The curse of the campfire hot dogs can strike at any moment, turning a peaceful evening into a chaotic nightmare. It all starts innocently enough, with friends gathered around a crackling fire, eagerly anticipating the sizzling hot dogs that will soon be roasted on long sticks. But little do they know the horrors that await. As the hot dogs are placed on the sticks and held over the fire, a sense of excitement fills the air. The anticipation of a perfectly cooked hot dog is almost unbearable. But this is where the curse begins to take hold.
“This book will talk itself right off the shelves, and reluctant readers will devour it.” —School Library Journal
For this, his third collection of warped and creepy weenie tales, critically-acclaimed author and master of the macabre David Lubar traveled deep into the shadowy corners of his mind, looking for new ways to amuse and terrify his readers. An ancient predator uses the internet to search out its prey A young girl and her little brother escape a campfire weenie only to encounter something even more terrifying a troop of Girl Scouts singing campfire songs.
But this is where the curse begins to take hold. First, there's the risk of the hot dog falling into the fire. One moment of distraction, one wrong move, and disaster strikes.
The Curse of the Campfire Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales (Weenies Stories) (Mass Market)
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Description
Award-winning storyteller David Lubar's third collection of warped and creepy tales, in which the young protagonists encounter monsters of every kind, from a thirsty vampire and wandering ghost to a dreaded math teacher and overly enthusiastic Girl Scout leader.
A boy discovers the answer to one of the great urban mysteries: why are pigeons always pooping in parks? A second-grade class learns why they should always be nice to their math teacher….An ancient predator uses the internet to search out its prey… A young girl and her little brother escape a campfire weenie only to encounter something even more terrifying: a troop of Girl Scouts singing campfire songs.
For this, his third collection of warped and creepy "weenie" tales, critically-acclaimed author and master of the macabre David Lubar traveled deep into the shadowy corners of his mind, looking for new ways to amuse and terrify his readers. And in the tradition of In the Land of the Lawn Weenies and Invasion of the Road Weenies, he reveals the inspiration behind each of the thirty-five stories at the end of the book.
About the Author
David Lubar created a sensation with his debut novel, Hidden Talents, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Thousands of kids and educators across the country have voted Hidden Talents onto over twenty state lists. David is also the author of True Talents, the sequel to Hidden Talents; Flip, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror selection; many short story collections including In the Land of the Lawn Weenies, Invasion of the Road Weenies, The Curse of the Campfire Weenies, The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies, Attack of the Vampire Weenies, Beware the Ninja Weenies, Wipeout of the Wireless Weenies, Strikeout of the Bleacher Weenies, and Extremities; and the Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie series. Lubar grew up in Morristown, New Jersey, and he has also lived in New Brunswick, Edison and Piscataway, NJ, and Sacramento, CA. Besides writing, he has also worked as a video game programmer and designer. He now lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Praise For…
“This book will talk itself right off the shelves, and reluctant readers will devour it.” —School Library Journal
“Another cool collection. This would be perfect to read around a campfire--or at any sleepover. They are creepy, but also hilarious.” —Detroit Free Press
- Juvenile Fiction / Short Stories
- Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories
- Juvenile Fiction / Horror
- Kobo eBook (August 26th, 2008): $5.99
- Prebound (August 1st, 2008): $16.80
Lubar told me he was scheduled once to make an appearance to encourage reading and creativity for a group of kids in a summer program — until the wife of the person running the program saw there was a ghost on the cover of one of his books. “She decided I was not fit to speak to the kids because of that anti-Christian concept,” he said.
The once-promising hot dog now lies blackened and charred, a sad testament to the curse that has befallen it. But even if the hot dog manages to avoid such a fate, there are other perils lurking in the shadows. The curse of the campfire hot dogs brings with it the curse of uneven cooking. Some parts are left raw and cold, while others are burnt to a crisp. It's a culinary nightmare that no one saw coming. And let's not forget about the dreaded hot dog explosion. As the hot dog cooks, pressure builds up inside the casing, waiting for the perfect moment to unleash its fury. One bite into an explosive hot dog, and you'll find yourself wearing mustard and relish like battle scars. The curse of the campfire hot dogs is not to be taken lightly. It has ruined countless camping trips and turned once-happy gatherings into disasters. But despite the horrors that come with it, there's something undeniably thrilling about cooking hot dogs over an open flame. It's a risk we're willing to take, even if it means dealing with the curse. So the next time you find yourself around a campfire, ready to roast some hot dogs, remember the curse that accompanies this seemingly innocent activity. Proceed with caution, and may the fires of your campfire burn bright, but not too hot..
Reviews for "How to Make Healthier Choices at the Campfire Cookout"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really looking forward to reading "The Curse of the Campfire Hot Dogs" as I am a fan of mystery books. However, I found the plot to be predictable and lacking in originality. The characters were one-dimensional, and I struggled to connect with any of them. Additionally, the writing style was dull and uninspiring. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. John - 1 star - I found "The Curse of the Campfire Hot Dogs" to be extremely boring and unengaging. The pacing was slow, and the story dragged on unnecessarily. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to become immersed in the narrative. The author's attempt at creating suspense fell flat, as the twists and turns were too predictable. I wouldn't waste my time on this book.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I'm usually a fan of adventure stories, but "The Curse of the Campfire Hot Dogs" did not live up to my expectations. The plot lacked depth and complexity, and the characters were forgettable. The narration felt disjointed, and certain scenes seemed out of place. The story had potential, but it fell short in execution. I wouldn't recommend this book to others searching for an exciting adventure read.