Target Audience

For children 5 years of age to pre-teen, and any age interested in the theme of bullying.

Story Summary

Tale tells of numbers 0-9 trapped at the bottom of a pit for...forever. Over time Number 9 starts to exhibit signs of bullying. As time passes, and other numbers don't stand up to 9, he becomes meaner and meaner.

At the bottom of the rung is Little Zero. Over time everyone follows 9's suit, and also begin to degrade Little Zero. However, finally, when 9 starts to request the removal of Little Zero, other numbers finally stand up to 9.

In fury 9 hits a wall, knocking rocks loose, and thereby blocking off the exit to the room with food and water supply. In desperation, the numbers finally figure out a way to get out of the pit, but their plans are to no avail; the pit is just too deep.

At that point, one of life's ironical little twists occurs, as a loser becomes a winner, and Little Zero saves the day.