The Tripods Books in Order
British young adult novel series
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonThe White Mountains (The Tripods #1)
1988 · Sam Youd
Young Will Parker and his friends embark on a dangerous journey to reach an outpost of freedom, hoping to escape the Tripods—alien rulers who capture…
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Buy on Amazon1970 · Sam Youd
Will, Beanpole, and Henry escaped the Tripods but chose to go on a dangerous mission instead of living safely in a Swiss community of free people.…
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Buy on Amazon1968 · Sam Youd
The Tripods series, written by John Christopher, is a set of young adult science fiction novels set on an Earth controlled by alien Tripods. The…
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Buy on AmazonWhen the Tripods Came (The Tripods #0.5)
1988 · Sam Youd
Fourteen-year-old Laurie and his family attempt to flee England when the Tripods descend from outer space and begin brainwashing everyone with their…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Tripods books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The White Mountains (The Tripods #1)”. Start with “The White Mountains (The Tripods #1).”
How many books are in the The Tripods series?
We list 4 books by Sam Youd , published between 1968–1988.
Where can I buy the The Tripods books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.