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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2009
Gr 6-9 In this entertaining collection of three dozen short stories, Lubar creates characters who will quickly engage readers. The selections range between two and six pages in length. Some are humorous, such as the title story, which involves middle schoolers in a hot-pe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
This collection features thirty-five creepy short stories. In "Into the Wild Blue Yonder," letters fall off a carnival ride's sign un...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on May 1, 2009
The thirty-five stories in The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies by David Lubar are a satisfying mix of the creepy, funny, gross, and just plain strange. With the average story lasting just a few pages, each one will appeal to reluctant readers, while the witty language and twisted endings will attract anyone who appreciates an active imagination and a quirky sense of humor. Like a Brothers Grimm collection for modern-day...Log In or Sign Up to Read More