In this vision of the future from six of the biggest names in science fiction and fantasy, the Web is the Internet of the future - a vast network of virtual reality sites that have become the playground for the children of the world and the site of humankind's first contact.
Maggie Furey was born in North East England and spent most of her adult life residing in County Wicklow, Ireland. She was a qualified teacher, but has also reviewed books on BBC Radio Newcastle, been an advisor in the Durham Reading Resources Centre and organized children's book fairs.