Party of Five: The Unofficial Companion [Paperback]

Brenda Scott Royce (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Here are specific items on the menu at the Salingers' restaurant, like the curiously named Melrose Crabcakes. Here are goofy stills of the stars' early thespian efforts, like Matthew Fox in Freshman Dorm. Here is endless fodder for future editions of Six Degrees of Whomever: Alexondra Lee, who had the role of Callie last season, once played the young Melissa Steadman on thirtysomething! Pay attention: There's a quiz at the end. -- Entertainment Weekly

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: St Martins Pr; 1st edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580630006
• ISBN-13: 978-1580630009
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,392,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

When I sat down to write my first novel, I had no idea there would be a monkey in the book. But I remembered the age-old advice, "Write what you know." At the time, I was studying primatology at Cal State Fullerton, working part-time observing orangutans at the Los Angeles Zoo, and volunteering on weekends as a chimpanzee caregiver at a wildlife sanctuary. So what I knew was apes and monkeys. Before long, Holly, the protagonist of Monkey Love, became the babysitter of a mischievous monkey.

My childhood ambition to study chimpanzees in Africa with Jane Goodall eventually gave way to "more realistic" goals of becoming either an actress or a writer. At thirteen, I moved with my family to Venice, Florida, and was accepted into the Sarasota Visual and Performing Arts Center at Booker High School. After graduation, I moved to New York City, where I studied acting and worked a series of odd jobs while awaiting my "big break"--which never came.

Eventually I moved to Los Angeles and turned my attention to writing and editing. I've worked in the publishing industry for nearly 15 years, including stints as an editor of pop-culture books, and assistant managing editor for a medical publisher. I've written everything from books and magazine articles to DVD liner notes, movie reviews, and encyclopedia entries. And I've abridged over 100 books for audio, by a diverse range of authors including Al Gore, Stephen J. Cannell, Edith Wharton, Mary Kay Andrews, Fern Michaels, and Janet Evanovich.

My career came full circle in 2004, when I became director of publications for the Los Angeles Zoo. Being able to combine my love of writing with my passion for animals has been a dream come true. And you can bet that animals will figure prominently into the plot of my next novel!

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A PO5 fan "must read!", February 25, 2000

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Brittany - See all my reviews

This review is from: Party of Five: The Unofficial Companion (Paperback)

If you love PO5 as much as I do (which beleve me is a alot!) this is the book that you should read. It gives you the inside scoop on the show and the stars and also includes tons of quizzes and an episode guide. So if your smart (which you must be if you decide to watch PO5) read this book now!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book, I really enjoy it!, November 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Party of Five: The Unofficial Companion (Paperback)

I think that this book was really good, probably because I am a po5 fan! It has good information that I didn't ever know about. I recommend it, and any other party of five books!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great source of knowledge for all P05 fans., August 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Party of Five: The Unofficial Companion (Paperback)

It has bios of all the stars and guests, recaps of all the episodes of the first three seasons, behind the scenes info./pics, plus tons of other great stuff!