Interstellar Pig. By William Sleator. Puffin, 1995. 208 pages. PB $6.99 ISBN 978-0140375954
Summary: When Barney was invited to play Interstellar Pig with his cottage neighbors he didn’t realize that his performance in the game could impact his non-gaming world. As he explores his cottage, Barney locates papers that lead him to Piggy. The player that controls Piggy ultimately decides the destiny for their planet and other worlds. When Piggy is found, all other words apart from the winner’s planet will instantly vanish. Will Barney be able to save his world and the entire galaxy?
Critical Review: Interstellar Pig is a fascinating example of science fiction writing at its best. Sleator’s prose vividly recreates Barney’s experiences. The rules and technological related aspects of the novel are clearly written in an engaging style. I heartedly recommend this novel to young fans of the genre.
Genre: Science Fiction
Reading/Interest Level: 10 years and up
Reviews: Publishers Weekly (2004, February 9)
Similar Materials: William Sleater’s House of Stairs and Singularity
Subjects/Themes: human-alien encounters; pigs; board games; cottages; summer vacations; neighbors
Character Names: Barney; Zena; Manny; Joe; Captain Lantham
Author Website: http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~sleator/billy/index.html
Brief Annotation: Can Barney save his world and the galaxy from complete annilhation when he joins his neighbors in a game of Interstellar Pig?
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