Review by: Arel
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When fifteen year-old Annie’s Uncle Marco leaves her with two boxes she’s not supposed to open, she decides to take just one peek. How could it hurt? But when she does, a crab like creature scuttles out and hides in her basement. She discovers their population keeps growing. Now Annie has to decide whether or not she should open the other box. Will the other box help erase the creatures? Annie has to decide what’s best, and hopefully she will make the right choice.
The reason why I liked "The Boxes" was because it was mystifying. Sleator carried out his ideas so perfectly - the suspense kept you reading, wondering what was going to happen next on every page. It was the creatures that kept me most interested, though. Sleator’s description of their appearances and movements were so detailed that I felt as if I could reach out and touch them. As a recommendation for people who enjoy books dealing with action and fantasy, "The Boxes" is the book for you!
(Another Excellent reveiw!) |
