Pool of Fire

by John Christopher

Book Overview

Will has escaped from the City of the Tripods to deliver terrifying information to the colony of free people: The Masters are planning to change the earth's atmosphere to that of their own planet, exterminating the human race. There isn't much time to stop them, but Will and the others have no alternative but to try. Will they succeed in freeing the world from the control of the Tripods? And if they do, what will a free world be like after centuries...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0020427204
• ISBN13: 9780020427209
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Tripod Trilogy

This is a very engaging set of books for any middle-school reader. Boys especially might enjoy it. I have loved it ever since I first read it about 16 years ago!

Excellent!

This is the fourth and final book in the Tripod series. In order, they are: "When the Tripods Came", "The White Mountains", "The City of Gold and Lead", and "The Pool of Fire". This entire set is an excellent read that both young teenagers and adults will enjoy. My daughter and I really enjoyed these books!

The Pool of Fire

The novel The Pool of fire is a very enjoyable book to read. It held my interest because of it's thrilling rush of action, which John Christopher has a great style of this technique. In the novel a few favorite passages were made. As a tripod destroys Will's boat while they are traveling in the war. This interested me because it put a true meaning to true meaning "up a creek without a paddle" and all the gear that was saved had to be carried. Another part of the book that interested me was when Will had to escape slavery by going down a sewage pipe. The reason this drew my attention was because of the humor. In The Pool of Fire John Christopher has a great way of keeping my interest. He managed this by always has something big or major going on. As I read this novel I learned some great vocabulary. I would also recommend this book to any body because it's so action packed. Ryan Creston Ca.

The Pool of Fire was "COOL"

This was and excellent book. If you are online trying to find a fast-paced action-adventure thriller, look no further. The book is amazing. I thought it was a great end to a marvelous series.Will Parker and his friends have finally found the information that will free mankind from the ruthless ruling of the Masters. He starts off by going around the world earning new recruits to help fight the Masters. Then Will and Fritz and some other boys penetrate into the Master's City. The way to stop the Masters is found and excuted. But will it be enough? (Remember, they had a ship on the way with more materials so the Masters could turn the atmosphere into the kind that was on their planet!)Through this great adventure, many moral lessons speak out. Impatience nearly keeps Will from being part of the squad to penetrate the city. Friendship is held in high regards. We see how bad humans can be, and the petty things we squabble over. Will has to learn to keep his impatience and head-strong qualities in check to be a help, rather than a hinderance, to the cause.Very well written. John Christopher has an amazing way of adding details to paint the pictures in your head. Reading this book is fast and easy. But if you are like me, you will not be satisfied by the ending. I hope Mr. Christopher comes out with another book, that will let the end be the end.

Thrilling Story

I have read the trilogy about 5 times. The pool of fire is a thrilling story. The tv series (available on video) is worth watching as well.