Most Popular Books by David Lubar

The sequel to the award-winning "Hidden Talents." It''s been more than a year since Eddie "Trash" Thalmeyer and his friends discovered their special "hidden" talents. When Trash is kidnapped by the ruthless leader of a shadowy company, the others join forces to rescue their friend.

If you could become anyone in the world, who would you be? Did you ever wish you could be anyone else but who you are? Twins Ryan and Taylor do it all the time. Now their dream is about to come true. They''ve discovered mysterious alien disks that allow them to "flip"--to become legendary heroes from the past. But who? At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

These 35 tales range from silly to horrifying. As an added bonus at the end of the book, the author provides a behind-the-scenes look at the inspirations for the stories in this collection.

When thirteen-year-old Martin arrives at an alternative school for misfits and problem students, he falls in with a group of boys with psychic powers and discovers something surprising about himself.

Ten-year-old Nathan Abercrombie is having a really bad day. First, Shawna Lanchester, the prettiest girl in his class, doesn''t invite him to her party. Then he gets picked last in gym class. Things couldn''t get any worse...until he gets doused with an experimental serum that turns him into a half-dead zombie! Nathan soon discovers that being half dead isn''t all bad. He doesn''t need any sleep, so he can stay up all night and play games online. He doesn''t feel any pain, so there''s no need to worry about Rodney the bully anymore. Still, Nathan would rather be human. Will he find a cure? Or will Nathan be half-dead forever? Fans of David Lubar''s popular Weenies short story collections—which have sold more than one million copies—will love My Rotten Life, the first of a series of hilariously rotten adventures starring Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Larry can''t stop thinking about the growling dog in the alley. He already has three strays in his backyard. How can he afford to take care of another one? When his brother Paul points out a strange mark in the alley, Larry has a mystery to solve. What is the dog protecting? What is really going on in that dark alley?

Thirty-five creepy stories about pigeons, ancient predators, Girl Scouts, and other terrifying things. Includes author''s notes on how he got his ideas for these stories.

Prepare for a spine-tingling and side-splitting adventure in the seventh installment of David Lubar''s Weenie Zone series! In Wipeout of the Wireless Weenies, acclaimed author David Lubar delivers thirty-three hilarious and harrowing short stories that will leave middle grade readers laughing, gasping, and seeing the world in a whole new way. From narrowly escaping a zombie apocalypse to facing the consequences of neglecting a cat''s litter box, these stories are packed with humor and horror in equal measure. And when a group of clicking, scrolling, tapping wireless weenies find themselves on the edge of disaster, readers will be on the edge of their seats. But the scares don''t stop there! Each story comes with a behind-the-scenes look at where the author got his idea, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this already thrilling collection. So, if you''re brave enough, dive into the Weenie Zone and discover why David Lubar is a master of the middle grade short story. Don''t be a weenie—read these stories... if you dare! At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Character, Driven is a powerful and hilarious coming-of-age novel for young adults by acclaimed author David Lubar. With only one year left of high school, seventeen-year-old Cliff Sparks is desperate to "come of age"—a.k.a., lose his virginity. But he''s never had much luck with girls. So when he falls for Jillian, a new classmate, at first sight, all he can do is worship her from afar. At the same time, Cliff has to figure out what to do with the rest of his life, since he''s pretty sure his unemployed father plans to kick him out of the house the minute he turns eighteen. Time is running out. Cliff is at the edge, on the verge, dangling—and holding on for dear life. "Readers will giggle and guffaw at Lubar’s trademark humor, while their heartstrings are tugged and feelings are tied in knots. This exquisitely crafted coming-of-age novel gets down and dirty—and even rebellious—without sacrificing honesty, thoughtfulness, or respect." —Booklist, starred review "Readers will relish clever wordplay, fantasies, and a major secret. In a genre full of barely likable teenage protagonists, Cliff is a charmer, and readers will be cheering him on to finally come of age. Cliff is a character driven to fulfill his quest, and readers will be with him every step of the way." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Filled with wordplay and moments of wry observation and revelation, this contemporary coming-of-age-novel follows the trials of a big-hearted teen who suffers some hard knocks. . . . Cliff’s humorous perspective on his predicaments doesn’t lessen their sharp impact." —Publishers Weekly, starred review At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

After Logan receives a face full of magic dust from a man in the reference section of the library, he finds the only way to stop his incessant punning is to find oxymorons, anagrams, and palindromes to fulfill the requirements of three quests.

Celebrate Halloween-y with Teeny Weenies: The Boy Who Cried Wool. David Lubar is the master of the short story for kids. Now he''s back with his third collection of Teeny Weenies stories, just in time for Halloween! 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. Wacky comic book style illustrations by Bill Mayer add to the fun. Don''t be a weenie. Read these stories! If you dare! At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Creepy stories for young adult readers.

A girl doesn''t have a date for the school dance—until her dad makes one for her in his lab. "Lily—meet Stitchy." A family enjoys a nice Thanksgiving dinner—until they are interrupted by a torrent of turkeys out for revenge. A princess meets a pea-brained suitor. And the battle of two red hot pepper weenies ends in flames. Critically-acclaimed author and master of the macabre David Lubar returns from a journey into the darkest depths of his brain with thirty-five more warped and creepy tales. And in the tradition of the three previous Weenie collections— In the Land of the Lawn Weenies, Invasion of the Road Weenies, and The Curse of the Campfire Weenies—he reveals the inspiration behind each story at the end of the book. Don''t be a weenie. Read these stories...if you dare!

When Logan?s class takes a trip to a math museum, his mischievous friend Benedict is sure it will be a boring day?until he discovers a robot and its creator in an off-limits area. The robot proves feisty, and soon both boys get zapped. They realize only later that they?d left the museum without their math skills. To get back the knowledge they need for school?not to mention buying food at the mall, divvying up dinner at home, and much more?they?ll have to get back to the museum and pass a series of math challenges. Being ?numbed? will teach Logan and Benedict just how useful, and even fun, math can be.

Check Out the Library Weenies is the ninth collection of warped and creepy tales for middle grade readers by master storyteller David Lubar. This is the perfect pick for both avid and reluctant young readers who like a few chills and a lot of laughs. Don''t be a weenie. Read these stories. If you dare!

Starting high school is never easy. Seniors take your lunch money. Girls you’ve known forever are suddenly beautiful and unattainable.The guys you grew up with are drifting away.And you can never get enough sleep. Could there be a worse time for Scott’s mother to announce she’s pregnant? Scott decides high school would be a lot less overwhelming if it came with a survival manual, so he begins to write down tips for his new sibling. Scott’s chronicle of his first year of bullies, romance, honors classes, and brotherhood is both laugh-out-loud funny and touchingly wise.

"Thirty-three more warped and creepy tales"--Cover [p. 4].

Nathan Abercrombie, a half-dead zombie who is trying to find a way to get out of wrestling during physical education because he cannot risk breaking any bones, agrees to help the secret organization B.U.M. in exchange for a cure for his condition.

After waking up as a vampire, Sebastian, a student at Washington Irving Elementary School, has only one chance to turn back into a human and time is running out.

"I figured, being dead, my life would become a lot simpler. I wouldn''t have to take care of myself or worry about stuff like eating the right food. But dead kids have a whole different bundle of problems."—Nathan Abercrombie It''s a stinky situation when Nathan''s school, Belgosi Upper Elementary, develops a mold problem and his class is forced to share space with the first graders. Soon the eighth graders show up too, including Rodney the bully''s older and meaner brother, Ridley. Could he be the reason for the stinky, putrid, rotten smell that seems to be following Nathan around? It''s up to Nathan, Abigail, and Mookie to solve the mystery of the big stink before it pollutes the entire town. Fans of David Lubar''s popular Weenies short story collections, which have sold more than one and a half million copies, are sure to enjoy this fourth hilarious installment of the adventures of Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.