The Boxes

William Sleator

Aug 2000 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

Annie's Uncle Marco goes on one of his mysterious trips, leaving her in charge of two sealed boxes on one condition: she must not open either one while he is away. But she is tempted...and soon she has unleashed the unspeakable. The creatures inside the box are crab-like and grotesque. And they possess a power Annie could never have imagined: the power to transmute time."Sleator is the master of the creepy-crawly, and his inventiveness is at full power here." --The Horn Book

Ratings and reviews

This book I read years ago in summer school, I was skeptical at first because I never really find a book that captures and holds my attention but this book did just that and more. I couldn't put it down, it's an amazing story that takes you on a grand adventure through space and time. One of the best books I've had the pleasure of reading. I plan on rereading it, such an epic story. The ending isn't really what you're expecting unless you paid attention to the story but front to back its an astounding book!

I couldnt put it down this book the boxes grabs u and doesnt let go i loved it

I read this book in middle school . I love it!

About the author

William Sleator (1945–2011) was the author of numerous science fiction books for children and young adults, including Interstellar Pig, House of Stairs, and Blackbriar.