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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1967
The White Mountains
Humans fight for freedom from alien machines controlling Earth.
272 pages· 44,763 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Book Series · 4 Books
The Tripods Books
In order from The White Mountains to When the Tripods Came.
The Tripods series is a set of 4 chapter books by John Christopher, published between 1967 and 1988. Written for ages 9–13, most books run about 270 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
The Tripods Series
4 books · Published 1967–1988
#1
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The White Mountains
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1967
Humans fight for freedom from alien machines controlling Earth.
#2
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The City of Gold and Lead
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1967
A daring mission to infiltrate the Tripods' city could save humanity—or doom it.
#3
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The Pool of Fire
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1968
A young hero races to stop alien overlords before Earth's destruction.
#4
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When the Tripods Came
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1988
Three alien Tripods land, altering Earth's fate forever.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Tripods series?
There are 4 books in the Tripods series. It began with The White Mountains in 1967, and the newest book, When the Tripods Came, was published in 1988.
What order should you read the Tripods books in?
Start with The White Mountains and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.
What ages are the Tripods books best for?
The series is best for ages 9–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
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The people who bring The Tripods to life.
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