The Meadow, set in Huntersville, Vermont is a story of a highly focused teenager, Marcus "Dusty" Murray, who dreams of farming his ancestral meadow someday. The meadow is in high demand for other uses. Dusty flounders in his ties with both friend and foe, testing his wisdom and courage. Chiefly among his nemesis is Orla O'Neil, an eerie clairvoyant who haunts his thoughts, while Maggie, her twin sister, the love of his life, stands in support. The day to day rigors of farm life thread throughout the development of Dusty as he tries to master his challenges.