Suspiciously, swift swimmers at a school swim meet cause a frenzy. A boy who likes to litter finally gets the meaning of Earth Day. A girl and her dad go on a fishing trip and catch the surprise of a lifetime. Young chapter book readers ages 7 to 10, reluctant readers, and fans of very short stories will be entertained and delighted by these twelve zany tales by award-winning author David Lubar. Wacky comic book style illustrations by Bill Mayer add to the fun.
David Lubar is the master of the short story for kids. He has written many short story collections for middle grade readers, including The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales. Now he's back with short stories for the chapter book audience. Don't be a weenie. Read these stories!
"This book will talk itself right off the shelves, and reluctant readers will devour it."
School Library Journal on The Curse of the Campfire Weenies
"Bullies and others get their due in this hilarious new collection of 35 warped and creepy tales by the master of the 'weenie' story."
Buffalo News on The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies
"[P]lenty to amuse, spook, and entertain. With supernatural events and creatures, the short and super-short stories are fun, fast-paced reading for Weenies fans and new readers."
