In The Strange Box, Biff, Chip and Kipper and their friends are older. They buy a strange box but a sinister man tries to take it from them. Fortunately, Mr Mortlock, the school caretaker is on hand to help them... Biff, Chip, Kipper and friends are older now and their true destiny is about to be revealed... Can they stop the evil Virans from destroying history as we know it? The Time Chronicles are exciting chapter books following your favourite characters on a series of adventures through time. These captivating stories feature familiar characters in fast-paced adventures to engage children. The missions feature real historical events and characters, fascinating facts and thrilling plots. Children will love reading these language-rich adventures. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.