Butterfly
A Siblings' Story
Published on 27. July 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
979-8-9885274-0-4 (ISBN)
Description
Humanity has perished.
Following cataclysmic volcanic eruptions around the world, Chayton and Chenoa are the last survivors on the island of Bali. With all influences and obligations of school, technology, and work wiped away, the children journey through loss, survival, reflection, and understanding as they witness the emergence of a new world.
What is the meaning of life when everything is gone? Is life worth living?
Butterfly is a father's story dedicated to his children. Using his two children as the main characters, the author utilizes the vehicle of loss to create a world where his children are forced to face the extreme challenges of life.
Yet, while destruction and loss provide the foundation of the story, Butterfly is a story of hope. From the ashes emerges a world that we all desire: clean blue oceans and rivers, flourishing forests, and pristine air. Life returns to the planet, and we witness this rebirth through the eyes of two young children as elephants and tigers once again roam across the island of Bali.
Butterfly is a dystopian novel of hope, a story of love and beauty in a world gone awry.
"Reading Butterfly felt like reading an intimate love letter. A love letter to Chayton and Chenoa, yes, but also to Mother Earth and all of humanity. It was vulnerable, honest, and raw. With every detailed description of Bali I felt instantly transported onto the island - an adventure without ever leaving my living room. I cannot wait to see what other journeys Christopher Thompson takes us on." -- Jessica
More details
Language
English
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
284 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-9885274-0-4 (9798988527404)
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Person
Chris has been in the media and education world for over 30 years. He joined Electronic Arts (EA) as their 100th employee and his work spanned over 23 years concluding as VP and GM of Asia Pacific. He left the corporate world in 2010 for a change to move to Bali with his family to enrol their children in Green School Bali where he subsequently became the Director. He also ran Development which supported the local community initiatives. Chris went on to run the progressive coworking space, Hubud, as the Director for two year and is currently the cofounder of The Bridge @ Green School, a co-learning space which provides a transformative space for adults. Chris has lectured at universities and sat on a variety of media and educational boards in the UAE and Singapore. He currently advises the Women's Earth Alliance, Earth Company and Junglo.org, organizations committed to improving the lives of women, supporting social initiatives, and building regenerating forests. His focus is on improving the education system and working to make the world a kinder place.