Deadly Past (Spooksville) [Library Binding]

Christopher Pike (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Spooksville (Book 11)

Suddenly there are creatures from the ancient past in Spooksville. Huge meat-eating lizards attacking people in their cars. Flying reptiles swooping down and lifting kids away. But where have these dinosaurs come from? Adam and his friends discover that a huge doorway has been created between present-day Spooksville and sixty million years ago. It is through this doorway that the dinosaurs are attacking.

But who created this doorway?

How can it be closed before all of Spooksville is destroyed?

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Suddenly there are creatures from the ancient past in Spooksville. Huge meat-eating lizards attacking people in their cars. Flying reptiles swooping down and lifting kids away. But where have these dinosaurs come from? Adam and his friends discover that a huge doorway has been created between present-day Spooksville and sixty million years ago. It is through this doorway that the dinosaurs are attacking.

But who created this doorway?

How can it be closed before all of Spooksville is destroyed? --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Christopher Pike is a best-selling author of young adult novels.  The Thirst series, The Secret of Ka, and the Remember Me and Alosha trilogies are some of his favorite titles.  He is also the author of several adult novels, including Sati and The Season of Passage.  Thirst and Alosha are slated to be released as feature films.  Pike currently lives in Santa Barbara, where it is rumored he never leaves his house.  But he can be found online at Christopherpikebooks.com. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Topeka Bindery (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613031717
• ISBN-13: 978-0613031714
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,084,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Christopher Pike is the author of over forty teen thrillers, including series REMEMBER ME, FINAL FRIENDS and CHAIN LETTER.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book!!, February 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Deadly Past: Spooksville #11 (Paperback)

This was my first book I read from Mr Pike. But it started to quickly and I did not know any one but Adam! Mr pike has writen some funny and very cool books including this one! I recomend it badly!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, November 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Deadly Past: Spooksville #11 (Paperback)

Mmm... a very good book! If your a Chris Pike fan, or a dinosaur fan, you'll enjoy it. Go on, try it out. It's the next Jurassic Park!

5.0 out of 5 stars creepy, October 24, 2008

By 

Menchu Fernandez "cD mOnStEr" (Manila, Philippines) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Deadly Past: Spooksville #11 (Paperback)

Suddenly there are creatures from the ancient past in Spooksville. Huge meat-eating lizards attacking people in their cars. Flying reptiles swooping down and lifting kids away. But where have these dinosaurs come from? Adam and his friends discover that a huge doorway has been created between present-day Spooksville and sixty million years ago. It is through this doorway that the dinosaurs are attacking.
But who created this doorway?

How can it be closed before all of Spooksville is destroyed?