The box of delights, or When the wolves were running
John Masefield's The box of delights, or When the wolves were running (1935) is a historical fantasy and time-travel fiction novel. It takes readers to England and Great Britain in 1936–1945. Key subjects include time travel and wolves.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 20 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 42 editions.
It runs to roughly 309 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The box of delights, or When the wolves were running
Kay finds himself involved in a fantastic adventure when he becomes guardian of the mysterious Box of Delights.
Quick answers
Who wrote The box of delights, or When the wolves were running?
The box of delights, or When the wolves were running was written by John Masefield and first published in 1935.
What genre is The box of delights, or When the wolves were running?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Time Travel.
How long is The box of delights, or When the wolves were running?
The median edition has 309 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The box of delights, or When the wolves were running?
Readers who like it often enjoy Five Children and It, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court and The House of Arden.
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