Nomansland [Paperback]

Sometime in the future, after widespread devastation, a lonely, windswept island in the north is populated solely by women. Among them is a group of teenage Trackers, expert equestrians and archers, whose job is to protect their shores from the enemymen. When these girls find a buried house from the distant past, they're fascinated by the strange objects they findhigh-heel shoes, magazines, makeup. What do these mysterious artifacts mean? What must the past have been like for those people? And what will happen to their rigid, Spartan society if people find out what they've found?

A dystopic novel depicting an all female world that begs the question, would we be better off without men?

LESLEY HAUGEwas born in England and raised in Zimbabwe. She lived in Norway for many years before moving to her current home in Brooklyn, New York.

Discussion Questions:
1.Nomanslandopens with a quote from John Wyndham'sThe Chrysalids. Do some
research onThe Chrysalids. Why do you think the author chose this quote? Is it a
fitting quotation for the book?
2. In what ways is the society the girls live in similar to ours? In what ways does it
differ?
3. Keller considers being a tracker to be the best job in the community. Do you agree
or disagree? What are some of the pros and cons?
4. Why are the objects found in the house from the time before considered
dangerous? Make a list of all the items the girls find and discuss why each item
would pose a danger to their society.
5. Describe Laing and Keller's relationship. Despite the fact that it is forbidden
would you say they are truly friends?
6. Amos says to Keller on page 240, A single idea, a narrow intent, is not enough to
hold so many unique lives together. What does she mean by this and why does
she share this thought with Keller.
7. What conclusions can you draw from the fact that Mrs. Windsor indulges in so