The Crawl Space
The Crawl Space by Arthur Mills isn't just a book; it's an adventure that pulls young readers into its pages, transforming them from spectators into active participants in a narrative that challenges their decisions and shapes the story's outcome.
Set within the eerie confines of a seemingly ordinary school, this interactive tale follows three notorious bullies known as The Unholy Three. As they navigate the dark corridors and hidden spaces in their school, young readers are invited to make choices that will affect the characters' paths and learn valuable lessons about the consequences of bullying. Illustrated with gripping artwork that brings the spooky setting to life, "The Crawl Space" serves as a powerful tool for parents and educators to discuss the importance of empathy, kindness, and the impacts of bullying with children. This book doesn't just tell a story-it asks questions, challenges perceptions, and offers young readers the chance to change the outcome through their choices. Each decision leads to different consequences, making readers think twice about the power of their actions. The Crawl Space can be read repeatedly with multiple endings, providing new lessons and insights with each journey through its pages. Ideal for children aged 8 to 16, this book combines the thrill of a ghost story with the real-world issue of bullying. It is a compelling read for children and a valuable resource for discussing how we treat others. Dive into The Crawl Space and see where your choices will lead you Why did Mills write The Crawl Space?Mills decided to write The Crawl Space because, in his youth, he didn't like adults making decisions for him. He tried to escape into the world of books, only to find authors were as controlling as the adults in his life. Authors force their readers to read linearly with no interaction with the story. Now that he is an author, he has vowed to let readers have control of the story. In The Crawl Space, readers have up to twenty-four choices and eleven possible endings. In addition, over eighty-five exciting illustrations accompany the story, representing every supernatural, terrifying, and bizarre experience the main characters endure before their weekend in a haunted middle school ends - dead or alive.
What are the professionals saying?Destined to please adults and kids alike, The Crawl Space is a hit among all generations. Tyler R. Tichelaar, the author of the award-winning Narrow Lives, states, "The Crawl Space is as much fun as the Choose Your Own Adventure books from when I was a kid. Beyond being a great adventure story, The Crawl Space teaches readers lessons about bullying and friendship and the difficult choices we all have to make in life."
How can The Crawl Space contribute to your personal and intellectual growth?Placing oneself in the shoes of bullies in an interactive story allows children and young adults to experience the consequences of negative actions firsthand. By navigating the repercussions and emotions tied to bullying behavior, readers gain empathy and insight into the pain caused. This experiential learning, coupled with witnessing the outcomes of their choices, can deter them from engaging in bullying. They internalize the moral lessons and recognize the importance of kindness and understanding in real-world interactions.
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