The Boxes by William Sleator

208 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction middle grade science fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Orphan Anne Levi tolerates her distant Aunt Ruth, with whom she lives, but adores her mysterious Uncle Marco, who flits in and out of their lives at irregular intervals. When he gives Anne two unusual boxes with strict instructions not to open the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 100%
mysterious 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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