Scholastic Paperbacks, Reissue edition, 2004
ISBN: 0590430149
Available: New and Used
Years after a slumber party that left one of their group or friends dead and one disfigured, Lara, Nell, Rachael, Mindy, Dana, and a new friend Celeste come together for a fun ski trip to get together and catch up. Disturbing events make Lara think something is not right- the friends are getting strange phone calls, a snowman is mysteriously scorched, and a girl goes missing. It is up to Lara to uncover the truth. The characters are a little weak, but the overall story is still intriguing and will keep the reader’s attention. Although Slumber Party has many elements present in mystery novels, it is more of a thriller and horror story. Lara never seems to come across any clues, and the ending is revealed as a surprise. A note: Slumber Party initially looks like a quick and easy read, but Pike manages to fit a considerable chunk of story in a deceptively small package. Contains: kidnapping, violence.