The Chase Challenge Book
An Interactive Adventure Workbook Inspired by The Chase
120 pages of creative challenges, story expansions, decision-making puzzles, and screen-free fun that helps kids dive deeper into the world of Speedo and Chaser.
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The Chase Challenge Book
The Chase Challenge Book is an immersive creative writing and critical thinking workbook designed as a companion to the Caribbean adventure The Chase by Ashlee Cox.
Created for young readers and aspiring writers, this 120-page challenge book fosters empathy and resourcefulness through story-continuation prompts, role-playing scenarios, and design challenges.
It is a premier screen-free resource for parents and educators looking to deepen a child's connection to literature and imaginative play.
Deepen the Adventure: About The Chase Challenge Book
If you loved The Chase, you’re going to love exploring its world in a whole new way.
The Chase Challenge Book invites young readers to step inside the story, become part of it, and expand their imagination with interactive writing, strategic thinking, and creative visuals inspired by the book.
This isn’t a “boring worksheet” — it’s a hands-on adventure companion built around the story of Speedo’s wild chase with Chaser.
Activity books like this boost engagement, problem-solving, storytelling skills, and creativity through fun, immersive tasks — perfect for learning while playing.
They are more than entertainment, helping kids and young teens build:
📌 Creative writing and narrative skills
📌 Critical thinking and problem-solving
📌 Imagination and artistic expression
📌 Screen-free focus and engagement
That makes it ideal for:
- Home fun and quiet time
- Classroom enrichment
- Story clubs and reading groups
- Gift ideas for young explorers of fiction
Creative Writing Challenges & Narrative Immersive Play
Paperback
Details
Pages: 120
Dimensions : 8.5 x 11 inches
This challenge book, inspired by the story "The Chase" encourages readers to engage deeply with the narrative, foster critical thinking, and reduce screen time.
How to Use
- Complete the Story Continuation Challenge by free-writing five scenes directly from the book to extend the adventure.
- Use the "What Would You Do?" section to step into the protagonist's (Speedo's) shoes, make choices, and practice decision-making skills.
- Follow the steps in the "Design Your Own Trap To Outsmart Chaser" activity to create a safe trap for the goat, promoting resourcefulness.
- Use the Diary Section prompts to imagine and describe a typical day in the lives of both the boy (Speedo) and the goat (Chaser), fostering empathy.
- Bring your imagination to life in the "Draw Your Own Chase Scenes" section, using unique prompts to interpret the story visually.
From Ashlee
I designed this Challenge book as a fun companion to The Chase e-book, where the reader gets to immerse themselves even deeper in the narrative, challenging them on what they would do in similar situations.
A Screen-Free Tool for Critical Thinking and Empathy
This book is for those seeking to unplug from technology and engage in imaginative, thought-provoking activities inspired by "The Chase."
- Story Continuation Challenge: Free-writing prompts for aspiring young authors to extend the 'The Chase' universe.
- Decision-Making Scenarios: The "What Would You Do?" section for practicing real-world logic, while utilising literary comprehension through play.
- Engineering & Resourcefulness: The "Design Your Own Trap" activity to foster STEM-style thinking.
- Empathy Building: The "Diary Section" to explore different character perspectives (Boy vs. Goat).
- Visual Storytelling: "Draw Your Own Chase Scenes" to bridge the gap between text and art.
