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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... Ning's friend , " he says , extending his hand . " Please come in and sit down . " Mr. Sing ushers you into an opulent living room filled with antique Thai furniture and an impressive collection of carved wooden Buddhas . He waves you ...
... Ning's friend , " he says , extending his hand . " Please come in and sit down . " Mr. Sing ushers you into an opulent living room filled with antique Thai furniture and an impressive collection of carved wooden Buddhas . He waves you ...
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... Ning stands at the foot of the bed . The two men from the hired car stand next to her looking worried . " What , may I ask , " says Ning , seeing you awake , " were you trying to prove by jumping out of the car ? " " I thought we were ...
... Ning stands at the foot of the bed . The two men from the hired car stand next to her looking worried . " What , may I ask , " says Ning , seeing you awake , " were you trying to prove by jumping out of the car ? " " I thought we were ...
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... Ning directs you over to a small dock at the river's edge . " This dock belongs to a bird sanctuary , " Ning tells ... says drowsily . If you go to look for the source of the light , turn to page 103 . If you follow Ning's example and ...
... Ning directs you over to a small dock at the river's edge . " This dock belongs to a bird sanctuary , " Ning tells ... says drowsily . If you go to look for the source of the light , turn to page 103 . If you follow Ning's example and ...
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