John Christopher
Author
Publisher
Black Sheep, an imprint of Akashic Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Dylan Rudee's real life is an epic fail until he's suddenly pulled into the world of his favorite video game, where he encounters actual monsters, giant storytelling spiders, malevolent hummingbirds, flying Iron Lions, a not-quite-yellow-brick road, and the ultimate challenge of learning how to be a hero"--
2) Zero o:clock
Author
Publisher
Black Sheep, an imprint of Akashic Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In early March 2020 in New Rochelle, New York, teenager Geth Montego is fumbling with the present and uncertain about her future. She only has three friends: her best friend Tovah, who's been acting weird ever since they started applying to college; Diego, who she wants to ask to prom; and the K-pop band BTS, because the group always seems to be there for her when she needs them (at least in her head). She could use some help now. Geth's small city...
Author
Series
Tripods trilogy volume 3
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Will and a small group of free people plan to destroy the three great cities of the Tripods before the arrival of a space ship destined to doom humanity.
Author
Series
Tripods trilogy volume Prequel
Publisher
Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Tripods trilogy volume 2
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
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.
Author
Series
Tripods trilogy volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Children's Classics: for Middle School Students
Children's Read Alikes: Hunger Games
Children's Special Topics: Fiction with Lexile 900 to 999
Children's Read Alikes: Hunger Games
Children's Special Topics: Fiction with Lexile 900 to 999
Description
Young Will Parker and his companions make a perilous journey toward an outpost of freedom where they hope to escape from the ruling Tripods, who capture mature human beings and make them docile, obedient servants.