Book Review: The City of Gold and Lead

The City of Gold and Lead by John Christopher

WARNING: This excellent review may spoil surprises in The White Mountains by John Christopher. Read that book first.

In this exciting sequel to The White Mountains, Will, Beanpole, and Henry have finally made it to the White Mountains, and they are training for the Games. The Games are like the Olympics and the victors are taken by the Tripods to the City. After Will and another un-capped kid named Fritz are crowned victors, they are taken to the City where they begin to serve the Masters. After serving their separate Masters for a while, Will's Master discovers that Will is wearing a false Cap and Will kills the Master. Will and Fritz make an escape, but only Will makes it out. Now that he is rejoined with Beanpole, they return to the White Mountains to rally an army.

--Katelyn