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New Edition with a Preface by the Author! When it comes to alien invasions, bad things come in threes. Three landings: one in England one in Russia, and one in the United States. Three long legs, crushing everything in their paths, with three metallic arms, snaking out to embrace -- and... read more
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Summary edit
I've read a couple of alien invasion books but by far this one seems to surpass all of them in terms of plot and the method the aliens use to invade our planet. Whilst the original Tripods Series takes place somewhere in the distant future this novel originates in our present timeline. Maybe... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Martha: Laurie and Angela's tough as nails Grandmother.
- Andy: Laurie's school mate.
- Angela: Laurie's half sister.
- Rudi: Swiss boy who goes on to become friends with Laurie and Andy.
- Nathanael: Laurie's cousin brother. He gets 'capped' during the course of events.
- Ian: Laurie's Uncle.
- Laurie: The main protagonist of this book.
- Yone: Add a description of this character.
- Pa: Laurie's quiet father.
- Caroline: Laurie's Aunt.
- Ilse: Laurie's step mother.
Setting & Locations edit
- Frau Graz
- England
- Switzerland
- Guernsey
- Geneva
- Interlaken
- Swigram
- Exeter
- Dr. Monmouth
- America
- Trippy Show
First Sentence edit
An explosion of noise woke me.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 4 in Tripods. (standard series)
Followed by The White Mountains.
Authors & Contributors edit
- John Christopher (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Dutton
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1988
ISBN: 0525443975
Page Count: 151
Publisher: Dutton
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1988
ISBN: 0525443975
Page Count: 151
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Boys & Men › Fiction
- Books › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Authors, A-Z › ( C ) › Christopher, John
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( C ) › Christopher, John
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Action & Adventure
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction › Adventure & Thrillers
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