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Alysa has a great task to accomplish. The
task includes a dangerous and forbidden journey through
a harsh environment that takes her farther than she ever imagined. Even more
dangerous, she must turn traditional thought around; if
she doesn't, many young lives could be lost! She
struggles with what she has been taught, the need to
become tolerant of those who are different from her, and
how her learnings fit with discoveries about the truth
of her people's origins.
SYNOPSIS
Hidden deep in the mountains of planet Xunar-kun, the
Field Folk clan believed themselves to be the only
remaining people, other than the distant
Trailmen, to inhabit their devastated world.
They
were wrong.
In the
process of realizing her individuality, Alysa - a young
woman of the Folk - risks all to save her people from
certain peril. As a result, long-hidden truths are
revealed, age-old hatreds are healed, and Alysa leads
her people to a new way of life.
STORY BACKGROUND
The setting for Alysa of the Fields is planet
Xunar-kun (Shoonar-coon). This
world has similarities to Earth of which many parallels are
drawn, particularly
in relationships between people.
Alysa, a young woman of the Field Folk clan, questions
her society's
traditions. She often recalls the teachings of her
recently deceased father
and finds a way to live as an individual. This is not an
easy task! There
are many who would prevent her from going against
tradition. But in doing
so, she finds courage to aid her people as no one has
done for 3,000 years.
The story involves two distinct tribes that have had
little contact for
all that time. Philosophies, ethics, behaviors and
religions clash, with Alysa
right in the middle! Are these differences what caused
the world to conduct
a devastating war 3,000 years before? Perhaps. But Alysa
must find the
courage to undertake a journey that she never imagined:
to save her people
from a new danger that has invaded her mountains.
A
STORY OF HEART AND GOOD VALUES
The story promotes the
values of good character, honesty, respect for life,
inner growth, and the necessity to stay open to people
who have a different way of life.
WHERE
DID THE ARTWORK COME FROM?
Tina created the cover and
other artwork for the book. Caitlin Hatch, who posed for
Alysa, lives in northern Pennsylvania. She is a true country gal and
the perfect model for Alysa! Although Caitlin's hair was
not very long for the photo shoot, Tina managed to give
her a long braid in the illustration. Caitlin has agreed
to pose for future covers! Hurray!
If you would like to
contact Caitlin, you may
e-mail her.
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view the first three chapters,
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Alysa
“Alysa
of the Fields took me right out of my world and
square into hers! A terrific journey!
An important
book
for our time…”
Kathie Christensen, Prouder
Continuum Pictures
Las Vegas,
NV
Have you read Alysa
of the Fields? Tina would love to hear your
!
(She may even post them here!)
"I loved your
book. I hope you sell a bunch of them and write a
sequel. I can't wait! I loved the story, and I could
really see how you used your training as an
anthropologist in developing the different cultures.
Great story. It was hard to put the book down. I think
it's a great story for adults
as well as teens.”
Linda LeBoutillier,
Eagle, PA
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