On an Earth where the Tripods -- huge, three -- legged machines -- have ruled for as long as anyone can remember, thirteen-year-old Will harbors fears about the Capping ceremony he will soon undergo. Capping marks the transition from childhood into adulthood, but it also has a more sinister meaning: It is the Tripods who attach the metal headpieces to people's skulls, and once Capped, a person is forever a slave to them. As Will learns the truth, he realizes that he must escape while his mind is still his own. With two ...
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On an Earth where the Tripods -- huge, three -- legged machines -- have ruled for as long as anyone can remember, thirteen-year-old Will harbors fears about the Capping ceremony he will soon undergo. Capping marks the transition from childhood into adulthood, but it also has a more sinister meaning: It is the Tripods who attach the metal headpieces to people's skulls, and once Capped, a person is forever a slave to them. As Will learns the truth, he realizes that he must escape while his mind is still his own. With two companions, he begins a journey across Europe to find the stronghold of the last free people in the world -- in the White Mountains of Switzerland. Thirty-five years after its original publication, we are proud to offer this anniversary edition of "The White Mountains, " featuring a new preface from John Christopher, as well as the author's fully revised text, available in the United States for the first time.
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This is a great sci-fi trilogy for all ages. I first read it when I was 12, and at 45 years old, its still one of my favorite stories.
NCDino
Oct 15, 2009
Read it to your 4th or 5th grader!
I remember this book from my childhood opening a door to the world of science fiction in a way I never imagined. I wanted to do the same for my own children -- now in 4th and 5th grade -- and read it aloud to them. We did an oral version of not putting it down, reading it in two days. My wife enjoyed it too, so much so that we did an extra loop driving around the airport so she could hear the end before her trip.
The book is very well written, with a number of surprises. I imagine older children would enjoy it too.
tman
Jun 14, 2007
The first book is the worst of the series. The only good part is when the child blows up the tripod.
