In this early effort from 1986, an involving storyline emerges within a narrative with steady movement. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was the best of all of christopher pikes teen horror novels. Actually, i still to this day in my 30s enjoy most of his work. It was published by point and has a total of 230 pages in the book.
Weekend is the story of four guys and five girls who spend a weekend together at a luxury oceanside mansion in mexico. Remember me by christopher pike official book trailer youtube. The last story by christopher pike and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Neither he nor the publishing community realized that. Christopher pike is scarily repetitive forever young adult. Christopher pike 1954 christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin mcfadden born november, 1954, an american writer. As i said before christopher pike knows how to write a good book. So far, life in peachville has been tough for harper madison. Shari is a seventeen year old girl who believes she has evrything. This is the book that has made me an avid christopher pike fan.
Christopher pike books biography and list of works. Well, jealousy, and betrayal rounds the edges of this book. Pike has published around 70 books, but he has precisely 18 plot devices in his arsenal. I recently recommended it to a student, who loved it equally, and she gave me the sequel, which i just read. The series centers around what a recent high school graduate, shari cooper, does after dying, having been murdered at a friends party. So before i delve into the sample of 7 books i researched for this purpose, allow me to introduce you to christopher pike s favorite literary devices. Anyway, this means i was about when i read the book the first time. Peter still in lennys body and wheelchair roger sexy star of the new movie based on sharis book bob obnoxious star. Other then the eternal enemy this maybe pike s best book. For me, remember me was a gigantic leap, pike wrote. If you are new to this story, read deaths awakening first its completed here on wattpad. Buy weekend by christopher pike, in very good condition. Remember me by christopher pike is a book about a girl named shari cooper.
I started reading them when i was about and was convinced that when i got to high school, i would suddenly be pretty and know how to talk about sex, and possibly even have it, because thats how they did it in the cp world. There are also plenty of ludicrous moments, like when the police investigator interviews all of sharis friends at the same time, in the same room, without their parents, at the crime scene. Like much of my 12yearold years, filled with braces and nsync, christopher pike belongs to the past. There is white sand and rolling surf, so it should be very pleasant, but what with the explosion and the dead phone lines it is hard for the gang to keep up that holiday spirit. In christopher pike s introduction to this story he says that his greatest fear is becoming paralyzed, and that christopher reeves memoir still me was partially the inspiration for the tears of teresa. Red queen book by christopher pike official publisher. Remember me book series, a 19891995 book series written by christopher pike remember me mary higgins clark novel, a 1994 suspense novel by mary higgins clark remember me, a 2003 novel by lesley pearse, based on the true story of mary bryant. Weekend isnt very different then the rest of his books.
Heading off for a weekend in las vegas with her friends, jessie ralle. Getting even 1985 christopher pike only wrote one book in this fortyseven book series. Pdf remember me book by christopher pike free download. Biography christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. He is a bestselling author of young adult and childrens fiction. Weekend by christopher pike steve calvert christopher pike. Order of christopher pike books christopher pike is the pen name of kevin christopher mcfadden, an american author of young adult thrillers, horror, scifi and childrens novels. Christopher pikes weekend was the first young adult book that i ever picked up, and i became an insatiable reader of the category immediately after.
You may recall that this is the ghostsolvesherownmurder book. So before i delve into the sample of 7 books i researched for this purpose, allow me to introduce you to christopher pikes favorite literary devices. In the end, though, weekend s offensive characterizations left the novel without realism or warmth. Weekend is a great book with an unforgettable cast of characters. I couldnt find an image of the cover i have online anywhere. The thirst series, the secret of ka, and the remember me and alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles. Jan 01, 1986 weekend by christopher pike what has happened to robin. Also, this book lacks the supernatural aspect which frequents many of his other books, which is kind of a refreshing change. Weekend by christopher pike what has happened to robin.
A woman who thought to be a witch was named ann templeton. Remember me is a vintage christopher pike story, with a twisty story, sexobsessed teenagers, eighties popculture references, and two needless sequels. Weekend by pike, christopher paperback book the fast. Why havent i read this book monster by christopher pike. 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. Christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. I think i read every book by the authors and then some. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jun 23, 2008 ive got that book, too, so a recap is forthcoming. See all books authored by christopher pike, including thirst no. Christopher pike is the author of more than fifty teen and adult thrillers, including the thirst series, remember me, witch world and strange girl.
He took on various jobs before writing slumber party, weekend, and chain letter, all of which became bestsellers. Chad confesses fall into darkness christopher pike movie duration. Their 18 year old daughter is sleeping, and they sit in the kitchen talking for a little while. He was born in new york, but grew up in california where he lives today. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Apr 30, 2019 christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. A young girl is murdered, and after death she wonders the world trying to find out who killed her, and why.
Prior to becoming a writer, he worked in a factory, painted houses, and programmed. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Other then the eternal enemy this maybe pikes best book. In 1984, christopher pike published a young adult thriller called slumber party. Words cannot even explain how wonderful this book is. Buy a cheap copy of weekend book by christopher pike. Mcfadden was born in new york city in 1955, but grew up in california. Steve calvert christopher pike weekend is the story of four guys and five girls who spend a weekend together at a luxury oceanside mansion in mexico. Although it is not as scary as some of his other books, it is hands down his best book ever. Christopher pike books list of books by author christopher pike.
In the 47 book series of cheerleader, pike only wrote one book and it was the book 2. Oct 28, 2010 pike has published around 70 books, but he has precisely 18 plot devices in his arsenal. It is pretty inappropriate, however, i wouldnt recommend any christopher pike novels to kids with overprotective parents. A weekend of sun and fun in acapulco turns into a nightmare when nine teenagers trapped in a mansion realize that they have been lured there for a deadly reason. The title of this book is weekend and it was written by christopher pike. Includes remember me, the return, and the last story by pike, christopher seller vintagebooks published 2010 condition vg in wraps. Weekend by christopher pike meet your next favorite book. Remember me by christopher pike official book trailer. Pike currently lives in santa barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house. Nov 27, 2007 christopher pike is a bestselling author of young adult novels. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 789 pages and is available in paperback format.
Its really no surprise that this pioneer of the medium is still quite a force in young adult literature since much of it. His early works include cheerleader, chain letter and final friends. Mcfadden began writing mystery and science fiction novels after leaving college, but he was unable to publish them. Peter still in lennys body and wheelchair roger sexy star of the new movie based on sharis book bob obnoxious star of the new movie based on sharis book.
Remember me is a book series written by christopher pike, a bestselling author of young adult novels. In christopher pikes introduction to this story he says that his greatest fear is becoming paralyzed, and that christopher reeves memoir still me was partially the inspiration for the tears of teresa. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden born november 12, 1955. Christopher pike pseudonym of american author kevin christopher mcfadden. Weekend is a fun and really interesting ya mystery. Weekend scared the shit out of me when i read it as a 22yearold. The first edition of the novel was published in july 6th 2010, and was written by christopher pike. Christopher pike primary author only author division.
Pike started out writing adult mysteries until it was suggested by an editor that he try his hand at teen thrillers. This particular edition is in a mass market paperback format. The series centers around what a recent high school. Strange girl book by christopher pike official publisher. Christopher pike books biography and list of works author. Free download or read online remember me pdf epub book. One of my favorite authors from when i was a teenager. Shari cooper hadnt planned on dying, but four floors is a long way to. There is white sand and rolling surf, so it should be very pleasant, but what with the explosion and the dead phone lines it is hard for the gang to keep. By realchristopherpike ongoing updated dec 08, 2015. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are. Christopher pike is currently considered a single author.
But he can be found online at christopherpikebooks. She has wonderful parents and a great older brother, jimmy, and she even has a best friend jo. He is also the author of several adult novels, including sati and the season of passage. Pikes second book, weekend, came out the next year. Pikes books are wellwritten, thoughtful and often stick with you, as pike was quite philosophical in many of his books. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Other books such as the thirst the last vampire series and alosha series are soon be a feature film too. Christopher pike is the pseudonym of kevin christopher mcfadden, one of americas most popular young adult fiction writers.
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