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Books by William Sleator | Wonderlit

Books by William Sleator

16 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the The Spirit House and The Boxes series, William Sleator writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 13 standalone books, exploring themes of fear & bravery, growing up, science fiction.

Series

Dangerous Wishes

The Spirit House

1 book · Ages 10–14

Marco's Millions

1 book · Ages 10–14

Parasite Pig

Interstellar Pig

1 book · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books

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The House of Stairs

William Sleator

Five teenagers wake up in a dizzying maze of infinite stairs where a mysterious machine controls their food and demands

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The Green Futures of Tycho

William Sleator

When Tycho unearths a strange object that allows him to travel through time, he sees frightening versions of his future

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Strange Attractors

By Age Range

Oddballs

Singularity

The Duplicate

The Green Futures of Tycho

Oddballs

Singularity

Common Themes

Fear & Bravery Growing Up Science Fiction Family & Siblings Curiosity & Wonder Resilience & Perseverance Mystery Being Different

William Sleator

Max is caught in a high-stakes chase when two different versions of the same scientist compete for control over a powerf

Ages 12–16

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Interstellar Pig

William Sleator

Barney’s quiet vacation is upended when his strange new neighbors invite him into a high-stakes, bizarre game known as I

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William Sleator

This collection of ten semi-autobiographical stories offers a hilarious look into the author's childhood, filled with ec

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William Sleator

Sixteen-year-old twins Harry and Barry find a gateway to another universe where time is altered. Their intense sibling r

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The Boy Who Reversed Himself

William Sleator

Laura takes a dangerous leap into the unknown when she discovers her unpopular neighbor can physically step into the fou

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William Sleator

David finds a mysterious device that can clone living things. His attempt to create a duplicate for a date quickly spira

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William Sleator

For children grappling with big decisions or wishing they could undo mistakes, this story explores choices and consequen

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The Boy Who Couldn't Die

William Sleator

After his best friend dies, sixteen-year-old Ken undergoes a ritual to become invulnerable to pain and death. But the my

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William Sleator

In a security-obsessed near future, teen Ann is targeted after a mysterious encounter. She soon uncovers a vast conspira

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The Phantom Limb

William Sleator, Ann Monticone

Isolated in a dreary new home, fourteen-year-old Isaac receives a chilling warning of danger from a phantom arm that app

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William Sleator

Adolescents stumble upon strange scientific phenomena that force them to confront the hidden truths within their own fam

The House of Stairs

The Green Futures of Tycho

Strange Attractors

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Maisy at the Farm

Casey's New Hat

Tricia Gardella

Casey's New Hat

Who Loves Boston

Who Loves Mee Art

Who Loves Boston

Postman Pat and the Dinosaur Bone

John A. Cunliffe

Postman Pat and the Dinosaur Bone

Berlin

Marilyn Trueluck