This title is part of a series that presents retold, shortened versions of classic novels that are suitable for children working at Key Stages Two and Three. This retelling of 'The Day of the Triffids' intends to lose none of the strength and character of the original.

 

This book is part of a book series called Fast Track Classics .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Evans Publishing Group .

The following day The New York Times said in an obituary: "John Wyndham did more than any other British writer since H G Wells to make science fiction popular in this country. " Critics ascribed his success to the fact that his plots, however fantastic, were characterised by inventiveness, clarity and a profound sympathy for mankind in the nuclear age. Pauline Francis's books include Drake's Drummer Boy, The Little Giant: the Story of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Television Man: the Story of John Logie Baird. Jane Tattersfield has illustrated three books accompanying television series: The India File, Celebrating India and Stories of Faith, as well as some of the Dress Sense costume books for Belitha Press.