Description
| Product ID: | 9781913630263 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Game Over |
| Authors: | Author: Mark Wheeller |
| Page Count: | 72 |
| Subjects: | True stories: general, True stories, True crime, True stories of heroism, endurance and survival, Plays, playscripts, Violence and abuse in society, Educational strategies and policy, Personal and public health / health education, Digital and information technologies: Health and safety aspects, Digital Lifestyle and online world: consumer and user guides, True crime, True stories of heroism, endurance & survival, Plays, playscripts, Violence in society, Bullying & anti-bullying strategies, Personal & public health, Health & safety aspects of IT, Digital lifestyle |
| Description: | Game Over tells the harrowing story of teenager Breck Bednar, who was groomed over the internet and brutally murdered on 17 February 2014 by someone he met online. Game Over tells the harrowing true story of teenager Breck Bednar, who was groomed over the internet and brutally murdered on 17 February 2014 by a supposed ‘friend’ that he met online. Breck''s story is told in Mark''s potent verbatim style, using the words of his family, friends and the killer. It''s a shocking but deeply powerful play, with a unique 21st-century message. The play is particularly suitable for ‘socially distanced’ or online performances in students’ own homes and can be easily adapted to suit this medium. Suitable for: Key Stage 3/4, GCSE, BTEC, A-Level to adult “[A] chilling and harrowing tale, skilfully written using the words of Breck’s family, friends and his killer. It deals with the potentially disastrous effects of social media and how to keep safe online by recognising the signs of grooming and exploitation.” |
| Imprint Name: | Salamander Street Limited |
| Publisher Name: | Salamander Street Limited |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-07-02 |
