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Tells of a race of mysterious visitors from outer space who take over the Earth, and of humankind's struggle to regain its freedom, in a three-volume series--"The White Mountains," "The City of Gold and Lead," and "The Pool of Fire"--and its prequel "When the Tripods Came".

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5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant and thrilling SF adventure novel, 23 Aug 2001

By	A. Craig "Amanda Craig" (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

I read this trilogy as a 9-year old and have given it to countless other children of the same age, all of whom have loved it as much as I have. The most thrilling and credible of all "alien invasion" novels, this tells how the narrator, Will, his cousin Henry and their French frend Beanpole escape "capping" by the tripods, the terrifying metal monsters whom adults adore. They journey to the White Mountains, an experience which strengthens their relationship, and are helped by the hand grenades they discover in an abandoned Metro station. In Book 2, Will and Fritz, a tacitrun German boy successfully enter a kind of Lympic games to become slaves in the tripod's city - a humid place whose heavy gravity and exhausting work means that humans are prematurely aged and die after two years. Will makes a vital discovery, and escapes but fears the Fritz, whom he initially hated but whose heroism gradually becomes clear, is left behind to die. The third book tells of how the tripods are at last defeated. What is marvellous about these novels is the way they are written. Christopher's taut yet poetic style perfectly conveys the atmosphere of each scene, from the ruined, medieval life of the hero's home to the terrifyingly oppressive alien city. The boys' internal life and feelings are equally vivid.

BUT - why are these the only John Christopher novels in print? Why hasn't his superb novel The Guardian been reprinted (especially as it won The Guardian prize, in the days when that still meant something)? Why isn't The Lotus Caves, about two boys who find a marvellous plant under the surface of the Moon is print? Some publisher is missing a trick here.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best children's book I ever read, 15 Jan 2003

By	P. A. Gilroy "pgilroy4" (West Yorkshire) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I discovered the Tripods trilogy when I was about 9 years old and found it completely entrancing. A convincing and breathlessly exciting story, it builds up a self-consistent alternative world with just enough detail to describe a catastrophe on a global scale, and the desperate struggle of a handful of rebels to secure victory. Combined with strong believable characters, this is a tremendous example of sustained imagination and power in children's literature. Now, as an adult re-reading the three books for my own children, I still find the story moving and psychologically coherent. Of course as an adult one is much more more critical and aware of the weaknesses in the books, but I say that there is none to match it for vision, power, insight and imagination.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, 17 Jul 2002

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I bought this for my 10 year old (a slightly reluctant reader) because it looked exciting. He became so engrossed that I was curious to read it myself and I read pretty well got thru the whole thing over a weekend. I wish I'd had it when I was kid! The plot moves so fast and the characters are so well drawn that it'll grab the attention of even the worst TV addicted kid. I've even donated a copy to his form teacher. Well done John Christopher!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, Wow & Wow
I am 25 and this is the first time I have read these books, and all I have to say is Wow. What excellent stories. Read more

Published on 10 Jul 2006 by Mr. Marshall J. Dean

5.0 out of 5 stars The Tripod Trilogy - John Christopher
I read this as a child and it was fantastic - very convincing characters and plot. I also read The Lotus Caves and others John Christopher wrote. Read more

Published on 18 Jul 2005 by Ali3n

5.0 out of 5 stars The best children's book I ever read
I discovered the Tripods trilogy when I was about 9 years old and found it completely entrancing. A convincing and breathlessly exciting story, it builds up a self-consistent... Read more

Published on 15 Jan 2003 by P. A. Gilroy

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and exciting. I couldn't put it down when I was 9!
If you are looking for an exciting book for a 9+ year old then look no further. This trilogy follows the adventures of a young boy in a land controlled by aliens. Read more

Published on 27 Nov 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars It was exciting, intresting and i couldn't stop reading it.
The tripods nearly take over the Earth, but thanks to the efforts of a small group of people who manage to stay outside their control, they are defeated.

Published on 7 Feb 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars The best modern science fiction for children available
I first read "The White Mountains" as a novel to study in english and I enjoyed it so much that I went and bought the whole series. Read more

Published on 9 Aug 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reading adventure for young readers
I enjoyed reading these books as a child and have been fortunate to share them with my own children. The boxed set makes a wonderful gift.

Published on 5 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars YOU REALLY NEED TO READ THESE BOOKS!!!!!!
I have read all these books and they are really neat. I wonder if the Tripods and Masters are really going to take over someday. All I'm saying is READ THESE BOOKS!!!!!!

Published on 17 May 1999

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