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Dutton, is a science fiction novel for young adults written by william sleator. Singularity is a science fiction book written for older kids, bordering on ya. Singularity book by william sleator 6 available editions. His characters are reluctant teenage heroes, and sleators younger siblings and friends have often found themselves being written into his prose, as in the semiautobiographical story collection oddballs. Barry and harry krasner are identical twins, but thats where the rese. Singularity is an exciting science fiction novel that is enjoyed by nearly all its raeders. William sleator was one of the very few ya authors i loved when i was young. One of his greatest works is singularity, a story of teenage twins harry and barry and their adventure in time. Sixteenyearold twins harry and barry stumble across a. William sleator books list of books by author william. Buy singularity book online at low prices in india. Barry is domineering, boastful, and hates being a twin.
Publication date 1986 topics twins, science fiction, space and time, twins, space and time, science fiction, twins, science fiction publisher toronto. The name of the dog in the book singularity is fred. William sleator died in early august 2011 at his home in thailand. Singularity by william sleator 19951201 william sleator on. Self in my opinion, the climax was when the approaching one put a bulge in the playhouse. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Singularity by william sleator scholastic books for kids. Self in my opinion, the climax was when the approaching one put a. The boxes by william sleator nook book ebook barnes. He mainly wrote science fiction novels for young adults. In 1967, he received a ba in english from harvard university. The elevator by william sleator it was an old building with an old elevatora very small elevator, with a maximum capacity of three people.
Small spoiler alert for some viewers by dae stuber my book report. Aug 26, 2016 the singularity by matt wainwright part 1 for more info and to read my stories, visit theme music. He graduated from university city high school in 1963, from harvard in 1967 with bas in music and english. Because the starrock beneath the playhouse is a singularity a. Sleator s novels mostly scifi or surrealist highconcept are slim enough to be devoured in an afternoon, although i customarily started reading them around midnight and stayed up until early morning to finish. Its peaceful at first, but soon they realize theres som. A scifi novel written by william sleator for young adults. Buy the mass market paperback book singularity by william sleator at indigo. Sleator continued his collaboration with lent and composed the score for lents animated film why the sun and moon live in the sky. Singularity is a tale of sibling rivalry which explores the value of individuality, the fear of the future, and the nature of time.
Harry and barry krasner of boston are 16yearold identical twins. Barry and harry krasner are identical twins, but thats where the resemblance stops. There, after looking around, they discover a, singularity in a playhouse, where time moves faster in that certain space. 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. Many of sleator s books aimed at young adults fall into the science fiction genre and have proven to be.
Harry the narrator is timid, thoughtful, anddespite everythingdevoted. Sleator s science fiction novels are noted for their unusual plots, which usually involve conflicts between young adults. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. If you would like to participate, you can edit one of the articles mentioned below, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and contribute to the general project discussion to talk over new ideas and. The novel is about two twins, barry and harry, who semiinherit note it technically belongs to their mother, but they go to check it out anyway. It may be a little obscure and old, may seem like just kids scifi. Identical twins barry and harry krasner are housesitting at their greatuncles midwest farm. The singularity by matt wainwright part 1 for more info and to read my stories, visit theme music. This article is within the scope of wikiproject novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on wikipedia. His first novel, blackbriar, was published in 1972. William sleator 19452011 was the author of numerous science fiction books for children and young adults, including interstellar pig, house of stairs, and blackbriar. What is the dogs name in the book singularity by william sleator. Its peaceful at first, but soon they realize theres something about. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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