Outlanders

by Margaret Beames

Nearly two hundred years have passed since the Dome, with forty thousand selected inhabitants, was sealed against the threat of an astroid about to collide with earth. The few survivors outside of Dome have surely devolved into distorted monsters by now. But talented art student Rhiane a'Dare has painted a picture so shocking it cannot be put on public display. And rumours abound that Rhiane has been 'outside'-- and is the cause of the deadly virus that is decimating the city of Dome.

Genres: Dystopia

165 pages

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Margaret Beames was a New Zealand children's author whose imaginative narratives draw young readers into worlds of drama and suspense. A prolific writer, Beames had published forty books for children since her first, The Greenstone Summer, in 1977. Several titles have been published in Australia and the UK. She won the Picture Book and Children's Choice categories at the 2001 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards, and, since 1987, was been a finalist several times in the same awards. Beames had also written drama for stage and radio.

Reviews

[Chantal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining, quick and easy read for those who enjoy post-apocalyptic fiction. An interesting perspective and beautiful reference to creativity and artistic inclination.

[Evan Brookie · Rating 1 out of 5]

It vary BORING

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting idea that is generated in this children's novel. :) Read in Year 7 as a school text.