The White Mountains
John Christopher
Collier Books
<p>Long Ago, The Tripods -- huge, three-legged machines -- descended upon Earth and took control. People no longer understand automation nor machines, and unquestioningly accept the Tripods' power. </p><p>But for a time in each person's life -- in childhood -- he is not a slave. Will still has time to escape.</p><p>**</p>