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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1986
The Case of the Silk King
Written by Shannon Gilligan
Part of the Choose Your Own Adventure series
Unravel the mystery of a vanished businessman in Asia. Will you solve the case or become the next target?
3.6/5 Goodreads · 171 ratings
144 pages
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Bookroo's summary
As a young detective, a mysterious package sends you to Thailand to uncover the fate of the missing 'Silk King,' Jim Thompson. With $2,000, a plane ticket, and a cryptic newspaper clipping in hand, you dive into a world of intrigue. In 1967, Thompson vanished without a trace, leaving behind whispers of CIA ties. As you navigate the bustling streets of Bangkok, you're not alone in your quest. Who else is on the trail? Can you solve the mystery before becoming the next victim? Your choices will determine the outcome in this thrilling adventure.
From the publisher
The Case of the Silk King by Shannon Gilligan takes YOU on a detective-style adventure as you explore Asia for the missing “Silk King,” Jim Thompson. 9-12 year old readers will journey to Bangkok, Thailand, following a lead received in a mysterious package containing $2,000, a plane ticket, and a strange newspaper clipping. Choose Your Own Adventure The Case of the Silk King is an interactive adventure book in which YOU decide what happens next. In 1967, Jim Thompson, a famous businessman with connections to the CIA, went missing in Malaysia. You are a detective with an eye for a good case, so hopping a plane to Asia isn’t out of the ordinary. When you land, will you find that you’re not the only one on the case? Who kidnapped Jim Thompson? Will you be next?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 780L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5
- F&P level
- ~S
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2006
- First published
- January 1, 1986
- Publisher
- Choose Your Own Adventure
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781933390147
- OCLC
- 71843738
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