About the book
This chilling, suspenseful indictment of mind control is a classic of science fiction and will haunt readers long after the last page is turned.
One by one, five sixteen-year-old orphans are brought to a strange building. It is not a prison, not a hospital; it has no walls, no ceiling, no floor. Nothing but endless flights of stairs leading nowhere--except back to a strange red machine. The five must learn to love the machine and let it rule their lives. But will they let it kill their souls?
\"An intensely suspenseful page-turner.\" --School Library Journal
\"A riveting suspense novel with an anti-behaviorist message that works . . . because it emerges only slowly from the chilling events.\" --Kirkus Reviews
Editions of House of Stairs
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140345803
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This chilling, suspenseful indictment of mind control is a classic of science fiction and will haunt readers long after the last page is turned.
One by one, five sixteen-year-old orphans are brought to a strange building. It is not a prison, not a hospital; it has no walls, no ceiling, no floor. Nothing but endless flights of stairs leading nowhere--except back to a strange red machine. The five must learn to love the machine and let it rule their lives. But will they let it kill their souls?
\"An intensely suspenseful page-turner.\" --School Library Journal
\"A riveting suspense novel with an anti-behaviorist message that works . . . because it emerges only slowly from the chilling events.\" --Kirkus Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is House of Stairs about?
This chilling, suspenseful indictment of mind control is a classic of science fiction and will haunt readers long after the last page is turned.
One by one, five sixteen-year-old orphans are brought to a strange building. It is not a prison, not a hospital; it has no walls, no ceiling, no floor. Nothing but endless flights of stairs leading nowhere--except back to a strange red machine. The five must learn to love the machine and let it rule their lives. But will they let it kill their souls?
\"An intensely suspenseful page-turner.\" --School Library Journal
\"A riveting suspense novel with an anti-behaviorist message that works . . . because it emerges only slowly from the chilling events.\" --Kirkus Reviews
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in House of Stairs?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Where can I read a sample of House of Stairs?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780140345803
Who is/are the Author/s of the book House of Stairs?
William Sleator
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
House of Stairs is available as paperback(ISBN 9780140345803)
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