Fun sleepover party favor ideas for kids and teens. Christopher pikes first book, slumber party, basically created the point horror genre. Slumber party 1985 so, for reasons too boring to get into, i find myself with a nearcomplete collection of christopher pikes young adult horrormystery novels. The same group of friends was present when a terrible event happened years before. Slumber party by christopher pike fantastic fiction. Apr 05, 2017 slumber party was christopher pike s first teen horror book.
Mesa high has gone out of business, so tabb high will educate mesas students from now on. Slumber party a point paperback christopher pike on. I read him now out of nostalgia, but also out of genuine interest. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. Christopher pikes thrilling slumber party in a fantastic new point package. Somehow i missed out on reading these while they were actually ageappropriate, and now im going to make up for it with the christopher pike book club. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Buy slumber party by christopher pike online at alibris. How to plan a sleepover party for teen girls verywell family. Jul 28, 2019 i really enjoy christopher pike s books. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no. Now up for preorder, scream factorys slumber party. Jul 04, 2014 pike, out of santa barbara, california started making headway into the young adult field in the mid 1980s with works such as slumber party in 1985 and the tachyon web in 1986. Slumber party book by christopher pike thriftbooks.
Like a memory of a dream where youre at your moms house, but its not. The book was an immediate success and pikes career as a young adult author took off. During his early career, he served on three federation starships before being assigned to the uss enterprise as captain robert aprils first officer. Sep 17, 2019 teen creeps kicked off with christopher pike s first ya novel slumber party. Christopher pike s slumber party from teen creeps on podchaser, aired wednesday, th july 2016. When this pilot was rejected, hunter withdrew from the series, and pike was replaced with captain james t. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. From fun activities to invitation designs and breakfast ideas, heres how to rock your childs. Even with the memory of what had happened last time. Christopher pike is a childrens books and young adult author i used to read when i was a preteen and young teenager. Theyre a fun time that allows a bunch of friends to sleep over at one teens home, though they really dont get. Buy a cheap copy of slumber party book by christopher pike. Christopher pike when a ski weekend reunites a group of teenage girls eight years after a fire at a slumber party disfigured one of them and killed her sister, new firerelated accidents suggest that one of them may.
Mar 04, 2017 the pike sisters tackle the first of christopher pike s books, slumber party. Death hung over those books, like a ouija board at a drinking party, a mashup of teen mortality and fun. Kevin christopher mcfadden, who is best know as christopher pike is an american author. Brother in 2250, pike was promoted to captain and was given command of the enterprise where he would serve as the ships commanding officer until 2265 where the. Slumber party was christopher pikes first teen horror book. I remembered slumber party as soon as i started reading it. Slumber party by christopher pike 170 pages published by scholastic.
Born kevin christopher mcfadden, christopher pike really, really, really wanted to be an author and so when his agent heard that there was a publisher looking for teen horror books, pike wrote slumber party, the editor said it was too good for the line, he sent it to jean feiwel at avon who asked him to remove the supernatural element, he did, then she left avon and moved to scholastic and. It still rang different than the fear street books, a bit more robust than those other ones and still vaguely pike, but this book is where the trend started and even here i think it stands out against the rest. Captain christopher chris pike is a character in the star trek science fiction franchise. He was born on november 12, 1955 in new york but grew up in california and now living in santa barbara. Everything youve always wanted to ask christopher pike. I would truly recommend this book for children 12 years and up. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden, born november 12, 1954. Jan 28, 2019 m y adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles. Pike, out of santa barbara, california started making headway into the young adult field in the mid 1980s with works such as slumber party in 1985 and the tachyon web in 1986. Christopher pike books biography and list of works. Slumber party by pike, christopher, 1954publication date 2004. He was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s, moving on to publishing adult works in the 2000s. Try these diy sleepover and spa party favors for boys and girls.
Apr 15, 2020 slumber party by christopher pike april 15, 2020 by carriejay leave a comment six friends gather at a cabin for a weekend ski trip, expecting some sun and ski in lush surroundings, but things quickly take a darker turn. It involves a group of high school teens going to mexico for a vacation. For me, slumber party is the seminal christopher pike novel. Christopher pikes slumber party by teen creeps podchaser. I never cared for slumber party years ago, and i still do not like it. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Feb 11, 2014 sleepovers are something that many of us have fun memories of from our childhood, but how do you actually plan one for your kids. Christopher pike was always my favorite of the teen horror writers.
In his early years, before he become a successful author, he dropped college and had jobs like house painter and computer programming. Slumber party by pike, christopher, 1954publication date 2004 topics horror stories. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction who specializes in the thriller genre. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. This juicy volume features two classic christopher pike thrillers. Apr 30, 2019 christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Teen creeps kicked off with christopher pikes first ya novel slumber party. Christopher pike s first book, slumber party, basically created the point horror genre. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them. Slumber party by pike christopher seller fantastic literature ltd published 1990 condition near fine paperback edition 1st printing. Jun 29, 2012 slumber party by christopher pike i love reading a book i read in high school over again. The pike sisters tackle the first of christopher pike s books, slumber party. When an editor at avon books suggested that he write a teen thriller, he wrote slumber party, which was published in 1985 and went on to a bestseller.
Mcfadden was born in new york city in 1955, but grew up in california. His first attempt resulted in the 1985 novel slumber party, a book about a group of teenagers who run into bizarre and violent events during a ski weekend. Pike keeps you guessing and youll never guess whodunnit. He was born in new york but grew up in california where he still lives today. Below is a list of christopher pikes books in order of when they were first released and in. Thriller printing, september 2004 when a ski weekend reunites a group of teenage girls eight years after a fire at a slumber party disfigured one of them and killed her sister, new firerelated accidents suggest that one of them may have been responsible. Slumber party by christopher pike steve calvert christopher pike. I love reading a book i read in high school over again. I remembered the hot older boy skiers, the jealous friend, the melted clues, the culprit and this rather steamy, for an 11. Slumber party by christopher pike book cover, description, publication history. Christopher pike is an american author of, primarily, teen thriller and horror titles.
The party christopher pike 1988, 212 pages before we talk about anything else. M y adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles. The content of slumber party is the usual christopher pike stuff,a group trip gets involved with a mysterious murder, someone goes missing, crazy plot twists, etc. He was portrayed by jeffrey hunter in the original star trek pilot episode, the cage, as captain of the uss enterprise. What could be better than six single girls out for sun and ski and apres ski plus a huge house and a warm fire.
Together for the first time since a tragic accident killed one of their friends at a slumber party, friendships are a little. Jan 17, 2012 slumber party by christopher pike 170 pages published by scholastic. Its got the heavyhanded and unrealistic dialog, the long and vaguely inappropriate descriptions of teen characters, and the shocking or shocking twist ending that typifies all the great pikes. Slumber party is part mystery, part horror slightly, and part love story. When a ski weekend reunites a group of teenage girls eight years after a fire at a slumber party disfigured one of them and killed her sister, new firerelated. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. It is a very entertaining read and some of the scenes are amusing enough that they brought a smile to my faceand it takes a lot to do thatso it is not all doom and gloom in the snow. Fun and cool slumber birthday party favor ideas for children. Mike flanagan and leah fong turning christopher pike s novel the midnight club into a netflix series. At school, they sat atop my trapper keeper and then accompanied me to bed each. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christopher did factory work, painted houses and programmed computers before becoming a recognized author, with his first novel slumber party. Click to read more about slumber party by christopher pike.
This was published in 1985 and is everything an 80s book should be. I can clearly remember sitting in a maths lesson, reading whichever one i. Captain christopher pike is a character in the star trek science fiction franchise. Not to be confused with the star trek character, although thats actually where he got the pseudonym. Christopher pike made his debut as a novelist in 1985, writing an installment of the multiauthor cheerleader series, titled getting even as well as his first ya thriller slumber party. Apr 26, 2011 for me, slumber party is the seminal christopher pike novel.
Copies of christopher pike novels were prime bargaining material at my school. Christopher pike was a 23rd century male human federation starfleet officer. Easy goody bags, treat bags, gifts and more for boys and girls. Its got the heavyhanded and unrealistic dialog, the long and vaguely inappropriate descriptions of teen characters, and the shocking or shocking twist ending that typifies all the great pikes, but more than that, its got one kid setting another on fire. It was much more standard teen horror fare without any of his deeper insinuations. Covering christopher pikes teen horror scifi book series. It was kind of weird that my name was used in slumber party but im glad i read it.
The pike sisters tackle the first of christopher pikes books, slumber party. I especially love reading christopher pike and whats really cool is that it seems this book unlike the final friends series has stood the test of time. Christopher pike s thrilling slumber party in a fantastic new point package. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike. The old gang was getting together for the first time in years. There are so many cool slumber party favor ideas from goodie bags to candy, these slumber party favor ideas are sure to be a hit with all the children. This was the first christopher pike book i read and i loved it. In slumber party, a group of friends spends the weekend in a house near a resort. How to plan a girls sleepover slumber party in 10 easy. Six teenage girls that havent seen each other isbn 9780340529256 item price. Kelly and katai take you on a trip down memory lane. Six friends gather at a cabin for a weekend ski trip, expecting some sun and ski in lush surroundings, but things quickly take a darker turn. Lara, rachael, mindy, dana, nell, and her little sister nicole. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
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