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In Box of Shocks by Chris McMahen, Oliver, frustrated by his overprotective parents, discovers an old wooden box and decides to fill it with souvenirs from secret adventures that would shock them. Through these exploits, Oliver befriends a lonely boy named Diggory and learns to appreciate his own loving family. Themes of family, empathy, and neglect are explored as Oliver's daring activities lead to unexpected outcomes. Topics of child abuse and neglect are present.