When the Tripods Came
When the Tripods Came by John Christopher is a reissue published by Aladdin on August 12, 2014. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The book serves as a prequel to the classic alien trilogy, exploring the onset of the Tripods’ reign through a series of alien landings in England, Russia, and the United States.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the chaos and destruction brought by the Tripods, characterized by their long legs and metallic arms. The story unfolds in a dystopian setting, highlighting themes of science fiction and action-adventure as it portrays the dramatic impact of these alien beings on life on Earth. This edition invites fans of juvenile fiction to engage with the origins of a significant sci-fi saga.
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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.
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