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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1988 · Est. 5 hour read
When the Tripods Came
Written by John Christopher
Book #4 in the The Tripods series
Three alien Tripods land, altering Earth's fate forever.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 4,955 ratings
240 pages· 43,676 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In a world forever changed by alien Tripods, three landings mark the beginning of Earth's darkest era. With towering legs and metallic arms, these beings crush and discard all in their path. As humanity grapples with this new reality, the question looms: can anyone stop the Tripods before it's too late? Discover the origins of their reign and the fight for survival in this gripping prequel.
From the publisher
Experience the beginning of the Tripods’ reign in this prequel to the classic alien trilogy ideal for fans of Rick Yancey’s The 5th Wave and Margaret Peterson Haddix’s Shadow Children series. 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, snacking out to embrace–and then discard–their helpless victims. Three evil beings, called Tripods, which will change life on Earth forever.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- Words
- 43,676
- Reading age
- 9–13
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 760L
The series
The The Tripods series
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