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Slumber Party Wars
When twelve-year-old, Nicole, is forced to go to a new school, nothing goes right. She swallows her contacts, throws up on the boy she likes, and looks like a dork in front of Sara, the girl she wants to be friends with most. Nicole faces one horrible (but funny!) problem after another.
Then, right when Nicole is finally making friends and fitting in at her new school, a mean trick is played on a girl in her class—starting the Slumber Party Wars.
Funny 20,000-words middle-grade novel. For girls ages 9-12.
Includes The Christmas Wars story as well.
Twelve-year-old Nicole discovers she’s part of a bet involving a very cute boy! Of course Nina wants to have that very cute boy for Christmas! And Matt wants to sock that very cute boy in the nose. (Christmas Wars is based off Melanie’s short story “The Bet” found in Middle School Crushes.)
Then, right when Nicole is finally making friends and fitting in at her new school, a mean trick is played on a girl in her class—starting the Slumber Party Wars.
Funny 20,000-words middle-grade novel. For girls ages 9-12.
Includes The Christmas Wars story as well.
Twelve-year-old Nicole discovers she’s part of a bet involving a very cute boy! Of course Nina wants to have that very cute boy for Christmas! And Matt wants to sock that very cute boy in the nose. (Christmas Wars is based off Melanie’s short story “The Bet” found in Middle School Crushes.)
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 31, 2011
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About the author
Melanie Marks
163 books438 followersNewest Book: Nicole And The Coronavirus
Also: With All My Heart
And: The Boy Across The Street
Other new books:
Unrequited Love
The Love Contest
She's Not Mine … But I Want Her
**Melanie's book RENTED REBOUND also has a story in it called: "Ally, Griffin and the Rich Guy."
Books that are still pretty new:
*Blackmailed Kisses
*Ew, I Like You
All of Melanie Marks' books are available in Kindle Unlimited, or you can purchase them the normal way
Her book, "THE PLAYER" also has as a bonus: "Ally Has Amnesia"
FALL FOR ME series:
Fall For Me (#1)
Fall Forever (#2)
Finn's Fall (#3)
Louder Than Words--(a standalone novel part of the series as it's about Zoey's best friend, the cheerleader, Summer Baker and her secret crush on her childhood best friend, Mason Archer, from the hockey team.)
HIS KISS Series:
His Kiss (#1)
High School Boys (#2)
HER Kiss (Griffin)--Griffin's version of His Kiss
Griffin
Griffin #2
Louder Than Words
(Louder Than Words is a standalone novel about Griffin's best friend, Mason, and his secret crush on the cheerleader, Summer Baker.)
Slumber Party Wars series:
Well, there's LOTS in the series!
Such as: Slumber Party Wars; Best Friend Wars; Fake Boyfriend Wars; #Wars; …
Newish Middle School Books:
MATT and NICOLE (MIddle School)
ALLY and GRIFFIN (MIddle School)
SUMMER and MASON (Middle School)
Newish Teen books:
THE NEW BOY
MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND
BECK BAIT
MY STEP BROTHER'S KISS
My Forbidden Heartthrob
DEAREST (Hot) ENEMY
His Best Friend
Fairly New:
Her Kiss (Griffin)--It's Griffin's version of His Kiss
Griffin
Griffin #2
Melanie also has books written under the name "M. Marks" with other author friends.
Melanie Marks' other books:
The Boyfriend Contract
The Forbidden Kiss
Ex-Boyfriend
The Player (plus: Ally Has Amnesia)
My Brother's Best Friend
Beck Bait
Getting Lucky For Christmas
My Brother's Best Friend
His Best Friend
My Stepbrother's Kiss
Little Dancer
His Kiss
Fall For Me
The Dating Deal
The Stranger Inside
Slumber Party Wars
Always Hers
Louder Than Words
I Remember You
My Mushy Middle School Heart
When Kyle Came Back
Middle School Crushes
Kissing
Craving
And more!
Melanie Marks was born and raised in California. She is married to a naval nuclear submarine officer and blessed with three amazingly terrific kids.
Melanie has had over sixty stories published in magazines such as Highlights and Teen Magazine as well as in various anthologies (many being Chicken Soup for the Soul books). She’s had nine children’s books published and fourteen teen novels: THE DATING DEAL, I REMEMBER YOU, THE STRANGER INSIDE, WHEN KYLE CAME BACK; HIS KISS; HER Kiss; HIGH SCHOOL BOYS; GRIFFIN; FALL FOR ME; FALL FOREVER; FINN'S FALL; ALWAYS HERS; LITTLE DANCER; and A DEMON'S KISS. More teen novels are forthcoming this fall, 2017.
Melanie enjoys reading in the bathtub, writing in bed, and living in a house longer than two years. Visit her website at http://www.byMelanieMarks.com or follow her on Twitter @byMelanieMarks.
Also: With All My Heart
And: The Boy Across The Street
Other new books:
Unrequited Love
The Love Contest
She's Not Mine … But I Want Her
**Melanie's book RENTED REBOUND also has a story in it called: "Ally, Griffin and the Rich Guy."
Books that are still pretty new:
*Blackmailed Kisses
*Ew, I Like You
All of Melanie Marks' books are available in Kindle Unlimited, or you can purchase them the normal way
Her book, "THE PLAYER" also has as a bonus: "Ally Has Amnesia"
FALL FOR ME series:
Fall For Me (#1)
Fall Forever (#2)
Finn's Fall (#3)
Louder Than Words--(a standalone novel part of the series as it's about Zoey's best friend, the cheerleader, Summer Baker and her secret crush on her childhood best friend, Mason Archer, from the hockey team.)
HIS KISS Series:
His Kiss (#1)
High School Boys (#2)
HER Kiss (Griffin)--Griffin's version of His Kiss
Griffin
Griffin #2
Louder Than Words
(Louder Than Words is a standalone novel about Griffin's best friend, Mason, and his secret crush on the cheerleader, Summer Baker.)
Slumber Party Wars series:
Well, there's LOTS in the series!
Such as: Slumber Party Wars; Best Friend Wars; Fake Boyfriend Wars; #Wars; …
Newish Middle School Books:
MATT and NICOLE (MIddle School)
ALLY and GRIFFIN (MIddle School)
SUMMER and MASON (Middle School)
Newish Teen books:
THE NEW BOY
MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND
BECK BAIT
MY STEP BROTHER'S KISS
My Forbidden Heartthrob
DEAREST (Hot) ENEMY
His Best Friend
Fairly New:
Her Kiss (Griffin)--It's Griffin's version of His Kiss
Griffin
Griffin #2
Melanie also has books written under the name "M. Marks" with other author friends.
Melanie Marks' other books:
The Boyfriend Contract
The Forbidden Kiss
Ex-Boyfriend
The Player (plus: Ally Has Amnesia)
My Brother's Best Friend
Beck Bait
Getting Lucky For Christmas
My Brother's Best Friend
His Best Friend
My Stepbrother's Kiss
Little Dancer
His Kiss
Fall For Me
The Dating Deal
The Stranger Inside
Slumber Party Wars
Always Hers
Louder Than Words
I Remember You
My Mushy Middle School Heart
When Kyle Came Back
Middle School Crushes
Kissing
Craving
And more!
Melanie Marks was born and raised in California. She is married to a naval nuclear submarine officer and blessed with three amazingly terrific kids.
Melanie has had over sixty stories published in magazines such as Highlights and Teen Magazine as well as in various anthologies (many being Chicken Soup for the Soul books). She’s had nine children’s books published and fourteen teen novels: THE DATING DEAL, I REMEMBER YOU, THE STRANGER INSIDE, WHEN KYLE CAME BACK; HIS KISS; HER Kiss; HIGH SCHOOL BOYS; GRIFFIN; FALL FOR ME; FALL FOREVER; FINN'S FALL; ALWAYS HERS; LITTLE DANCER; and A DEMON'S KISS. More teen novels are forthcoming this fall, 2017.
Melanie enjoys reading in the bathtub, writing in bed, and living in a house longer than two years. Visit her website at http://www.byMelanieMarks.com or follow her on Twitter @byMelanieMarks.
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October 13, 2016
It was an interesting book, but I didn't really like the start. She throws up on two different people, and that wasn't exactly fun. But, I did like the part when the Slumber Party Wars started because it was funny to read about what one side would do/try to do to the other side. My favorite character is Greta because I felt bad for her and how people made fun of her.
May 21, 2014
Awesome!
Awesome!
Best book ever!
I give it infinity stars!!!!
totally recommend for drama readers! Daring, with a hint of sour! I loved it
Awesome!
Best book ever!
I give it infinity stars!!!!
totally recommend for drama readers! Daring, with a hint of sour! I loved it
March 26, 2014
Why 5 stars? - For my daughter. I was thinking of my daughter reading this. She is 10 and I thought about what good messages it had. While it wraps up a little too neatly (my middle school girl drama was meaner), you really do like the characters and the trouble they get themselves into.
Are the characters well developed? No, its a middle school read. But its perfect for the 10 year old.
Is the plot clever? It is actually. Pretty cute too, and it has real-life situations. And possible solutions how to deal with them.
Will I want to read the other books? Probably - I mean, I want to know what the fake boyfriend wars is about now.
Is it appropriate for teens? You bet - clean, no language, and a good message about bullying too.
Will I get bored? I doubt it. I stayed up late to finish it. (not that is was that long anyway). Its cute and you wonder when the madness is going to stop. And you keep reading to see if Nicole's mom loses her cool.
Are the characters well developed? No, its a middle school read. But its perfect for the 10 year old.
Is the plot clever? It is actually. Pretty cute too, and it has real-life situations. And possible solutions how to deal with them.
Will I want to read the other books? Probably - I mean, I want to know what the fake boyfriend wars is about now.
Is it appropriate for teens? You bet - clean, no language, and a good message about bullying too.
Will I get bored? I doubt it. I stayed up late to finish it. (not that is was that long anyway). Its cute and you wonder when the madness is going to stop. And you keep reading to see if Nicole's mom loses her cool.
January 30, 2014
I loved it so much I read it in just one day!! It was AMAZING!!
I loved EVERYTHING!!
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I loved EVERYTHING!!
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January 18, 2015
This book was awesome. This is like my 25th time reading it. I think there should be a Slumber Party Wars2
I would tell everyone about this book too. I just couldn't belie how good it is. It's the best book ever!
I would tell everyone about this book too. I just couldn't belie how good it is. It's the best book ever!
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December 19, 2013GreaTTTT
January 23, 2026
Slumber Party Wars is a light, humorous middle grade story that captures the awkward chaos of being the new kid—complete with embarrassing moments, social missteps, and the desperate desire to fit in. Nicole’s introduction to her new school is a parade of cringe-worthy mishaps that will feel painfully relatable to younger readers.
The book shines most in its humor. Nicole’s internal monologue and the exaggerated disasters she encounters are genuinely funny, and the tone keeps things playful even when the social stakes feel huge to a twelve-year-old. The setup of a mean trick sparking an all-out “slumber party war” is clever and very much in line with the heightened drama of middle school life.
Where the story falls a bit short is depth. The conflicts resolve fairly quickly, and the emotional exploration of friendship, accountability, and empathy stays surface-level. While this keeps the book accessible and fast-paced, it also limits how impactful the resolution feels—especially for older readers or those looking for stronger character growth.
Still, Slumber Party Wars succeeds as an entertaining, easy read for its intended audience. It captures the messy, funny, and sometimes unfair reality of navigating friendships at that age, and it does so with warmth and humor.
Overall, this is a solid middle grade book that younger readers will enjoy, even if it doesn’t quite leave a lasting impression.
The book shines most in its humor. Nicole’s internal monologue and the exaggerated disasters she encounters are genuinely funny, and the tone keeps things playful even when the social stakes feel huge to a twelve-year-old. The setup of a mean trick sparking an all-out “slumber party war” is clever and very much in line with the heightened drama of middle school life.
Where the story falls a bit short is depth. The conflicts resolve fairly quickly, and the emotional exploration of friendship, accountability, and empathy stays surface-level. While this keeps the book accessible and fast-paced, it also limits how impactful the resolution feels—especially for older readers or those looking for stronger character growth.
Still, Slumber Party Wars succeeds as an entertaining, easy read for its intended audience. It captures the messy, funny, and sometimes unfair reality of navigating friendships at that age, and it does so with warmth and humor.
Overall, this is a solid middle grade book that younger readers will enjoy, even if it doesn’t quite leave a lasting impression.
August 21, 2021
This is a reread from what I read when I was younger and honestly I thought I would hate it now but I loved it. Maybe not as I thought I would bc it’s a friendship between like 4 or 5 girls and the “popular one” is having a sleepover but when she talks bad about this new girl at school for trying to fit in, two of the girls decide on having a sleepover of their own. It’s a very middle school girl drama
June 20, 2020
Enticing
I would recommend this book to people who are in middle school, and around that age. It was hilarious, enticing, enjoyable and original.
I would recommend this book to people who are in middle school, and around that age. It was hilarious, enticing, enjoyable and original.
December 23, 2014
It was okay, I guess
No typos or anything, but there was nothing about this book that would make me recommend it. Pacing was erratic, ending was abrupt, characters were shallow and details were inconsistent. Adults did not behave like adults. For one, if this girl was a brownie last year who on earth is letting her go prank someone's house at night this year?
No typos or anything, but there was nothing about this book that would make me recommend it. Pacing was erratic, ending was abrupt, characters were shallow and details were inconsistent. Adults did not behave like adults. For one, if this girl was a brownie last year who on earth is letting her go prank someone's house at night this year?
January 4, 2014
The best
this book is amazing I love it since I can relate to how much fun Nicole and her friends have
this is a book about a young girl facing everyday problems while hanging with her friends every weekend
A MUST READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this book is amazing I love it since I can relate to how much fun Nicole and her friends have
this is a book about a young girl facing everyday problems while hanging with her friends every weekend
A MUST READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 24, 2016
This was a good book! I liked the plot and the characters a lot! However, the small stories kind of took me by surprise. I would rather have a whole novel instead of small aside stories. Overall this was a good book that described a nice friendship that also incorporated humor.
December 27, 2016
This book helps you understand not to lie.
I love this book so much. It helps you understand that its not okay to lie about something that's not true because, it will come back and get you.
I love this book so much. It helps you understand that its not okay to lie about something that's not true because, it will come back and get you.
August 31, 2013
A funny book I was in a way able to connect too.
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January 28, 2014This author is the best! !
omg this an amazing book that lots of people will love ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! :)
omg this an amazing book that lots of people will love ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! :)
January 29, 2014
I really liked it because they went in to detail
May 30, 2014
I love you this book it is so good
It is a AWESOME book I finished it in 4 days I love the book and you should get it
It is a AWESOME book I finished it in 4 days I love the book and you should get it
December 29, 2014
It was a great book!!
August 9, 2015
Probably a fun read for 8-11 year olds but I don't recommend it for anyone older than that.
January 27, 2016
Love it
It has a good meaning
I love it is a great book
I have no no no no clue that the characters have a great life
It has a good meaning
I love it is a great book
I have no no no no clue that the characters have a great life
December 12, 2016
I love it
Its the best book ever I love it so much........I think u will love it too
It was fun reading it
Its the best book ever I love it so much........I think u will love it too
It was fun reading it
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