Strikeout of the Bleacher Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales

David Lubar

Macmillan, Sep 13, 2016 - Juvenile Fiction - 192 pages

Strikeout of the Bleacher Weenies is the eighth 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.

The appearance of a mysterious new girl in school stops her classmates cold. Black Friday shopping gets out of control for a mother and daughter. And stands full of screaming and shouting Bleacher Weenies are about to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Welcome to the Weenie Zone! Here are thirty-one hilarious and harrowing stories that will scare you, make you laugh, or get you to 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!

“With its mix of humor and chills, this collection is a sure bet for fans of R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps series and reluctant readers.” —Booklist on Wipeout of the Wireless

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

About the author

DAVID LUBAR created a sensation with his debut novel, Hidden Talents, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He is the beloved author of many books for teens and young readers including the Nathan Abercrombie series, the Monsterrific Tales, True Talents, Flip, Extremities, the Weenies short story collections, and Character, Driven. He lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Strikeout of the Bleacher Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales; Weenies Stories
• Author: David Lubar
• Publisher: Macmillan, 2016
• ISBN: 1466854634, 9781466854635
• Length: 192 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Horror; Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories; Juvenile Fiction / Short Stories