Chapter 1, Three Are Chosen Summary

Will, Henry, and Beanpole live on an Earth that has been conquered by Tripods using Caps that keep humans docile and easy to control. Will, Henry, and Beanpole were to be Capped on their fourteenth birthdays, but they learned of a place where people live un-Capped. They endured great danger to get to this place and now they hope to help raise a rebellion against the Tripods by going to the Games and being accepted into one of the Tripod cities where they could potentially learn all they need to know to defeat their enemy.

Will, Henry, and Beanpole are working hard every day at their chosen sports to qualify to go to the Games. Will and Henry are confident they will be chosen, but Beanpole worries. Beanpole has chosen the high jump, but his opponent often...