Spring 2024

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!

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Title   ATOS Format Qty
You Choose: Great Escapes (4 titles) NEW
Can You Survive a Civil War Escape? NEW
Can You Survive a Revolutionary War Escape? NEW
Can You Survive a World War I Escape? NEW
Can You Survive a World War II Escape? NEW
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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Dewey Number FIC
Lexile 560L-750L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level U-W
Language English
Publisher Capstone
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.