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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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Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of real FBI cases with Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet: D.B. Cooper and the Missing Money! This gripping graphic novel recounts the suspenseful details of the only unsolved airplane hijacking in U.S. history. Join the adventure and uncover the mystery of D.B. Cooper as you dive into this graphic nonfiction series that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Step back in time to November 24, 1971, in Portland, Oregon, where a mysterious man known as D.B. Cooper boards a Northwest Orient Airlines flight bound for Seattle. Witness the tension escalate as he makes his daring demands for $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. Experience the heart-pounding moments as the story unfolds in a minute-by-minute account, leaving readers captivated till the very end.
Engage young sleuths and history buffs with this ALA Top Ten Best Graphic Novel for Children, perfect for fans of Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales. Transport readers into the world of fascinating FBI cases through compelling comic panels, real FBI files, and investigative photos. Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the complexities of this electrifying case and be a part of the ultimate mystery-solving experience!
Are you ready to embark on a journey into the intriguing world of real-life detective work? Dive into the spine-tingling pages of Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet: D.B. Cooper and the Missing Money and unleash your inner investigator today!
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