I stopped. Not appropriate for him. But, I continued reading myself and very much enjoyed the stories. This collection of shorts is well written and imaginative. I look forward to reading more of Mr Lubar's books in the future.
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