Age range 8 to 12

No one would have believed that planet Earth was being watched by creatures more intelligent than humankind. Planet Earth was not only being watched soon itwould be invaded by monstrous creatures from Marswho strode about the land in great mechanical tripods,bringing death and destruction with them.

What can possibly stop an invading army equipped withheat-rays and poisonous black gas, intent on wiping outthe human race?This is one man's story of that incredible invasion, fromthe time the first Martians land near his home town, tothe destruction of London. Is this the end of human lifeon Earth?