You Choose: Great Escapes
Set of 4 titles
Are you being held as a prisoner of war? Or is your unit trapped by the enemy with no way out? Either way, you must plot a daring escape. You'll need a solid plan, trusted accomplices, complete secrecy, and a whole lot of luck. Test your wits with these thrilling interactive books that allow you to control the success of your escape and ultimately, your fate. Complete with stories based on historical accounts and war-time scenarios, nonfiction back matter, and multiple outcomes, see if you can find your way to freedom in You Choose: Great Escapes!
Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 5 |
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Reading Level | Grade 3 |
Dewey Number | FIC |
Lexile | 560L-750L |
ATOS Reading Level | |
Guided Reading Level | U-W |
Language | English |
Publisher | Capstone |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | S24CAPS28 |
Copyright | 2024 |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Dimensions | 5.25 x 7.5 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
SLJ Review of You Choose: Great Escapes
These titles give students the chance to participate vicariously in some of the greatest escapes in history. An introduction sets the scene, then the book has readers choose one of three characters to follow, making more than a dozen choices to try and escape. Each character and setting is based on “historical accounts and war-time scenarios.” Illustrations and photos show the setting and some of the historical figures involved. Suggested reading and Internet sites for further investigation are offered. Other extras include maps of key locations, lists of key events, a bibliography, and a glossary. Besides the opportunity to explore each of the possible choices within the narrative, there are also a few additional scenarios suggested in “Other Paths to Explore.” VERDICT Would work well with social studies units but would also be a perfect introduction to history through the lure of “choose your own adventure” style presentation.