The box of delights, or When the wolves were running

3.9 avg 3882 votes

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Kay finds himself involved in a fantastic adventure when he becomes guardian of the mysterious Box of Delights.

3.9 ★★★★☆ average of 2 sources · 3882 votes
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3.9/5 · 3882 readers · 302 pages · ≈ 5 h 36 m · Light

How long does it take to read The box of delights, or When the wolves were running?

About ≈ 5 h 36 m — 302 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe box of delights, or When the wolves were running~5 h 36 m

How many pages is The box of delights, or When the wolves were running?

302 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The box of delights, or When the wolves were running302

What genre is The box of delights, or When the wolves were running?

It sits on the Young Adult, Adventure, Fantasy shelves.

Is The box of delights, or When the wolves were running in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Where does The box of delights, or When the wolves were running take place?

It is set in England, Great Britain during 1936-1945, George VI, 1936-1952.

Who wrote The box of delights, or When the wolves were running?

John Masefield.

Setting EnglandGreat Britain Time period 1936-1945George VI, 1936-1952
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