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EAN: 9780020427117 Edition: 2nd ISBN: 0020427115 Label: Simon Pulse Manufacturer: Simon Pulse Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 192 Publication Date: October 30, 1988 Publisher: Simon Pulse Reading Level: Young Adult Studio: Simon Pulse Editorial Review: Product Description: Long Ago, The Tripods -- huge, three-legged machines -- descended upon Earth and took control. People no longer understand automation nor machines, and unquestioningly accept the Tripods' power. But for a time in each person's life -- in childhood -- he is not a slave. Will still has time to escape. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Fantastic read for teensIn 1972 when I was in the sixth grade my teacher read this book to us twice a week after recess. She also read the two sequels later. I remembered the story line but had forgotten a lot over the years. I recently bought the trilogy for my son and looked them over to refresh my memory. I have now just read them all again at the age of 48 and must say I enjoyed them very much. Now refreshed I can discuss the story with my son as he reads the books and he has just finished The White Mountains in ... Read More Rating: - Exceptional and MemorableThis book was a required read when I was in 6th grade, and I am now 25 years old. I began thinking about it after seeing War of the Worlds...the tripods sparked my memory and interest. I even remembered the title of the book, after all these years, which should tell you what kind of impact this tale had on me. I remembered that it had been part of a larger tale, a series, and began to look for the books. I haven't purchased the other books yet, but would recommend The White Mountains to any child ... Read More Rating: - The White MountainsI am not a person who normally likes science fiction, but really enjoyed this book. I thought that I would have a hard time finishing this book and instead I couldn't put it down and want to read the rest of the books in the series. Rating: - Greatest Juvenile Science Fiction novels I ever readI do not think there are three juvenile novels that I enjoy nearly as much as these three. The White Mountains, The City of Gold and Lead and The Pool of Fire are absolutely perfect examples of Juvenile fiction. The books teach moral lessons as well as tell a rip roaring good tale. Without giving to much plot away this tale is covers a not too distant future when Aliens who roam the Earth in giant Tripods rule the land. Every person who reaches puberty is capped and there mind is controlled ... Read More Rating: - A Robotic RevolutionThe White Mountains by John Christopher is a science fiction book and is the first in the Tripod series. This is a very good book filled with action and suspense. The story begins with a boy named Will, who is a year away from being Capped by the Tripods. The Tripods have been controlling Earth for about 100 years. People are Capped at age 14, at which time a device, called a "cap", is placed on their head. The cap allows the Tripods to control their thoughts and actions. For a brief time in each person's ... Read More |
