A Satisfying Entry

This is the ninth Weenies book, and it is a satisfying collection of thirty stories that deliver creeps, scares, laughs, or the unexpected twist. Each is a short read, with a crisp build up and a snappy finish. The mix runs from funny to slightly edgy, which is as expected. Always a nice short read.

Check Out the Library Weenies: and Other Warped and Creepy Tales is the ninth short story collection by David Lubar. There are thirty stories for middle grade readers with a mix of spooky and silly in each tale in the collection. What I love about collections like this is that if one of the stories does not make you happy, it will be over soon or you can just skip ahead to the next tale. Each story of short, so it is the perfect book for those with short attention spans or reading times as well as anyone that enjoys stories with a dark twist, but that ever get too scary. One of the best parts of the collection is that Lubar shared some of his inspirations for the stories with readers.

Check Out the Library Weenies: and Other Warped and Creepy Tales is the perfect read for middle grade or older readers that like scary stories. There are vampires, werewolves, magic, suspicious pets, zombies, scientists, and more. There is a good amount of bodily humor, and none of the stories are too scary for some of the more sensitive readers. I like that the stories and dark and creepy, with unexpected twists, but never nightmare inducing. There is humor and a generally entertaining, non-threatening vibe to the read. Those that like the Schwartz scary stories books will enjoy these as well. The only down-side to this series is that the covers are a little goofier and younger that the content of the books. While it might encourage readers that are intimidated by books, it might also discourage those that consider the books to young or silly for them because of the cover.

From "Twilight Zone" type plot twists to funny, yet repulsive characters, David Lubar delights readers with more short stories that will be sure to please reluctant readers.

Will be great for reluctant readers and boys just love Lubar. My son read it with me and loved it. He is in middle school.
Lubar keeps you giggling

All of the Weenies books are loved by my students, and this book will be no exception. The strange tales are a little bit spooky and a little bit funny, often with a twist, which keeps readers coming back for more!

Lubar writes a funny sequel in this latest volume of Library Weenies. For Youth collections with a strong demand for funny / humorous kid's fiction. Good for "boys read too."