Books like The boxes by William Sleator
In William Sleator’s suspenseful juvenile science‑fiction tale, Annie’s Uncle Marco disappears on a mysterious trip, leaving her with two sealed boxes and a stern warning: do not open them while he is away.
Curiosity overcomes Annie, and when the boxes finally burst open, she unleashes grotesque, crab‑like creatures that possess a terrifying ability—to transmute time itself. As the mischievous monsters begin to bend the flow of moments, Annie must grapple with the consequences of her curiosity and find a way to stop the chaos before the clock runs out.
With its eerie monsters, time‑bending stakes, and a young heroine thrust into danger, the book delivers a tense adventure that blends the uncanny with the urgent.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: William Sleator
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