Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet: D.B. Cooper and the Missing Money (Unsolved Case Files, 1)
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Book Synopsis: An ALA Top Ten Best Graphic Novel for Children A thrilling new graphic nonfiction series about real FBI cases, launching with a gripping, minute-by-minute account of the only unsolved airplane hijacking in the U.S.
CASE NO. 001: NORJAK
NOVEMBER 24, 1971 PORTLAND, OREGON
2:00 P.M. A man in his mid-forties, wearing a suit and overcoat, buys a ticket for Northwest Orient Airlines flight 305 bound for Seattle.
3:07 P.M. The man presents his demands: $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. If the demands are not met, he threatens to detonate the explosive device in his briefcase.
So begins the astonishing true story of the man known as D.B. Cooper, and the only unsolved airplane hijacking case in the United States. Comic panels, reproductions of documents from real FBI files, and photos from the investigation combine for a thrilling read for sleuths of all ages.
What better way to draw readers into nonfiction than through an exciting graphic novel? This series will appeal to readers of series such as Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales. Fans of history and whodunits, CSI-club kids, and graphic novel enthusiasts alike will be pulled in by the suspenseful, complex, and kid-appropriate cases in this series.
Sidebars provide fun facts about pre-2001 air travel, serial numbers on currency, airplane design, and more. Backmatter showcases period photos and primary source material in FBI archives.
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Experience the thrill of a real-life mystery with Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet: D.B. Cooper and the Missing Money. This gripping graphic nonfiction novel takes you minute-by-minute through the only unsolved airplane hijacking in the U.S., known as the Norjak case. Immerse yourself in the astonishing true story of D.B. Cooper, a man who disappeared with $200,000 in cash and four parachutes, leaving behind a mystery that has captivated the nation for decades.
Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet is not just an ordinary book, it's an ALA Top Ten Best Graphic Novel for Children. The captivating comic panels, reproduced documents from the real FBI files, and authentic photos from the investigation will keep readers of all ages on the edge of their seats. This thrilling graphic novel is perfect for history enthusiasts, mystery solvers, and graphic novel lovers alike.
Delve into the world of pre-2001 air travel with fascinating sidebars that provide fun facts about airplane design, serial numbers on currency, and more. Each turn of the page uncovers a new clue to the unsolved hijacking, allowing readers to become amateur detectives. Plus, the backmatter features period photos and primary source material from the FBI archives, making this book an educational and immersive experience.
Don't miss out on this suspenseful and kid-appropriate series that will leave you wanting more. Step into the shoes of an FBI agent and join the hunt for D.B. Cooper in Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet: D.B. Cooper and the Missing Money. Purchase your copy today and become a part of history in the making. Click here to order now!
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