The Web Trap: A tech obsession fairytale

By Casper Pieters

What if the most beautiful world your enter... refuses to let you leave?

The Web Trap - A Tech Obsession Fairytale follows Bindi as her best friend Maddy receives the DreamWalker VR for her thirteenth birthday and becomes unresponsive, slipping into a catatonic state. While doctors struggle, Bindi's brother Beam probes the system and believes Maddy has trapped herself inside a personalised, isolating metaverse. With time running out, Bindi, Beam, and friends must decide whether to enter the virtual world themselves, risking their own minds and entrapment. Inside, they confront illusion, loneliness, and the pull of digital perfection.

The companion Activity Guide extends the story into meaningful learning, offering ready-to-use questions and hands-on, zero-tech activities that help young readers reflect on tech use, relationships, and balance. It supports parents, educators, and librarians in turning the adventure into practical conversations and real-world understanding.

Can they rescue Maddy and learn to escape the web themselves?

"My daughter read The Web Trap for her book club and couldn't stop talking about it. It's a fantastic book that not only entertains but also educates about online safety. A must-read for in-betweens." - Laura D., Parent

"As an educator, The Web Trap has been a fantastic resource for sparking meaningful conversations and critical thinking among my students about the impact of technology on their lives. The chapter questions provoke deep thinking, and the activities guide encourages active engagement and reflection on their digital habits. It's a compelling tool for teaching the importance of balancing virtual interactions with real-world relationships. Highly recommend for any upper elementary and middle school curriculum looking to integrate themes of technology and personal development." - Ms. Angela Richardson, Middle School Teacher

"The Web Trap is a gem of a book. As an educator, I'm impressed by how it balances an exciting story with teaching about the digital world. It's engaging, educational, and exactly what we need more of for this age group." - Steve M., Elementary School Principal

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GW39TGYH
• ISBN13: 9798254513346
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"