When the Tripos Came

by John Christopher

Book Overview

For use in schools and libraries only. Fourteen-year-old Laurie and his family attempt to flee England when the Tripods descend from outer space and begin brainwashing everyone with their hypnotic... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525443975
• ISBN13: 9780525443971
• Release Date: June 1988
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 151 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

When the Tripods came

A 14 year old boy named Laurie tries to flee England from gigantic three legged machines called Tripods. With his family and his friend named Andy,Laurie has a long and dangerous journey from England to Switzerland. His Uncle even tries to "cap" Laurie. The rule of the Tripods is when a child turns the age of 14,they must be capped,and Laurie dosen't want to be capped. Once capped,you are brainwashed and in total control of the Tripods. Laurie finds new friends,almost gets capped,and nearly gets in a plane crash! I reccomend this book to anybody who likes Science-Fiction and Adventure. This book is a page turner at the end. You'll never want to stop reading it!!!

Arg! Pokemon!

The only thing I have to say is, look at the Teletubbies and the Pokemon craze. Then read the book. Then look at these fads again...from a distance. We may not be threatened in the near future by an invasion from space, but the concept of hypnotising by television/popular culture is close enough to put a chill down your spine. I recommend reading this one *after* the original trilogy. Surprisingly good for a "young adult" sci fi trilogy. Reminds me of "The Giver" in terms of scale and depth of human nature. Movie franchise plausible, laudable.

An excellent comeback

A superb prequel to the unsurpassable 'Tripod Trilogy'. This book published almost 20 years after 'The Pool of Fire' the last of the trilogy 'When the Tripods Came' gives us an excellent view of the coming of the tripods. John Christopher is one of the master's of science-fiction and this comeback is no exception. A thouroughly enjoyable read for all.

NOT JUST FOR THE YOUNG

MANY PEOPLE DON'T SEEM TO REALIZE IT, BUT THIS BOOK IS NOT JUST FOR KIDS. THIS BOOK MAY SEEM SIMPLE WITH ONLY 150 PAGES, BUT LOOK AT WHAT IS HAPPENING. ALIENS LAND ON EARTH AND BEGAN USING TELEVISION AGAINST US. PEOPLE GIVE THEIR MINDS TO THE TRIPODS AND BEGAN TO LOOK FOR MORE UNWILLING RECRUITS(KIND OF REMINDS ME OF THE INVAISION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS). THE TRIPODS ARE DESTROYED IN A STRIKE BY A UNITED EARTH, BUT SOON THEIR DISCIPLES TAKE OVER WORLD GOVERNMENTS. A NEW SOCIETY EMERGES DEDICATED TO ENSLAVING OUR OWN. THIS IS DEFINIATLY NOT KIDS STUFF. IN ESSENCE IT IS A SCIENCE FICTION HORROR STORY ABOUT HAVING YOUR MIND AND YOUR FREEDOM STOLEN FROM YOU. VERY THOUGHT-PROVOKING, A MUST READ FOR ALL SCIENCE FICTION FANS. SHOULD BE MADE INTO A FILM ALONG WITH ALL OF THE OTHER BOKKS IN THE SERIES. ALSO STORY IS SUBLIMINALLY DARK BUT HAS A HOPEFUL ENDING.

The best Tripod book since City Of Gold and Lead

Absolutly thrilling! Though it is only 150 pages, it has the intrigue and excitement of 450 pages. For the ones who think there should be movies for each book, e-mail me for details for the "petition".