The Case of the Silk KingThe 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? |
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... Leonard Farce . Mr. Farce grills you in detail about the contents of the envelope and your strange phone call tonight . " That was all that came - the money , the ticket , and the news article on Thompson ? " You nod . " Have you had ...
... Leonard Farce . Mr. Farce grills you in detail about the contents of the envelope and your strange phone call tonight . " That was all that came - the money , the ticket , and the news article on Thompson ? " You nod . " Have you had ...
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... Leonard Farce is going to have some explaining to do , you think . But that afternoon the phone is silent . Farce doesn't call you until the next day . " I'm sorry , " he tells you , " but this case is of utmost importance to our ...
... Leonard Farce is going to have some explaining to do , you think . But that afternoon the phone is silent . Farce doesn't call you until the next day . " I'm sorry , " he tells you , " but this case is of utmost importance to our ...
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... Leonard Farce stands casually off in a corner , looking as if he's been a tourist all his life . Finally , a few ... Leonard Farce yet . When he does , the effect is immediate . He stops short , throws you an angry glance , and whirls ...
... Leonard Farce stands casually off in a corner , looking as if he's been a tourist all his life . Finally , a few ... Leonard Farce yet . When he does , the effect is immediate . He stops short , throws you an angry glance , and whirls ...
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