A 1993 collection of short stories by William Sleator (8)

I believe the answer is:

oddballs

(Other definitions for oddballs that I've seen before include "Eccentric types" , "Weirdos" , "screwballs" , "Bold lads? (anag)" , "Strange or eccentric people" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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