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The author of such reliably offbeat sf thrillers as Strange Attractors (1990) radically changes pace for ten hilarious, semi- autobiographical stories. With affection and a splendid sense of comic timing, Sleator drags forth incidents from his family closet's darkest recesses--the time young Tycho was hypnotized and then made to drink from the toilet; an indignant skit that laid bare the failings of certain parents, to their vast amusement; rough-and-tumble car games; and deliciously horrifying pranks played on unsuspecting passersby. Vivid characterizations (sister Vicky ``had always enjoyed making dolls fight with each other; when the dolls wore out, she ripped off their arms and legs. Now she is a nurse'') always balance foibles with saving graces; embarrassment is eased by laughter, while painful circumstances always come right in the end. Sleator shows how, in a loosely run household presided over by indulgent working parents, he and his three siblings developed confident, independent spirits. Though he admits to making up a few things, his dedication is telling - ``To my family: Please forgive me!''
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| ISBN-13 | 9780140374384 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0140374388 |
| Weight | 0.23 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.34 x 4.40 x 0.39 In |
| List Price | $6.99 |
| Format | - |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 144 pages |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
| Published On | 1995-06-01 |
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