The White Mountains Trilogy
This is a fantastic and fondly-remembered series that's typically read by boys nearing the end of elementary school. Despite the age of the books (they were published in the 1960s), these books hold up extremely well, most likely because of their science fiction theme.
For those who read these as a child, note the recently-released prequel, "When the Tripods Came," at the end of the list.
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by John Christopher
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Long ago, the Tripods -- huge, three-legged machines -- descended upon Earth and took control. Now people unquestioningly accept the Tripods' power. They have no control over their thoughts or their lives. But for a brief time in each person's life -- in childhood -- he is not a slave. For Will, his time of freedom is about to end -- unless he can escape to the White Mountains, where the possibility of freedom still exists.
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208 pages
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by John Christopher
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In this sequel three boys set out on a secret mission to penetrate the City of the Tripods and learn more about these strange beings that rule the earth.
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by John Christopher
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Will and a small group of freedom fighters plan to destroy the three great cities of the Tripods before the arrival of a space ship destined to doom humanity.
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224 pages
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by John Christopher
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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 Caps.
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160 pages
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