Dan Greenburg, who poked fun with his pen, dies at 87 via @BostonGlobe.

Dan Greenburg’s legacy lives on through his writing, and the laughter and insights he provoked will continue to resonate with readers of all ages for years to come.

I told my teacher outlandish stories that would have been in the news if they had been true, like maybe a streetcar I took to school hit an oil truck and caused a big fire and explosion. This is how I became a fiction writer.”.

“When I was a boy, I was always late to school. I found if I told my teacher a convincing lie about why I was late, she would feel sorry for me instead of sending me to the principal. .

He tells his teacher the truth, but she never believes him––so he brings the characters to school with him to prove his story. When asked about the inspiration behind his book, Dan said:.

Creston Books was honored to publish “Why I Was Late for School Again” in 2021, which follows a young boy, Danny, who is always late to school because he runs into frightening characters like zombies, trolls, and pirates.

Dan was renowned for his sharp wit and wonderful sense of offbeat humor. His foray into children’s fiction was met with success with “The Zack Files” series, which brought adventure and laughter to young readers around the world.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dan Greenburg, who passed away on Dec. 18 at the age of 87. With a career that spanned decades and various genres, from satirical examinations of everyday life to horror and the occult,.

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