A stunning illustrated adaptation of H. G. Wells' sci-fi classic, now in paperback. In 1894, this earth was being watched by envious eyes. Those who have never seen Martian life can scarcely imagine these unearthly beings. Chris Mould brings to life the arrival of these giant alien lifeforms in exquisite, detailed illustrations.

A stunning full-colour illustrated adaptation of H. G. Wells'' sci-fi classic, from the illustrator of A Boy Called Christmas and The Iron Man . 1894. Across space, this earth is being watched by envious eyes. What seems to be a meteorite falls to earth, but from the debris unfolds a terrifying alien threat . . . Leon and and his scientist wife race against the clock to end the war of all worlds. This is a modernised graphic novel retelling of one of the most popular science fiction novels ever written, now suitable for a younger 9+ readership. ''Exquisite, detailed illustrations . . . convey as much emotion as do words in this remarkable re-imagining of War of the Worlds.'' Susan Price, Carnegie winning author of Ghost Drum ''An absolute masterpiece.'' Kieran Larwood, author of The World of Podkin One-Ear series

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Born Herbert George Wells in Kent in 1866, H. G. Wells was an outspoken socialist and pacifist, whose works caused some controversy. He is more widely known as a science fiction writer for the novels that he published between 1895 and 1901: The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, When the Sleeper Wakes and The First Men in the Moon. All, except for When the Sleeper Wakes, have been made into films.

Along with Jules Verne, H. G. Wells is also known as 'the Father of Science Fiction'.

His later novels were more realistic and he wrote many genres, including contemporary novels, history and social commentary.

H. G. Wells died in 1946.