{"product_id":"the-mauled-mage-casper-pieters-9798250551977","title":"The Mauled Mage: A Tale of Courage against Online Cruelty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mauled Mage - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eA gripping middle-grade adventure about cyberbullying, courage, and digital responsibility.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a quiet classmate becomes the target of cruel online attacks, Beam refuses to ignore it. Lee is being mauled in the digital shadows, mocked, excluded, and humiliated behind screens. Rumours spread fast. Screenshots disappear. No one wants to get involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Beam digs deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat he uncovers forces him to make a choice: stay silent and stay safe, or stand up and risk becoming a target himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending fast-paced storytelling with real-world relevance, \u003cb\u003eThe Mauled Mage\u003c\/b\u003e explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe emotional impact of cyberbullying\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power of bystanders becoming upstanders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complexity of digital friendships\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe courage it takes to seek help\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthical decision-making in online spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for ages 9-12, this relatable tech-age adventure helps young readers recognise manipulation, understand consequences, and act with empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a lecture about digital safety.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a story that shows why it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpper primary classrooms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchool and public libraries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomeschool study units\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents wanting meaningful tech conversations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart the conversation every young digital citizen needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTestimonials\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I liked that it felt real. The way the messages spread and how no one wanted to get involved. That's exactly what happens. It made me think about what I would actually do.\" \u003c\/i\u003eEmily T., 13 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This book opened a conversation we'd been avoiding. My son saw himself in the characters and finally talked about what's really happening in his group chats. It's honest without being overwhelming.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Sarah M., Parent \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"As a parent, I appreciated that it doesn't preach. It tells a compelling story and lets kids draw their own conclusions. The discussion that followed was thoughtful and surprisingly deep.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Daniel K., Melbourne \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"My daughter read it in one sitting. What stayed with her wasn't just the bullying storyline, but the idea of being an upstander. She's more aware now of how small online choices matter.\" \u003c\/i\u003eAisha R., Parent of two girls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Casper Pieters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250551977\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Casper Pieters","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49172309147903,"sku":"9798250551977","price":15.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-mauled-mage-casper-pieters-9798250551977","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}