David Lubar

David Lubar was born and raised in Morristown, New Jersey. After going to college at Rutgers, where he got a degree in Philosophy (and played guitar in a bluegrass band), he tried writing for a living.

He sold six books in 1995, and with some brief interludes for video game work, he's been writing ever since. He enjoys the opportunity to create whole worlds that are as weird or magical as he wants, and someday, he'd like to write a movie or cartoon show. Lubar is married and has one daughter. He — and his cats — live in Pennsylvania.

What genres does David Lubar write in?

Lubar writes humorous fiction with speculative or supernatural elements, including teen novels, kids books, and creepy short-story collections.

What are his most notable books or series?

Notable works include the Nathan Abercrombie series (titles such as Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie and Accidental Vampire), My Rotten Life, Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie, Punished!, and the short-story collection Weenies And Other Warped and Creepy Tales.

Where should I start if I want to read the Nathan Abercrombie books?

Start with Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie, which introduces the protagonist and the series' premise.

Are Lubar's books standalone or part of series?

Both. He has multibook series like Nathan Abercrombie as well as standalone novels and short-story collections.

What age or reading level are his books aimed at?

His work is mainly aimed at children and young adult readers, ranging from middle-grade or younger teen humor to older teen novels with more realistic or supernatural themes.