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The boxes

The boxes

Children's BooksHorror
Pages
196
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

When Annie's Uncle Marco leaves her with two sealed boxes and a strict warning not to open them, her curiosity gets the better of her. She soon unleashes grotesque, crab-like creatures with an unimaginable power: the ability to manipulate time. Annie must confront the consequences of her actions and the strange abilities of the beings she has set free.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

MysteriousAdventurous
Mystery BoxComing of Age

Genres

Children's Books Horror Science Fiction

About the author

W
William Sleator

William Sleator wrote some fantastic young adult science fiction, like House of Stairs. His stories often explore unsettling themes and strange situations that really stick with you. If you like thought-provoking reads, you'll want to check him out.

Characters

AnnieProtagonist
Uncle MarcoSupporting
All characters in The boxes