The boxes by william sleator nook book ebook barnes. Interstellar pig npr coverage of interstellar pig by william sleator. At months after i read this book and went on to other william sleator books, i did a report on it by creating the large game board described in the story. Interstellar pig 9780340850626 by sleator, william and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Aliens start to show up, the game is revealed, and interesting events start to unfold. Yet again, william sleator writes an expertly crafted story targeting youth and youngadults, but is so well written that adult readers will not be able to help but to enjoy it too. Interstellar pig by sleator, william 1995 paperback. Parasite pig barneys boring seaside vacation suddenly becomes more interesting when the cottage next door is occupied by three exotic neighbors who are addicted to a game they call interstellar pig. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I know fictional books arent supposed to be real, but i think wiilliam sleator really strecthed the meaning of fictional. Here is a list of all his books, along with photos of selected covers.
Interstellar pig was a great book filled with excitement. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for the latest in ya releases. In parasite pig, a sequel to interstellar pig, barney is back, and he is once again playing the dangerous game interstellar pig. At first, barney is flattered that zena, manny, and joe want to spend so much time with him, and hes eager to join them in their favorite board game, interstellar pig, where rival aliens stop at nothing to destroy every other creature in the universe. This is a theme that runs through many of his books, particularly interstellar pig and the highly autobiographical collection of short stories oddballs 1993. Like pandora, 15yearold orphan annie has been given a box she is forbidden to open, opens it nonetheless and unleashes something horrible. William sleator, sciencefiction writer for young adults. First published in the united states of america by e. Barney and the piggy are back in this longawaited, delightfully icky sequel to interstellar pig 1995.
Aug 07, 2011 william sleator, a writer for young people whose books pitted their heroes against aliens, ghouls and slimy things, not to mention the most malevolent rivals of all siblings died on. Interstellar pig and singularity are the two best william sleator books because they fuck with the mind most successfully. Ive enjoyed william sleators books since i was a teenager, and interstellar pig was no exception. Although im reading several books with summer like this one and this one, right before i went to the coast not long ago something possessed me to pick up my wellworn copy of a book ive loved for years, interstellar pig by william sleator. In this ala notable childrens book, the people next door are playing a fascinating science fiction game, and sixteenyearold barney wants to play, too. He divides his time between homes in boston and rural thailand. William sleators most popular book is house of stairs. Interstellar pig by william sleator, paperback barnes.
It was listed as an ala notable book, a slj best book of the year, and a junior literary guild selection. Books by william sleator authors like william sleator. William warner sleator iii february, 1945 august 3, 2011, known as william sleator, was an american science fiction author who wrote primarily young adult novels but also wrote for younger readers. Out of the ones i read interstellar pig, house of stairs, the boxes, the spirit house and singularity interstellar pig was far and away my favorite. A youth discovers the interstellar pig, which had been out of circulation for quite some time. Interstellar pig book by william sleator half price books. Buy interstellar pig reissue by sleator, william isbn.
Its got the usual sleator weirdness aliens disguised as humans, giant personeating crabs, etc. One of my children has asked me to read all of william sleators books. William sleator books list of books by author william sleator. William sleator s most popular book is house of stairs. And the people next door are just as curious about it as he is. Interstellar pig isnt the greatest book that i have read. As a teenager he wrote and illustrated the curse to entertain his younger brothers danny and tycho. William sleator 19452011 was the author of numerous science fiction books for children and young adults, including interstellar pig, house of stairs, and blackbriar. I loved the book because it made me think and ask questions, kind of like a mystery book. William sleator has 35 books on goodreads with 55126 ratings. Author of interstellar pig, blackbriar, into the dream, house of stairs, rewind, the boy who reversed himself, run, the boxes william sleator open library donate. His house of stairs was named one of the best novels of the twentieth century by the young adult library services association.
Interstellar pig is innovative and entertaining storytelling, and it reminds me of what books for young people could be like, before ya became a category. I also liked the book because it was told from the main characters perspective making it easier to understand. Interstellar pig 9780553255645 by william sleator and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Books by william sleator authors like william sleator what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. William sleator, a writer for young people whose books pitted their heroes against aliens, ghouls and slimy things, not to mention the most. I felt the story started sluggishly, but once it got moving, i became caught up in the catandmouse aspect of the main characters dilemma. Interstellar pig has 11 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. See all books authored by william sleator, including house of stairs, and interstellar pig, and more on. Interstellar pig, published in 1984 by bantam books, is a science fiction novel for young adults written by william sleator. So, needless to say, all the kids were forced to read a bunch of his books. I continue to use real people in my books, and that has. Sleator maintained, interstellar pig is my funniest book. Sign me up for news about william sleator and more from penguin random house.
This is a theme that runs through many of his books, particularly interstellar pig and the highly autobiographical collection. Interstellar pig by william sleator, 9780140375954, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. William warner sleator iii 1945 biography personal. His books typically deal with adolescents coming across a peculiar phenomenon related to an element of theoretical science, then trying to. Barney, 16, is drawn into a board game with strangers who have moved into the house next door. Parasite pig is a sequel to sleator s brilliant interstellar pig.
It seemed really unreal with a lot of the stuff that was in the book. For more than thirty years, william sleator has thrilled readers with his inventive books. Jkoot by extraterrestrials intent on playing the dangerous game known as interstellar pig. I continue to use real people in my books, and that. The aliens have left in pursuit of the piggy, but barney still has the interstellar pig board game they abandoned in their haste. Barneys boring seaside vacation suddenly becomes more interesting when the cottage next door is occupied by three exotic neighbors who are addicted to a game they call interstellar pig. Paperback from learning links, see our free shipping offer and bulk order pricing. We have set up a page where people can share their thoughts about him.
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