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      When the Tripods Came

      by John Christopher
      Published
      Jun 1988
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      160
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      The Tripods

      About This Book

      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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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      Speculative Fiction Suspense

      Subgenres

      Action Adventure Fantasy

      Characters & Occupations

      Aliens

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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