Books like Choose Your Own Adventure - Mystery of the Secret Room by Ellen Kushner
When great‑aunt Celia leaves, the protagonist inherits her odd old house and a cryptic note. Inside a secret room are three boxes labeled PAST, FUTURE, and NEVER, each offering a different path. Choosing one sends the reader to a new story path—perhaps battling a griffin, confronting a medieval warrior, or learning to wield time magic. The story unfolds through reader decisions, allowing countless daring adventures with each read.
First publish date: November 1, 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ellen Kushner
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