The Invitation

by Diane Hoh

Book Overview

It arrives on crisp, ivory paper with elegant gold script. It is an invitation to a party like no other, an invitation to death. Written by the same author as "Funhouse". This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590449044
• ISBN13: 9780590449045
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.2" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Interesting, Imaginative, Incredible!.....

Sarah is stunned when she receives an invitation to the biggest party of the year. The hostess -- Cass Rockham -- doesn't even know Sarah! She's not part of the "in" crowd, nor very popular. So why is she and four of her friends invited? Something doesn't seem right to Sarah, but, because of her friends' anxiousness, decides to attend. The party gets off to a weird start when they play a game of musical chairs. One by one, each of Sarah's friends conveniently lose and are whisked off for a "consolation prize." But, why aren't they returning? Soon, Sarah's the only one left, and, she too, is separated from the party. Her question is answered when she is locked in a secret room, all by herself. Cass has decided to play a game of "people hunting," a variation of "treasure hunting," starring the five "losers" of the party. But, someone out there is playing a game of their own. Kidnapping and torturing each and everyone of Sarah's friends. Who is it? Why? How can they be stopped?.....I thought that "The Invitation" was a very unique book. The storyline was very imaginative, and not your everyday thriller. The way the pieces to the puzzle fit together made perfect sense, and went smoothly. However, it did seem a little rushed! Still, "The Invitation" is a top-notch thriller that is not to be missed! Enjoy!Also recommended:a.) "Someone at the Door" by Richie Tankersley Cusickb.) "Trick or Treat" by Richie Tankersley Cusickc.) "Starstruck" by Richie Tankersley Cusickd.) "Secret Santa" by D. E. Athkinse.) "The Train" by Diane Hohf.) R. L. Stine thrillersg.) Joan Nixon thrillers

I thought it was a great book that kept me interested.

I really like Diane Hoh's books. I really liked "the invitation" because it was really well written.

Good Book

It was very good book but hard to get into until they go to the party but after that it really takes off whan all the people start disepering off the cameras I give the book an A+(Hi Mom,Im on somebody's screen)

Good,Average\Quick ending

Good book with some nice pieces of suspence but the ending is far to quick and they should mention at least a page of what happens with Sarah+Riley and Maggie+Donal

Incredibly imaginative

Sarah knew she didn't belong at the party of the year. But she went. Big mistake. Now, Sarah and her "loser" friends may have to pay for the invitation with their lives! This scary and original story will make you think twice about accepting invitations from people you barely know..