R. A. MontgomeryAdventure · Children's Books·1936–2014
Choose Your Own Adventure
Choose Your Own Adventure
Ongoing series · 28 booksAbout this series
Choose Your Own Adventure is the original interactive gamebook series created by Edward Packard and published by Bantam Books from 1979 to 1998. Each book is written in the second person, with the reader cast as the protagonist and making choices at the end of each page or chapter that branch the story toward one of many different endings. The series ran to 184 numbered entries, principally written by Edward Packard and R. A. Montgomery alongside a rotating cast of other authors.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best reading order for the Choose Your Own Adventure: Young Readers series?
The books in the Choose Your Own Adventure: Young Readers series can be read in any order, as each story is self-contained and does not rely on previous entries for plot or character development. Readers can pick up any book that interests them and enjoy a complete adventure.
Are there any adaptations of the Choose Your Own Adventure: Young Readers series?
The Choose Your Own Adventure concept, including titles from the Young Readers series, has been adapted into various interactive digital games and apps, allowing for a similar decision-making experience on different platforms.
How does the Choose Your Own Adventure: Young Readers series differ from other interactive books?
This series is notable for its direct second-person narration, placing the reader directly into the role of the protagonist and making every choice feel immediate. The multiple branching storylines and numerous endings encourage re-reading to explore all possible outcomes.