Across the Green Grass Fields

About “Across the Green Grass Fields”

Across the Green Grass Fields is a 2021 novella by Seanan McGuire, part of the Wayward Children series. It follows Regan, a girl who finds a portal leading to a land with centaurs and unicorns. The portal asks her to "Be Sure" before sending her into the Hooflands, a place where humans are expected to act as heroes. Regan adapts to life with the magical equines, including kelpies, but learns that heroism is not always clear-cut and that some quests hide unexpected truths. The story is a standalone entry with new characters, offering a self-contained experience for readers.