Synopses & Reviews
Welcome to the Weenie Zone!
Wipeout of the Wireless Weenies is the seventh collection of scary short stories for middle grade readers by acclaimed author David Lubar.
A boy and his family narrowly escape a zombie apocalypse—or do they? A girl neglects her cats litter box and finds herself in a heap of trouble. And a group of clicking, scrolling, tapping wireless weenies find themselves on the edge of disaster.
Here are thirty-three hilarious and harrowing stories that will scare you, make you laugh, or see the world in a whole new way. Find out where the author got the idea for each story at the end of the book.
Dont be a weenie. Read these stories. If you dare!
Review
“Lubars sixth Weenies short story collection offers plenty 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. As usual each storys genesis is appended.”—Booklist on Beware the Ninja Weenies
“Whoever thinks the short story is dead, or that kids dont like short stories, hasnt talked to any real live kids and hasnt read the latest in this popular series.” —School Library Journal on Attack of the Vampire 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
“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
“Another cool collection. This would be perfect to read around a campfire—or at any sleepover. They are creepy, but also hilarious.” —Detroit Free Press on The Curse of the Campfire Weenies
“Lubar strikes again. Another winning round-up.” — Booklist on Invasion of the Road Weenies
Synopsis
Wipeout of the Wireless Weenies is the seventh collection of spooky short stories for ages 8 to 12 by the beloved author of the Nathan Abercrombie series, David Lubar. This is the perfect pick for reluctant young readers who like a few chills and a lot of laughs.
Welcome to the Weenie Zone A boy and his family narrowly escape a zombie apocalypse or do they? A girl neglects her cat's litter box and finds herself in a heap of trouble. And a group of clicking, scrolling, tapping wireless weenies find themselves on the edge of disaster.
Here are thirty-three hilarious and harrowing stories that will scare you, make you laugh, or see the world in a whole new way. Find out where the author got the idea for each story at the end of the book.
Don't be a weenie. Read these stories. If you dare
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About the Author
DAVID LUBAR created a sensation with his debut novel, Hidden Talents, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He is also the author of the Nathan Abercrombie series, True Talents, Flip, and the Weenies short story collections. He lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
After the Apocalypse
Dead Meat
My New Hat
Fabrications
Plague Your Eyes
Control Issues
Mr. Chompywomp
Flesh Drive
Gothic Horror
In a Class by Himself
The Dumpster Doll
M.U.B.
Sympathy Pains
Rough Road
No Thanks
Coffin Fits
Walnuts
A Litter Bit of Trouble
Moving Stairs
Matters of Fax
Casting Magic
Swim Safety
Drawn that Way
Smart Phones
Shell Shocked
Feed the Kitty
Mummy Chase
Being Green
First Contact
Bark Like a Duck
The Rarest of Monsters
Choose Your Own Misadventure
Killer ID
A Word or Two About These Stories