THE BOXES [Paperback]

William Sleator (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Puffin Books (1998)
• ASIN: B000IOUCJW
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,266,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For My 8th Grade English Class, November 3, 2003

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jc (MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Boxes (Hardcover)

Before Uncle Marco goes on another of his constant trips, he leaves Annie two mysterious boxes. Like Pandora, she must keep them safe and never open them. But curiousity gets the better of her. Soon the unspeakable occurs. Grotesque, crablike creatures come out with the ability to communicate to Annie telepathically. Annie could never fathom the power they have. . .

This was a good book, partly, because I'm a fan of sci-fi/fantasy books. I couldn't put it down. There was a lot of action and cliffhangers near the end. You never knew what was going to happen next. The creatures and their customs were very creative. It's easy to read for all ages from kids to adults. The only problem was that it ended with a cliffhanger even though all of the problems have been solved by the protagonist.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous Sleatorian Fun, February 24, 2001

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"carolyn5000" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Boxes (Paperback)

"The Boxes" is a thoroughly enjoyable fantasty fare from my beloved W. Sleator. This book is a sort of reworking of Pandora's Box with some neat elements thrown in. A great book for elementary school kids, even has some sort of ethnocentrism type elements included. Entertaining!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced, page-turner--take this one to the beach!, June 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Boxes (Hardcover)

William Sleator is one of my favorite authors. Although this is not one of his best, I couldn't put it down. Annie is an orphan who is sent to live with her Aunt Ruth--not a very pleasant person. Annie's only bright days are spent with her Uncle Marco, when he returns from his frequent mysterious trips abroad. When Marco entrusts his niece with two mysterious boxes and the warning never to a) open them or b) put them in the same room, Annie's resolve to keep them safe lasts for only one day as her curiousity gets the better of her. Once the boxes are opened, there is no going back. This is not a book to read before you go to sleep! The ending was not as satisfying as his other books; it seems like Sleator left it open for a possible sequel. Well-drawn characters let you step right into the story! When will the movie-makers (e.g. Disney) see that Sleator's books would be great for the screen!!