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The pool of fire

by Sam Youd

This is the conclusion of the Tripods series written under the name John Christopher. These young adult science fiction stories are set on Earth ruled by the alien Tripods. A prequel detailing the conquest was added 20 years later. The series: 0.5 (Prequel) When the Tripods Came (1988) 1. The White Mountains (1967) 2. The City of Gold and Lead (1967) 3. The Pool of Fire (1968)

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?