Arresting Concerns
Behavior-Changing Narratives for Educational & Clinical Intervention
🌟 Behavior-Change Spotlight: Oh, Wishing Star
The Mission: A suspenseful mystery designed to highlight the weight of personal choices and moral courage. Behavioral Outcome: Encourages Consequence Mapping. Young readers learn to evaluate “right vs. wrong” in high-pressure situations.
Professional Review: A Thrilling Lesson in Moral Courage
“V. R. Duin has truly outdone herself… creating relatable, well-rounded characters like Jo-Joe, who possesses a keen sense of right and wrong. As the plot thickens, readers witness him grapple with tough decisions and seemingly unfair circumstances—making him an inspiring role model for young readers.”
— Howard Fellman (Advanced Review)
🌬️ Behavior-Change Spotlight: The Vane that Flew in Vain
The Mission: A social-emotional exploration of identity and independent thinking. Behavioral Outcome: Addresses herd mentality and peer pressure.
🌟 Behavior-Change Spotlight: A Cool Mule for Sara — Coming Soon!
The Mission: An allegory for human discrimination based on historical mule exclusion. Behavioral Outcome: Designed to foster active inclusion and empathy. Currently in final editing for Ingram release.
Official Authority Notice: Arresting Concerns™ and its associated characters are protected trademarks of V.R. Duin.
🎓 Educational Orders: These behavior-changing narratives are available for bulk purchase for clinical and school settings.