A dystopian fantasy following the adventures of four children coming
of age in a world of technology and isolation.
THE MEADOWLANDS is a dystopian fantasy following the adventures of four
children who come from a near future dominated by institutions,
technology, and state control. Children are raised in state homes and
have no concept of family, with the exception of Terran and his younger
sister Brooke. While stealing supplies at the market to supplement their
needs, Terran and Brooke, along with two other children, Tyson and
Simon, are chased by the authorities. Searching a dark alleyway for
cover, Terran is drawn to a vibrant glow, a mystical green meadow,
hidden behind a crumbling city wall. Itís an archway with a small
opening that has fallen away, a perfect place to hide, like a window
into a different world--the world of the Beigfur, as it turns out. The
Beigfur are small sentient beings who once shared the earth with humans,
but now exist in a parallel universe. Theirs was a highly technical
society at one time but they lost the ability to control their science
and now live in harmony with nature, developing their intuitive and
telepathic capabilities. The Beigfur are a shy being, wary of humans and
their destructive ways. Centuries before, the Beigfur used the last of
their technology to place a glamour between the worlds to protect
themselves. Climbing through the archway, the children inadvertently
penetrate the blocked passage and tumble into The Meadowlands where an
unexpected, life-changing adventure begins. The Meadowlands speaks to
the confusion of todayís world and the complex question of technology
and how much of it is needed in our lives. The novel explores GMOs and
impacts on nature and the environment, the importance of family, and the
challenges of coming of age in a world of technology and isolation.
Fiction. Young Adult.
