David Lubar boeit lezers met zijn fantasierijke en vaak verontrustende verhalen. Zijn verhalen duiken in unieke en griezelige scenario's, die aanzetten tot nadenken en discussie. Lubar staat bekend om zijn onderscheidende stijl die spanning vakkundig combineert met elementen van het fantastische en het gruwelijke. Zijn vermogen om het publiek onder te dompelen in werelden vol onverwachte wendingen en duistere mysteries verstevigt zijn reputatie als een meeslepende auteur.
In a quirky adventure, sixth-grader Logan and his playful friend Benedict face a unique predicament when a robot at the math museum zaps away their math skills. To regain their knowledge, they embark on a journey filled with engaging math challenges that test their abilities and teamwork. This story combines humor and educational elements, making math fun and exciting as they navigate through various obstacles to restore their confidence and skills.
In this thrilling continuation of Nathan Abercrombie's adventures, the world's first zombie spy faces new challenges and escapades. As Nathan navigates his unique abilities and the complexities of his undead status, readers can expect a blend of humor, action, and unexpected twists. David Lubar's engaging storytelling brings to life the struggles and triumphs of a young zombie in a world full of intrigue and adventure.
Thirty-three stories about stranded aliens, a horrifying cheesemaker, a boy with the power to make stars vanish, and other frightening things. Includes notes on how the author got his ideas for these stories.
The story explores the unexpected complexities of life after death through the eyes of Nathan Abercrombie, who discovers that being dead brings its own set of challenges. Rather than finding peace, he faces a new array of problems that complicate his existence. This unique perspective on the afterlife blends humor and poignant moments, revealing how the struggles of youth persist even beyond the grave.
“What do you get when you combine a 7th grader, a gerbil, a package of ground beef, and an alien space ship on a chase across the universe? David Lubar’s latest masterpiece, of course!”—Dan Gutman, bestselling author of the My Weird School series, on Emperor of the Universe Nicholas, Jeef, and Henrietta the gerbil face their most existential crisis yet when the universe is attacked by beings from a parallel universe intent on conquering every other parallel universe. If Nicholas fails in his mission to defend the universe, it’ll mean the end of life itself . . . The Empire's Last Stand is the third and final intergalactic Emperor of the Universe adventure.
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.
"Companion to Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie"--Cover.
Logan finds himself in a bind after a confrontation with a mysterious reference librarian, Professor Wordsworth. To lift a magical punishment, he must complete three challenging tasks within three days. As he navigates these obstacles, Logan's journey is filled with unexpected trials that not only test his resolve but also lead him into deeper trouble. The story blends adventure and magic, exploring themes of responsibility and the consequences of one's actions.
Freaks and bullies, classes and crushes, this is high school.Starting high school is never easy. Seniors take your lunch money. Girls you’ve known forever are suddenly beautiful and unattainable. 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. Meanwhile, he’s trying his best to capture the attention of Julia, the freshman goddess. In the process, Scott manages to become involved in nearly everything the school has to offer. So while he tries to find his place in the confusing world of high school, win Julia’s heart, and keep his sanity, Scott will be recording all the details for his sibling’s—and your—enjoyment. Read the companion novel, Sophomores and Other Oxymorons, coming August 18, 2015!
To the Bozo, the clown who sits inside the cage above the dunk tank, everyone is a "mark." Once he has zeroed in on his victim, the Bozo comes up with the perfect wisecrack something funny enough to make people stop and listen, and cruel enough to hook the mark. Now the mark is bent on revenge, and he'll buy however many balls he needs to hit the target and see the Bozo plunge into the water. It's a game that fascinates Chad, who lives on the Jersey shore, where the boardwalk turns into an amusement park every summer. He wishes he could shout at the world from the safety of a cage his dad ran out on him and his mom, and now everyone seems convinced that Chad will wind up a loser, too. He's determined to get a job playing the Bozo, something he knows he'd be good at. Suddenly, Chad finds himself thrown into a strange and twisted world, where humor has far more power than he ever imagined. With a crackling plot and smart, funny dialogue, Dunk pulls readers along on a journey that exposes a universal truth: We all need to laugh.