Author:John Christopher
Will Parker and his friends have escaped the mind-controlling alien Tripods, and found sanctuary in the White Mountains - but when an opportunity arises for them to infiltrate a Tripod city, they realise they have a chance to strike back against the invaders. What they learn there may hold the key to liberating humanity - if they can survive the beauty and terror of the City of Gold and Lead.
The second book in John Christopher's classic dystopian series is available for the first time as an ebook.
Perennial library favourites
—— The GuardianNew school and new mental powers meet ancient mysteries and ancient war.
—— KirkusFrost, adult author and Twin Peaks co-creator, makes his YA debut with this densely plotted thriller, first in a trilogy. His story has serious entertainment value and pulls together satisfyingly by book's end, while laying the groundwork for the sequels.
—— Publishers WeeklyHeart-pounding…breakneck pace…This young adult literature as popcorn blockbuster
—— New York TimesAn addictive Jason Bourne/Pittacus Lore/Harry Potter mash-up. Nonstop action and a richly layered plot propel at a breakneck pace
—— BooklistMini Grey's extra details and clues in her artwork are always so entertaining and hopefully this is just the beginning for this charming and astute mouse and his detecting friend Emily.
—— The GuardianIt's full of hilarious tiny details, which our sharp-eyed hero - and clever parents and children - can spot to solve the mysteries.
—— The Oxford TimesThis is picture book storytelling at its best. Text and illustration perfectly integrated so that the eye moves easily across the page and the attention is held. Every page is carefully designed allowing different perspectives, creating excitement and movement through the juxtaposition of whole page and split page spreads as well as techniques adopted from graphic novel or film. There are not enough picture books that can reach older children. This is one - and it is a delight.
—— Books for KeepsThis is an utterly delightful book, packed with quirky text and illustrations and reall unusual.
—— Parents in TouchHow can you not want to read this book over and over again? How can you not want to share it with everyone you meet?
—— Xena's Mom , Librarian's QuestMini Grey is as skilful as ever as she unravels a complex, tragic and very funny story through action-packed illustrations, captions and speech bubbles.
—— Guardian ReviewA gentle, entertaining story.
—— Daily MailA Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year—and it's an "Outstanding Merit" title!
—— Bank Street College of Education , The Best Children's Books of the Year, 2015 EditionThe pace is relentless
—— HeatAction-packed.
—— MTV.comA cut above anything else in the genre
—— Sunday TelegraphBorrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school
—— People MagazineA cut above anything else in the genre
—— Sunday TelegraphBorrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school
—— People Magazine