In the Land of the Lawn Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales

Kids can be such monsters. Literally. From the award-winning author of Hidden Talents , two remarkable short story collections - Kidzilla and The Witch's Monkey together for the first time. Plus several brand new stories. Each hilarious and harrowing. A substitute teacher finds out she has some monsters for students. A group of kids attempt a levitation trick with hair-raising results. A neighborhood is so boring the grown ups are turning into....well....you know. And dozens more. So don't be a weenie! Read these stories!

David Lubar is the acclaimed author of several novels for young people, including Hidden Talents, an ALA Best Books for Young Adults and an ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults selection, and In the Land of the Lawn Weenies and Other Misadventures, a collection of short stories. He lives with his wife and daughter in Pennsylvania.

“These stories creeped us out — and we loved it. Four stars!” —Chicago Tribune

“Really off the wall stories. They’re funny thrillers that scare you out of your seat, but have you laughing all the time.” —Walter The Giant Storyteller

“Clever, creepy, and full of surprises.” —James Howe