The CITY OF GOLD AND LEAD
The City of Gold and Lead ~ John Christopher/Samuel Youd

From the back of Collier Books published copy of this book:

Will,  Beanpole, and Henry have managed to escape the Tripods.  But instead of living in safety, in the small Swiss community of free people, they have chosen to embark upon a mission that may yet again cost them their lives.

Each year, a series of Games is held in Germany.  Those who win the competitions win the honor to serve the Tripods.  Those who are Capped consider this the highest honor.  And those who are free know that it is an ideal opportunity to infiltrate the City – and, perhaps free the world.

“The writing has pace, the plot is successful, and the setting is filled with exotic charm and horror.” 
	~ *Saturday Review* 

“John Christopher has taken the measure of science fiction.” 
	~ *New York Times Book Review*

Other Books in the Tripod Trilogy:
*The White Mountains*
*The Pool of Fire*

*When the Tripods Came*
Science fiction, Juvenile fiction, Extraterrestrial beings, Juvenile literature, Children's stories
Sam Youd, John Christopher
Sam Youd, who wrote under a number of pseudonyms is particularly noted for his works written as **John Christopher** such as the *Tripods Trilogy* or the *Sword of the Spirits Trilogy*.

Sam Youd was born in Huyton, Lancashire (though Youd is an old Cheshire surname). He adopted the name Christopher Samuel Youd for his professional writings, leading to the widespread but mistaken belief that that was his birth name. Throughout his life he was known simply as Sam to his friends and acquaintances.