Books with title The White Mountains

Monstrous machines rule the Earth, but a few humans are fighting for freedom in this repackaged start to a classic alien trilogy ideal for fans of Rick Yancey’s The 5th Wave.Will Parker never dreamed he would be the one to rebel against the Tripods. With the approach of his thirteenth birthday, he expected to attend his Capping ceremony as planned and to become connected to the Tripods—huge three-legged machines—that now control all of Earth. But after an encounter with a strange homeless man called Beanpole, Will sets out for the White Mountains, where people are said to be free from the control of the Tripods. But even with the help of Beanpole and his friends, the journey is long and hard. And with the Tripods hunting for anyone who tries to break free, Will must reach the White Mountains fast. But the longer he’s away from his home, the more the Tripods look for him…and no one can hide from the monstrous machines forever.

Monstrous machines rule the Earth, but a few humans are fighting for freedom in this repackaged start to a classic alien trilogy ideal for fans of Rick Yancey’s The 5th Wave.Will Parker never dreamed he would be the one to rebel against the Tripods. With the approach of his thirteenth birthday, he expected to attend his Capping ceremony as planned and to become connected to the Tripods—huge three-legged machines—that now control all of Earth. But after an encounter with a strange homeless man called Beanpole, Will sets out for the White Mountains, where people are said to be free from the control of the Tripods. But even with the help of Beanpole and his friends, the journey is long and hard. And with the Tripods hunting for anyone who tries to break free, Will must reach the White Mountains fast. But the longer he’s away from his home, the more the Tripods look for him…and no one can hide from the monstrous machines forever.

Share the adventure!Tired, hungry, and sore, William continues to place one foot in front of the other. He is compelled to keep moving until he meets Anita, a girl from the White Mountains. These two discover they both have paranormal abilities, and are stronger together than either one is alone.After sharing a vision of a golden dragon, they set out on a quest that will take them far from home. Do these legendary creatures actually exist, and can the psychic bond William and Anita share really be the answer to finding them?Join them as they learn about life, love, and the truth behind the legend.What others are saying:“Loved the characters! William and Anita are delightful and bursting with personality.”“Would recommend it to anyone that wants a different type of fantasy novel. Not your typical spells and wizard book …”“Well written. Something I'll read to my kids.” “… a good fantasy and love story combined … looking forward to Volume 2!”

Long ago, the Tripods--huge, three-legged machines--descended upon Earth and took control. Now people unquestioningly accept the Tripods' power. They have no control over their thoughts or their lives. But for a brief time in each person's life--in childhood--he is not a slave. For Will, his time of freedom is about to end--unless he can escape to the White Mountains, where the possibility of freedom still exists. The Tripods trilogy follows the adventures of Will and his cohorts, as they try to evade the Tripods and maintian their freedom and ultimately do battle against them. The prequel, When the Tripods Came, explains how the Tripods first invaded and gained control of the planet.

Monstrous machines rule the Earth, but a few humans are fighting for freedom in this repackaged start to a classic alien trilogy ideal for fans of Rick Yancey’s The 5th Wave.Will Parker never dreamed he would be the one to rebel against the Tripods. With the approach of his thirteenth birthday, he expected to attend his Capping ceremony as planned and to become connected to the Tripods—huge three-legged machines—that now control all of Earth. But after an encounter with a strange homeless man called Beanpole, Will sets out for the White Mountains, where people are said to be free from the control of the Tripods. But even with the help of Beanpole and his friends, the journey is long and hard. And with the Tripods hunting for anyone who tries to break free, Will must reach the White Mountains fast. But the longer he’s away from his home, the more the Tripods look for him…and no one can hide from the monstrous machines forever.

Tired, hungry, and sore, William continues to place one foot in front of the other. He's drawn by some unknown force; compelled to keep moving, until he meets a girl among the Hillmen of the White Mountains. Could she be the one he was drawn to? Anita has a 'gift' as she calls it. She can communicate with animals. William has a secret of his own, though he's never thought of his ability to sense and manipulate the elements as a gift. It's always been more of a curse. William finds a home with Anita and her family, and they discover that only together are their lives complete. They're obviously meant to be together, and their gifts must have a purpose. After sharing a vision of a golden dragon, William and Anita set out on a quest that will take them far from home. Could William's psychic bond with Anita really be the answer to finding the dragons? Can they really exist? The golden dragon from their dream charged them with saving the dragons, but from what?