When the Tripods came /
John Christopher.
- Rev. cover ed.
- New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 1999, c1988.
- 151 p ; 18 cm.
- Tripods trilogy ; #1 .
- Christopher, John. Tripods trilogy ; #1. .
"This edition ... is by arrangement with the publisher, Dutton Children's Books"--T.p. verso.
Booklist. Horn Book. School Library Journal.
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.