Cyber Secrets and its companion Activity Guide make a powerful, story-rich learning package that belongs on the bookshelf of every parent, educator, homeschooler, and school library seeking meaningful ways to engage young teens with the realities of digital life. In the novel, readers are swept into a high-stakes adventure with Team Savv-i as they confront cyber threats, surveillance, manipulation, online ethics, and the widening digital divide. What makes the book so compelling is that these big issues are not taught as abstract lessons, but lived through suspense, character conflict, and brave decision-making, giving teens an emotionally engaging way to explore digital citizenship from the inside out.

The companion Activity Guide extends that experience into a practical, flexible teaching resource that helps adults turn the story into rich discussion, reflection, and real learning. Designed for classrooms, libraries, workshops, and home settings, it offers chapter-by-chapter guidance, in-depth educator overviews, reflective questions, zero-tech challenges, tech-integrated activities, printable resources, and clear connections to digital citizenship, online safety, cyberbullying prevention, and ethical technology use. It is intentionally adaptable for a wide range of learners and learning environments, making it especially valuable for educators and caregivers who want material that is both engaging and immediately usable.

Together, Cyber Secrets and its Activity Guide offer far more than an entertaining read or a set of lesson ideas. They form an integrated, age-appropriate toolkit for helping young people think critically, act responsibly, and grow in confidence as digital citizens. For any bookshelf, classroom collection, or library committed to preparing teens for the challenges and opportunities of the online world, this is a timely, relevant, and highly worthwhile addition.

In a near-future where social media feels more alive than the people using it, Team Savv-i faces their greatest challenge yet. The new app Zipp is everywhere—smart, addictive, and eerily personal. It doesn’t just track users: it learns them. When Beam and Mia begin to lose themselves inside the app’s shimmering feeds, Bindi and Chi uncover the terrifying truth: Zipp’s code is being hijacked by Big-O, a powerful artificial intelligence that thrives on human attention.

As reality begins to blur and friendships strain under digital manipulation, Team Savv-i must fight for connection, identity, and truth in a world where every scroll, tap, and like feeds the enemy.

Brain Rot! is more than a page-turning techno-thriller—it’s a vital story for a generation growing up online. Through fast-paced storytelling and deeply relatable characters, it exposes how apps are engineered to capture our focus and shape our thoughts. Yet, at its heart, this is a story about courage, empathy, and reclaiming control of one’s own mind.

Accompanied by the Brain Rot! Activity Guide, this book becomes a powerful classroom and home-learning tool. The guide offers chapter-aligned questions, creative activities, and unplugged challenges that help students explore digital ethics, emotional resilience, and the psychological pull of technology. Designed for teachers, librarians, parents, and homeschoolers, it opens essential conversations about screen addiction, AI, and the search for balance in a hyperconnected world.

Together, Brain Rot! and its Activity Guide transform fiction into a force for digital awareness, helping young readers not only recognise how tech rewires the brain, but empowering them to take back control of their own signal.

The Web Trap - A Tech Obsession Fairytale
Bindi and Beam, Book 1 (free-standing story)
by Casper Pieters

Bindi Arora knows her best friend Maddy can be a little… extra. But when Maddy gets the brand-new DreamWalker VR headset for her birthday, even Bindi is impressed. The game promises endless adventure, a whole world shaped by your imagination.

But when Maddy slips on the headset and doesn’t come back, the fun stops cold. One minute she’s laughing; the next, she’s frozen, trapped somewhere deep inside the digital realm.

Now it’s up to Bindi, her tech-whiz twin brother Beam, and their friend Jack to rescue her. But the world beyond the screen isn’t what they expect. Rules twist, memories blur, and every choice could rewrite who they are or erase them entirely.

As reality and fantasy collide, Bindi must uncover the truth behind the game before her best friend is lost forever. Because in The Web Trap, escaping isn’t just about logging off…

It’s about remembering what’s real,
before it’s too late.

Bindi and Beam – Book 2
by Casper Pieters

Something strange is happening at school. Hurtful rumors spread faster than messages can be deleted, and someone is being targeted behind the safety of a screen.

When Beam Arora, a curious coder with a big heart, sets out to uncover who’s behind the cruelty, he stumbles into a digital puzzle more complex than anything he’s ever faced. With his twin sister Bindi, their friends Jack and Maddy, and a quiet classmate named Lee, Beam is pulled into a web of secrets that stretches from the real world into a mysterious virtual one—where logic, friendship, and courage are tested like never before.

As the lines between code and reality blur, the friends must work together to confront fear, injustice, and the unseen power of words. Every click, every choice, and every act of kindness could mean the difference between rescue and regret.

The Mauled Mage is a fast-paced, emotionally charged adventure about standing up for what’s right, protecting others from harm, and remembering that the strongest magic of all comes from empathy and teamwork.

When Bindi is invited to review a new metaverse game, she and her friends jump in, only to discover it’s been bewitched. Hexa, a grief-stricken swamp witch, has infused the game with powerful enchantments designed to trap players inside. As shifting levels blur reality and illusion, the group faces dangerous creatures, hidden traps, and the game’s irresistible pull. Separated and at risk of losing themselves, Bindi must rescue her friends and confront Hexa’s sorrow-fuelled magic.

Supported by a companion Activity Guide with chapter-based questions, zero-tech challenges, and practical reflection tasks, this story extends into classrooms, libraries, homeschool settings, and family discussions—helping readers explore healthy gaming habits.

Can Bindi break the spell before the game claims them all?

The Cyber Secrets Activity Guide is a flexible, classroom-ready resource that transforms the thrilling adventure of Cyber Secrets into a dynamic learning experience about Digital Citizenship, Media Awareness, and AI Literacy.

Built around the engaging narrative of Team Savv-i, the guide helps students aged 11–14 explore critical online issues, like cyberbullying, privacy, digital ethics, and media influence, through the relatable experiences of its young characters. Instead of abstract lessons, students learn through story, connecting emotionally to the challenges and choices faced by Bindi, Beam, Chi, and their friends as they navigate a high-stakes digital world.

Each section of the guide aligns with the nine key elements of digital citizenship, from Digital Etiquette to Digital Security and Digital Health & Wellbeing, with an additional forward-looking chapter on the Digital Future and AI’s impact on youth.

Every Digital Citizenship element includes:

- Insightful chapter questions that spark meaningful discussion.
- Zero-tech and tech-supported activities that foster collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving.
- Assessment rubrics, worksheets, and illustrated chapter resources, all downloadable from the author’s website.
- Adaptations for early readers, ESL students, and neurodiverse learners, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
- Aligned with ISTE Standards and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) principles, the guide helps students develop as empowered, ethical, and innovative digital citizens.

Its story-centered approach means difficult conversations about online behavior, AI manipulation, misinformation, or digital wellbeing, become natural, engaging, and memorable.

Whether used in a classroom, library, or homeschool setting, the Cyber Secrets Activity Guide gives educators and parents a practical way to make digital responsibility real. By combining storytelling with structured reflection and creativity, it nurtures empathy, critical thinking, and leadership in the digital age.

Key Benefits:

- Flexible and classroom-ready—minimal prep required.
- Grounded in narrative learning, promoting deep engagement.
- Standards-aligned with ISTE and media literacy goals.
- Comes with downloadable tools, such as: worksheets, illustrations, and rubrics.
- Encourages empathy and ethical reasoning through story-driven exploration.

In an era shaped by technology and AI, the Cyber Secrets Activity Guide offers what every educator and parent needs, a way to reach out and help young people not just survive the digital world, but thrive within it.

Turn Screen Time into Smart Time. Inspire real-world reflection through story-driven learning.

The Brain Rot! Education Guide is a dynamic companion to the popular middle-grade novel Brain Rot!, turning its fast-paced adventure into meaningful classroom and home learning. Perfect for students aged 11–14, this guide helps young readers explore digital balance, social media pressure, and online influence—through the choices and challenges of characters they care about.

Packed with chapter-based discussion questions, creative zero-tech and hands-on activities, and critical thinking prompts, the guide helps educators and parents spark conversations about technology, empathy, and identity in a way that feels natural, not preachy.

By engaging with the story’s characters; Bindi, Beam, Rob, Chi, and Mia, students gain insight into their own digital habits, learning how algorithms shape attention and how to take back control.

Ideal for teachers, librarians, parents, and homeschoolers, the Brain Rot! Activity Guide makes media literacy both exciting and empowering. It’s more than a resource, it’s a roadmap to raising thoughtful, digitally aware young people in a connected world.

The Web Trap Activity Guide transforms the illustrated novella into a flexible, ready-to-use learning experience for classrooms, libraries, homeschool settings, and family discussions.

Designed for educators, librarians, homeschoolers, and parents, this companion guide helps young readers explore the deeper themes of the story while building digital awareness, emotional insight, and critical thinking. Students examine how immersive technologies can shape identity, influence behaviour, and blur the boundaries between the real and virtual worlds.

Organized to mirror the novella chapter by chapter, the guide allows facilitators to connect each lesson directly to key story moments. Each chapter includes clear theme summaries, discussion questions, and two practical activities that extend the narrative into meaningful, real-world learning.

Inside the guide you will find:

• Chapter Theme Summaries to revisit key story developments
• Reflective Discussion Questions that encourage thoughtful dialogue
• Zero-Tech Challenges that build empathy, self-awareness, and collaboration
• Hands-On Learning Activities that explore digital behaviour and decision-making
• Printable Worksheets, Activity Cards, and Rubrics for easy implementation

The flexible structure makes it suitable for full classrooms, small groups, library programs, or one-on-one homeschool use. With minimal preparation required, educators and parents can immediately guide rich discussions and engaging activities.

By combining story, reflection, and practical application, The Web Trap Activity Guide turns a compelling adventure into a powerful tool for helping young people navigate technology with awareness, balance, and confidence.

The Mauled Mage Activity Guide is a rich, well-structured, and developmentally appropriate resource that supports parents and educators in guiding young teens (ages 11–14) through the complexities of cyberbullying, empathy, and ethical digital behavior. It is purposefully built around the narrative of The Mauled Mage, a middle-grade novella that weaves real-world cyber challenges into a safe, fictional fantasy setting. By engaging students through relatable characters and story-based learning, the guide transforms a sensitive topic into a powerful learning journey.

Narrative-Driven Learning

At the heart of this guide is the story of Beam, Lee, and their classmates as they navigate online bullying, friendship, and digital ethics. Each chapter of The Mauled Mage is paired with thematic reflections and hands-on activities, allowing educators to draw direct, emotional connections between the students’ learning and the characters’ trials.

Every chapter in the guide includes:

- Theme Summaries: Clarify core social and emotional learning (SEL) and digital literacy themes.
- Reflective Questions: Encourage students to consider moral and emotional aspects of online interactions.
- Zero-Tech and Tech-Integrated Activities: Cater to various teaching contexts, whether screen-free environments or tech-rich classrooms.

Each activity is clearly tied to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards and SEL outcomes, promoting a blend of cognitive, emotional, and ethical growth.

Cyberbullying Education in a Safe, Fictional Context

Through Beam’s efforts to help a classmate facing online harassment, young learners are introduced to the causes, impacts, and responses to cyberbullying in an accessible way. Topics include:

- Why victims may remain silent
- The role of bystanders and upstanders
- Digital tools like VPNs and encryption
- Emotional fallout and trust issues
- The ethics of anonymity online

Using fiction creates a “buffer zone” where students can discuss real-world issues without feeling personally exposed. This safe distance promotes honest dialogue and deeper empathy.

The guide is designed for maximum usability:

- Printable Resources: Includes emotion cards, decision wheels, role badges, scenario cards, assessment rubrics, worksheets, and chapter illustrations.
- Adaptability: Activities include tips for early readers, ESL learners, students with ADHD or sensory needs, and both large and small groups.
- Zero-Prep Lessons: All materials are ready to go—just print and teach.
- Online Support Access: Includes a members-only portal with downloads and a short video walkthrough.

Engaging and Inclusive Learning Activities

- Empathy Circles & Trust Webs (emotional sharing and understanding)
- Cyber Detective Workshops (evidence-gathering and ethics)
- Virtual Rescue Missions & Mystery Map Hunts (collaboration and critical thinking)
- Creative Projects like poster-making, talent showcases, and compliment shields

Each is designed to:

- Promote empathy
- Teach ethical reasoning
- Build peer support networks
- Develop actionable digital safety strategies

Learning Outcomes

- Students who participate in the full curriculum will learn to:
- Recognize cyberbullying and its impacts
- Support peers and report problems appropriately
- Use digital tools ethically and safely
- Collaborate effectively on group challenges
- Express empathy through both words and action

Why Parents and Educators Will Appreciate It

- Aligns with digital citizenship and SEL curriculum
- Supports differentiated instruction
- Builds a positive classroom culture
- Encourages ethical digital habits

- Offers tools to continue conversations at home
- Builds emotional intelligence and self-advocacy in children
- Encourages kind and thoughtful online behavior
- Includes story-based context that makes abstract tech concepts relatable

Empowering Digital Citizens Through Story

The Mauled Mage Education Guide is more than just a teaching aid, it’s a complete SEL and digital citizenship curriculum wrapped in an engaging, age-appropriate adventure. By anchoring digital literacy and anti-cyberbullying lessons in a fantasy narrative, it offers educators and parents a powerful framework for building empathy, resilience, and responsible digital behavior.

It doesn't just teach students what to do, it shows them why it matters.