The first choose your
own adventure cache started back in Fort Collins, Colorado. You can
read about it here, GCV1E1
PLEASE NOTE, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO
FINDING THE FINAL CACHE. YOU WILL NEED THIS TO FIND THE FINAL. YOU
WILL UNDERSTAND AFTER YOU FIND THE FIRST
WAYPOINT.
I have chosen eight books
from different genres. Depending on what kind of book you choose
will depend on how you find the cache. You only need to choose one
book to find the cache. However, in the spirit of a choose your own
adventure, THERE WILL BE DEAD ENDS!!! Fear not, you will still find
the cache with some perseverance. In the event that the book you
choose is checked out just move to another book.
Pick your favorite genre of
books and find the book. If it is gone, pick another book. The
directions for each book are listed below. Typically you will need
to find the chapter numbers I select and do some math to get the
call number for the cache. The cache has a four-digit call number
and it is filed under the author code COV in the non-fiction
section. Good luck and one last note, I have read almost every one
of these books and highly recommend all of them in case you like
reading. So without delay, start your
adventure!!!
Horror
Many consider Stephen King to
be the master of horror. I have read nearly all of his books and I
concur with this statement. The book you are seeking is SKELETON
CREW BY STEPHEN KING. This is a collection of short stories and
some of his best are right here for you to read.
You must find the contents page, this is where your choice begins.
Each short story has a name followed by the page number. Find the
page numbers for the two short stories listed then follow the
direction. Your choices are as follows.
1. THE MIST + THE MAN WHO
WOULD NOT SHAKE HANDS= ADD THE PAGE NUMBERS TOGETHER THEN SUBTRACT
200.5. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
2. MRS. TODD’S SHORTCUT
+ THE MONKEY= ADD THE PAGE NUMBERS TOGETHER THEN SUBTRACT 200.5.
THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
3. WORD PROCESSOR OF THE GODS
+ THE REAPER’S IMAGE= ADD THE PAGE NUMBERS TOGETHER THEN
SUBTRACT 400.5. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
Science Fiction
Easily the best twist to
a plot I have ever read is in this book. This book is on my top ten
favorite books of all time. You have to read this book even if you
are not a big fan of sci-fi. You are looking for ENDER’S GAME
by ORSON SCOTT CARD.
Find the contents page, this is where your adventure begins. Each
chapter has a name followed by the page number. Find the page
numbers for the chapters listed then follow the
directions.
1. PETER X LAUNCH =
MULTIPLY THE CHAPTER NUMBERS THEN ADD 1.5. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU
TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
2. DRAGON – THIRD=
SUBTRACT EXACTLY AS SHOWN THEN ADD .5. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO
THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
CLASSICS
My senior high school teacher made us
read classics the entire year. I thought they would be a drag but
instead I loved every book I read. This book was one of my
favorites. You are looking for THE THREE MUSKETEERS BY ALEXANDRE
DUMAS.
The particular copy that the library owns is a hardcover with
illustrations. Find the contents page and then after that find the
illustrations contents page. Each illustration has a name followed
by a page number. For this adventure, you will need to find the
pictures then answer some questions about the
pictures.
1.HE BROKE HIS SWORD ACROSS HIS KNEE= HOW
MANY SWORDS ARE IN THIS PICTURE? DO NOT COUNT THE SCABBARDS, ONLY
SWORDS. TAKE THE NUMBER OF SWORDS AND MULTIPLY IT BY 27. TAKE THE
SUM AND ADD 1.5. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
2.BUCKINGHAM DID NOT EVEN TURN HIS HEAD=
HOW MANY ANIMALS ARE IN THIS PICTURE? TAKE THE NUMBER OF HORSES AND
MULTIPLY BY 1OO. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
FANTASY
it is with great sadness that the author of this amazing
saga has passed. He was unable to finish the 12th and final book,
but his notes were preserved and another author will finish the
book. If you enjoy epic stories on the scale of THE LORD OF THE
RINGS, then this book is for you. You are looking for NEW SPRING
THE NOVEL BY ROBERT JORDON. This book is actually the prequel to
the WHEEL OF TIME SAGA but if you are going tackle this whole
series, you will want to read this book.
Find the contents page. On the left hand side of the page there are
the chapter numbers followed by the chapter name and then on the
right is the page number. For this adventure, you must find the
CHAPTER NUMBER that correlates with the chapter
name.
1. IT FINISHES X JUST BEFORE DAWN= MULTIPLY THE CHAPTER
NUMBERS TOGETHER. SUBTRACT .5 FROM THE SUM. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU
TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD END!
2. IT BEGINS X ENTERING HOME= MULTIPLY THE CHAPTER NUMBERS
TOGETHER. ADD 50.5 TO THE SUM. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE
OR A DEAD END!
3. INTO CANLUUM X THE DEEPS= MULTIPLY THE CHAPTER NUMBERS
TOGETHER. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
ROMANCE
Nicholas Sparks has been making a name
for himself recently with at least two books made into movies. I
have not read this book but I did see the movie and my wife read
the book and recommends it. You are looking for THE NOTEBOOK BY
NICHOLAS SPARKS.
Your adventure begins by finding the copyright page. This is
typically one of the first pages of the book, before contents and
all that. Every book has this
page.
1.
Find the original copyright for this book. This will be the first
date listed. DIVIDE THE COPYRIGHT BY 16. SUBTRACT 15.25 FROM THE
SUM. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
2.Find the second
copyright for this book. This will be the second date listed.
DIVIDE THE COPYRIGHT BY 20. ADD 50.25 TO THE SUM. THE TOTAL WILL
TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
MYSTERY
There has been no equal to the mastery of mystery than
Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes has always fascinated people with
his wit and brilliance. And let us not forget his faithful sidekick
DR. Watson. You are looking for THE CLASSIC ILLUSTRATED SHERLOCK
HOLMES BY SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE. No mystery cache would be
complete without a mystery
book.
1. How many pages does this book have? TAKE THE NUMBER OF
PAGES AND DIVIDE BY 100. NOW ADD 100 TO THE SUM. THE TOTAL WILL
TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
2. Where does Sherlock Holmes reside? The name is on the
cover of the book, two words. How many letters are there total in
the name? TAKE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF LETTERS AND MULTIPLY BY 10.
SUBTRACT .5 FROM THE SUM. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A
DEAD END!
JUVENILE
FICTION
The list of books would not be complete without one of the
most famous young adult books written to date. I have read the
entire series and I must say it turned out to be pretty darn good.
You are looking for none other than HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S
STONE BY J.K. ROWLING. This adventure will require just a itsy
bitsy amount of reading.
1. chapter 5, page 66. There is a list of required garments
for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. ADD THE AMOUNT
OF REQUIRED GARMENTS TOGETHER. ADD 100 TO THE SUM. THE TOTAL WILL
TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
2. Chapter 5, page 67. There is a list of Other Equipment
that Harry needs. ADD THE AMOUNT OF REQUIRED ITEMS TOGETHER. ADD
100.5 TO THE SUM. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
3. Where does harry live? You can find out on the very
first page of chapter one. His address is #_ Pivet drive. Take the
number and add 105.5. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A
DEAD END!
CHILDREN
My second grade teacher introduced this book to me and I
have always loved the book. I cannot wait to give it to my kids so
that they may solve the mystery of the missing feast. This is a
great book for people of all ages and I recommend it to anyone. You
are looking for THE ELEVENTH HOUR BY GRAEME
BASE.
1. Find the page where the animals are playing cards. Look
at the cards that the swan is holding. ADD THE TOTAL OF THE CARDS
SHOWN, ACE COUNTING AS 1. ADD 100.5 TO THE SUM. THE TOTAL WILL TAKE
YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
2. Find the page where the animals are playing snakes and
ladders. Around the border of the page you will see pairs of dice.
On the top middle pair of dice, what total is showing? TAKE THAT
NUMBER AND MULTIPLY BY 10. SUBTRACT .5 FROM THE SUM. THE TOTAL WILL
TAKE YOU TO THE CACHE OR A DEAD
END!
If you have made it this
far, I hope you are not so scared you decide not to do the cache.
Remember, you only need to pick one book to find the cache, and if
you pick the right challenge, you could find the cache on the first
try. I hope everyone enjoys this cache. I did spend a lot of time
putting this together so please be respectful of the cache. I also
made the cache container and had the artwork done by a friend. Good
luck and cache on!