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Max and The Mysterious Light: Finding the Off Switch
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General Juvenile FictionScience Fiction
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Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 28 2025
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.12 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
What happens when the screen bites back?
Eight-year-old Max loves exploring his big backyard and learning about animals. But lately, he's been captured by a thrilling, high-score obsession. The dazzling, flashing world of video games has pulled him in, and his parents are desperate to find the off switch.
When a mysterious fire rainbow pulls Max into a strange, luminous world made of glowing pixels and swirling code, he quickly realizes this isn't a game. He's faced with a shadowy figure known as Dr. Dopamine, an evil genius who uses magnetic apps and tiny traps to keep kids glued to their screens.
Alone, Max is losing the battle against this invisible screen addiction. But hope arrives in the form of unlikely guides-a wise owl, a clever fox, and an ancient turtle-who show Max that the courage he needs isn't found in a digital weapon, but in the power of his faith and self-control.
In this thrilling Christian middle grade adventure (Ages 8-12 / Grades 3-7), kids will learn:
- Max's Brain Hacks: Practical ways to turn off the pings and dings and escape the screen trap.
- The Power of Focus: How to stay on the right path when life feels like a thorny maze or a sticky swamp.
- Faith Over FOMO: Discovering that true bravery comes from trusting God's plan and finding joy in His real-world wonders.
- Connection Over Pixels: Why real-world hugs and family adventures are better than a thousand online friends.
Max and the Mysterious Light is a necessary conversation starter for families dealing with the pressures of technology. Perfect for fans of Through the Tablet Glass, Secret Agent 6th Grader, and Trapped in a Video Game.
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