John Christopher

4 summariesFantasy, Children's, Science Fiction

John Christopher was a British author known for his contributions to science fiction and speculative fiction. His notable works include "The White Mountains," which is part of the Tripods trilogy, "The Death of Grass," a post-apocalyptic novel, "When the Tripods Came," a prequel to the trilogy, and "The Guardians," which explores themes of survival and conflict.

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Books by John Christopher

4 books available

The White Mountains
John Christopher
3.9 (12k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
On a future Earth ruled by giant three-legged machines, a boy facing a ceremony that will steal his free will travels to the mythical White Mountains, the last place of human rebellion.
The Death of Grass
John Christopher
3.9 (8k) average on GoodreadsScience Fiction
As a plague turns the world's grasslands to dust, a man must lead his family through a collapsing Britain to reach a rumored sanctuary.
When the Tripods Came
John Christopher
3.8 (4k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Before Will's desperate flight for freedom, humanity faces a chilling, subtle subjugation as towering Tripods descend, not with fire and fury, but with a seductive promise of peace that slowly erodes all thought and will.
The Guardians
John Christopher
3.7 (608) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In 2052 England, a young man from the urban 'Conurbs' uncovers truths about his society and the aristocratic 'County,' forcing him to choose where his loyalty lies.