It was kind of weird that my name was used in slumber party but im glad i read it. I can clearly remember sitting in a maths lesson, reading whichever one i. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. Copies of christopher pike novels were prime bargaining material at my school. Below is a list of christopher pikes books in order of when they were first released and in chronological order when necessary. Buy a cheap copy of slumber party book by christopher pike. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike.
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. This juicy volume features two classic christopher pike thrillers. Sep 17, 2019 teen creeps kicked off with christopher pike s first ya novel slumber party. Slumber party a point paperback christopher pike on. Even with the memory of what had happened last time, it looked like the perfect weekend. Try these diy sleepover and spa party favors 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. The pike sisters tackle the first of christopher pike s books, slumber party. Apr 30, 2019 christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. I would truly recommend this book for children 12 years and up.
Christopher pike was a 23rd century male human federation starfleet officer. I never cared for slumber party years ago, and i still do not like it. 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. Christopher pikes first book, slumber party, basically created the point horror genre. It was much more standard teen horror fare without any of his deeper insinuations. Captain christopher chris pike is a character in the star trek science fiction franchise. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. When this pilot was rejected, hunter withdrew from the series, and pike was replaced with captain james t.
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. Everything youve always wanted to ask christopher pike. He was born on november 12, 1955 in new york but grew up in california and now living in santa barbara. This was published in 1985 and is everything an 80s book should be. This was the first christopher pike book i read and i loved it. Pike keeps you guessing and youll never guess whodunnit. Kelly and katai take you on a trip down memory lane. 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. Apr 26, 2011 for me, slumber party is the seminal christopher pike novel. 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. Fun sleepover party favor ideas for kids and teens. Slumber party was christopher pikes first teen horror book. 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.
Slumber party by pike christopher seller fantastic literature ltd published 1990 condition near fine paperback edition 1st printing. Now up for preorder, scream factorys slumber party. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden, born november 12, 1954. Together for the first time since a tragic accident killed one of their friends at a slumber party, friendships are a little. Jun 29, 2012 slumber party by christopher pike i love reading a book i read in high school over again. The same group of friends was present when a terrible event happened years before. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction who specializes in the thriller genre. Teen creeps kicked off with christopher pikes first ya novel slumber party. Not to be confused with the star trek character, although thats actually where he got the pseudonym. During his early career, he served on three federation starships before being assigned to the uss enterprise as captain robert aprils first officer. 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. Mike flanagan and leah fong turning christopher pike s novel the midnight club into a netflix series.
Slumber party by christopher pike book cover, description, publication history. For me, slumber party is the seminal christopher pike novel. In slumber party, a group of friends spends the weekend in a house near a resort. He was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s, moving on to publishing adult works in the 2000s. I remembered the hot older boy skiers, the jealous friend, the melted clues, the culprit and this rather steamy, for an 11. 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. 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. Slumber party by christopher pike steve calvert christopher pike. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them. Like a memory of a dream where youre at your moms house, but its not. Mar 04, 2017 the pike sisters tackle the first of christopher pike s books, slumber party. Christopher pike is an american author of, primarily, teen thriller and horror titles. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. M y adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles.
Christopher pike books biography and list of works. Kevin christopher mcfadden, who is best know as christopher pike is an american author. Jan 17, 2012 slumber party by christopher pike 170 pages published by scholastic. 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 is part mystery, part horror slightly, and part love story. The pike sisters tackle the first of christopher pikes books, slumber party. Mesa high has gone out of business, so tabb high will educate mesas students from now on. What could be better than six single girls out for sun and ski and apres ski plus a huge house and a warm fire. Christopher pike was always my favorite of the teen horror writers. Mcfadden was born in new york city in 1955, but grew up in california. The party christopher pike 1988, 212 pages before we talk about anything else. Lara, rachael, mindy, dana, nell, and her little sister nicole. How to plan a girls sleepover slumber party in 10 easy.
At school, they sat atop my trapper keeper and then accompanied me to bed each. In his early years, before he become a successful author, he dropped college and had jobs like house painter and computer programming. Below is a list of christopher pikes books in order of when they were first released and in. 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. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no.
Jul 28, 2019 i really enjoy christopher pike s books. The book was an immediate success and pikes career as a young adult author took off. Fun and cool slumber birthday party favor ideas for children. 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. Theyre a fun time that allows a bunch of friends to sleep over at one teens home, though they really dont get. Easy goody bags, treat bags, gifts and more for boys and girls. Click to read more about slumber party by christopher pike. 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. He was portrayed by jeffrey hunter in the original star trek pilot episode, the cage, as captain of the uss enterprise.
Christopher pike is a childrens books and young adult author i used to read when i was a preteen and young teenager. Death hung over those books, like a ouija board at a drinking party, a mashup of teen mortality and fun. Christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. 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.
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. Buy slumber party by christopher pike online at alibris. Christopher pike s slumber party from teen creeps on podchaser, aired wednesday, th july 2016. Christopher did factory work, painted houses and programmed computers before becoming a recognized author, with his first novel slumber party. Slumber party book by christopher pike thriftbooks. Christopher pike s thrilling slumber party in a fantastic new point package. From fun activities to invitation designs and breakfast ideas, heres how to rock your childs. His books were well written and generally scary, with realistic characters and genuine plot twists. 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. Jan 28, 2019 m y adolescence was the standard tragiteen state, but it was illuminated by the neon splash of christopher pike titles. 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. Slumber party by pike, christopher, 1954publication date 2004. He was born in new york but grew up in california where he still lives today. 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.
Six teenage girls that havent seen each other isbn 9780340529256 item price. It involves a group of high school teens going to mexico for a vacation. The old gang was getting together for the first time in years. Slumber party by pike, christopher, 1954publication date 2004 topics horror stories. How to plan a sleepover party for teen girls verywell family. I read him now out of nostalgia, but also out of genuine interest. Christopher pike s first book, slumber party, basically created the point horror genre. 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. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. Slumber party by christopher pike fantastic fiction.
Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. Covering christopher pikes teen horror scifi book series. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Even with the memory of what had happened last time. Captain christopher pike is a character in the star trek science fiction franchise. I love reading a book i read in high school over again. I remembered slumber party as soon as i started reading it.
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