The Midwich Cuckoos

by John Wyndham

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Overview

In the sleepy English village of Midwich, a mysterious silver object appears and all the inhabitants fall unconscious. A day later the object is gone and everyone awakens unharmed—except that all the women in the village are discovered to be pregnant.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0345299116
Publisher	Ballantine Books
Publication date	January 1957
Language	English
Pages	220 pages

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About the Author

John Wyndham

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.