Classic Starts®

The War of the Worlds

H. G. Wells, Chris Sasaki, Karl James Mountford

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Union Square Kids
02 January 2025

Classic fiction (Children's&YA); Educational: Languages other than English

Series: Classic Starts®

An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of the sci-fi classic-part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies!

H. G. Wells, a revolutionary science fiction writer and the author ofThe Time Machine, dazzles in this sci-fi classic about Martians invading Earth. One of the first stories to imagine a war between humankind and extraterrestrials,The War of the Worldsis an adventure that has inspired artists and scientists since it was first published.

The Classic Starts series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.

By: H. G. Wells
Illustrated by: Karl James Mountford
Abridged by: Chris Sasaki
Imprint: Union Square Kids
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 191mm, Width: 137mm,
ISBN: 9781454950981
ISBN 10: 1454950986
Series: Classic Starts®
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 02 January 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

H. G. Wells (18661946) was born Herbert George Wells in Kent, England. He published his first novel, The Time Machine, in 1895. Through books like The Invisible Man and TheWar of the Worlds, he explored a wide range of social, philosophical, and political ideas and helped create the genre of science fiction.