like all authors do they write their books for fun
William Sleator wrote "The Elevator" to explore themes of fear, control, and the unknown. The story follows a boy who discovers that the elevator in his new apartment building can transport him to alternate realities, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful adventure. Sleator's aim was to captivate young readers with a gripping Science Fiction tale that challenges their perception of reality and pushes the boundaries of imagination.
"The Elevator" by William Sleator primarily follows three main plots: the mystery surrounding the mysterious elevator in the apartment building, the development of the sibling relationship between Martin and his sister, and the exploration of the supernatural abilities that the elevator possesses.
William Sleator's birth name is William Warner Sleator III.
William Sleator went by Billy.
William Sleator was born on February 13, 1945.
William Sleator was born on February 13, 1945.
William Sleator was 66 years old when he died on August 3, 2011(birthdate: February 13, 1945).
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There would appear to be no sequel.It is possible that William Sleator intended to write a sequel, hence the way The Boxes ended, but no such book was published prior to his death, nor has been published since that I have been able to find (as of 15-5-2012).Pity.
Well my class has to write a ending for this and here is mineHow did she know my name? Why did she press the button?Martin thought.The fat lady said, "You are probably wondering why I did that."Martin said, " ummm....yes I am."Martin squeezed himself even farther and desperately wanted to get out. The fat lady was making him claustrophobic. He then realized that his father had left his phone in the elevator. But it was behind the lady. He needed a distraction, now!You can make up the rest.
The Puffin paperback version of The Duplicate by William Sleator has 164 pages.
James Sleator died in 1950.