Review Detail
Middle Grade Fiction
337
humorous middle grade sci-fi
(Updated: July 07, 2026)
Overall rating
4.0
Plot
4.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
WELCOME TO DWEEB CLUB is a humorous middle grade sci-fi. Jason is a seventh grader in a school of Grades 7-12. When he sees a new club, H.A.I.R. Club (a mysterious acronym), his friend convinces him to join - since it's new, they'll be founding members and could be club presidents way before in any other club. Who cares what it's about?
As they are soon to learn, the club was created by a mysterious benefactor who donated a state-of-the-art security system to the school and required that they create a H.A.I.R. Club of students who will oversee the system. When they are trying to solve the mystery of the stolen croutons by locating the animal culprit, they stumble upon something strange. At midnight, the cameras show their futures as seniors in the cafeteria. What if they don't like what they see? Can it be changed?
What I loved: This book is told with a heapful of humor that keeps it very entertaining from start to finish. From the way the club begins to the members and the many strange acronyms of the company behind it all, there are many laugh-out-loud funny moments in the book. The book has a touch of mystery, some adventure, and plenty of sci-fi thought-provoking elements that keep readers engaged. The themes around the future, friendships, school, and family will resonate with middle grade readers who are finding their own places in life.
There are quite a few characters, and I really enjoyed being able to see more about them, including their families and siblings. The older sisters of some of the characters are particularly fun (such as Vincent's who had dared him to join every single club - which he did, including Crochet Club where he makes her a particularly ugly hat). It's fun to get the whole picture of some characters like this, and the humor expands with the families.
What left me wanting more: As a minor thing, there are a lot of people to keep track of in the book, and there are definitely a few places where you need to flip back and reread to remember specifics. I almost would have preferred a smaller group to follow, but it's still fun as-is.
Final verdict: Humorous and engaging, WELCOME TO DWEEB CLUB is a fun exploration of middle grade sci-fi themes, including who you want to be, friendship, and family. Highly recommend for middle school readers who love to laugh.
As they are soon to learn, the club was created by a mysterious benefactor who donated a state-of-the-art security system to the school and required that they create a H.A.I.R. Club of students who will oversee the system. When they are trying to solve the mystery of the stolen croutons by locating the animal culprit, they stumble upon something strange. At midnight, the cameras show their futures as seniors in the cafeteria. What if they don't like what they see? Can it be changed?
What I loved: This book is told with a heapful of humor that keeps it very entertaining from start to finish. From the way the club begins to the members and the many strange acronyms of the company behind it all, there are many laugh-out-loud funny moments in the book. The book has a touch of mystery, some adventure, and plenty of sci-fi thought-provoking elements that keep readers engaged. The themes around the future, friendships, school, and family will resonate with middle grade readers who are finding their own places in life.
There are quite a few characters, and I really enjoyed being able to see more about them, including their families and siblings. The older sisters of some of the characters are particularly fun (such as Vincent's who had dared him to join every single club - which he did, including Crochet Club where he makes her a particularly ugly hat). It's fun to get the whole picture of some characters like this, and the humor expands with the families.
What left me wanting more: As a minor thing, there are a lot of people to keep track of in the book, and there are definitely a few places where you need to flip back and reread to remember specifics. I almost would have preferred a smaller group to follow, but it's still fun as-is.
Final verdict: Humorous and engaging, WELCOME TO DWEEB CLUB is a fun exploration of middle grade sci-fi themes, including who you want to be, friendship, and family. Highly recommend for middle school readers who love to laugh.
Comments
Already have an account? Log in now or Create an account
Latest Additions
GET A YABC BUTTON!
We have all sorts of YABC buttons for your website. Grab one here and link to YABC!