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Books Based on Television Series
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles Adventure Novels
These are a series of 8 books based on the television series. In addition to the story they contain photographs from the television show, an historical note chapter, and a to find out more chapter. All were published by Random House.
The Reader Level is a reflection of when the reader could read the book independently. The number before the decimal is the U.S. school grade and the number after the decimal is the months into the year (based on a 9 month school year). These were assigned by the publisher.
The Mummy's Curse
- TV-1, 1992
- Adapted by Megan Stine and H. William Stine.
- Based on Egypt, May 1908 (Curse of the Jackal).
- ISBN: 0-679-82774-9
- Reader Level: 5.4
- Front cover tagline:
- Indy braves the wrath of the dead!
- Back cover teaser intro:
- Who dares disturb the peace of the mummy?
- Young Indiana Jones, that's who! He's been to the pyramids, he's traveled up the Nile to the Valley of the Kings, and now he's ready to enter a newly found tomb. But what about the curse over the tomb door? It promises fiery death to intruders!
- Indy survives, but the night guard isn't so lucky. His scorched body is discovered the next morning. Did the angry mummy exact its revenge? Or did someone alive and well have a motive for murder? Indy's determined to find out!
Field of Death
- TV-2, 1992
- Adapted by Les Martin.
- Based on Verdun, September 1916.
- ISBN: 0-679-82775-7
- Reader Level: 5.0
- Front cover tagline:
- Indy's trapped in a wartime nightmare …
- Back cover teaser intro:
- Young Indiana Jones will do anything to be where the action is!
- A new name, a new birth date, a new identity get him to France and right into the thick of World War I.
- As Corporal Henri Defense, a Belgian courier, Indy carries messages between two different wars: The safe war at staff headquarters, where generals plan battles on the maps. And the real war in the trenches of Verdun, where soldiers die in appalling numbers.
- Indy is horrified by what he sees. And he's desperate when he learns his wounded buddy, Remy, is being sent back to the trenches. How can he save Remy from certain death?
Safari Sleuth
- TV-3, 1992
- Adapted by A.L. Singer.
- Based on British East Africa, September 1909.
- ISBN: 0-679-82776-5
- Reader Level: 5.5
- Front cover tagline:
- A mystery lures Indy into the wild!
- Back cover teaser intro:
- Indy stalks adventure!
- Camping out in a tent in the African bush, being taught to shoot by ex-president Theodore Roosevelt, escaping a hungry lion, and eating fried wildebeest … What ten-year-old boy could ask for more?
- Young Indiana Jones could! Sure, he's having a great time, but when he hears about the fringe-eared oryx — a rare breed of antelope that Roosevelt just can't seem to find — he's determined to track it down!
- What Indy doesn't bargain for is the mystery surrounding the oryx, the danger involved in finding it, or just how far his search will take him …
The Secret Peace
- TV-4, 1992
- Adapted by William McCay.
- Based on Austria, March 1917.
- ISBN: 0-679-82777-3
- Reader Level: 5.3
- Front cover tagline:
- Can Indy survive a mission to end the Great War?
- Back cover teaser intro:
- One tough job!
-
Wanted: Spy to cross enemy lines, escort two princes in disguise to Austrian
emperor in Vienna.
Object: Obtain secret letter for French Prime Minister.
Goal: Early end to World War I.
Obstacles: Reckless traveling companions, enemy spies, secret police, ruthless kidnappers, etc.
Requirements: Speak French and German. Work and play well with others. Must be cunning, fast on feet, good driver. Strong nerves a definite plus.
- Only one person can do this job: Young Indiana Jones!
Trek of Doom
- TV-5, 1992
- Adapted by Les Martin.
- Based on German East Africa, December 1916.
- ISBN: 0-679-83237-8
- Reader Level: 5.3
- Front cover tagline:
- Indy's enemy is more deadly than bullets!
- Back cover teaser intro:
- Indy battles an invisible foe!
- The chance to drive the Germans out of Africa sounds like a dream to Young Indiana Jones and his pal, Remy. Not only are they leaving the nightmare of the war in Europe, but they're suddenly officers. Their luck seems too good to be true … And it is!
- Major Boucher, their commanding officer, is a stickler for discipline. And he can't stand Indy.
- But when Indy's company goes on an expedition across the continent, the major is only part of the problem. Indy discovers a killer much more powerful than German gunfire. One by one the killer picks off its victims — black, white; officer, soldier; young, old. It takes many forms, but it adds up to one thing … disease!
- Maybe Indy can survive Major Boucher, but what about the unseen killer?
Revolution!
- TV-6, 1992
- Adapted by Gavin Scott.
- Based on Petrograd, July 1917.
- ISBN: 0-679-83238-6
- Reader Level: 5.3
- Front cover tagline:
- Russia's afire! Will Indy get burned?
- Back cover teaser intro:
- A good spy and a good friend — can Indy be both?
- Young Indiana Jones is in Russia, where there's just been a revolution! The Russian people knocked the Czar off his throne. But now the Communists are threatening to take over. Will there be another revolution? When?
- The French embassy has spies all over the place trying to find out. Indy's stuck in the embassy basement decoding their reports, but he's dying to be an agent himself. He'll do anything to see action!
- His best chance is to pump his young Communist friends. Can Indy trick them into spilling the date of the uprising? Then he'll get the job he wants. He'll be a real spy! Maybe he can pull it off — but is he willing to betray his friends?
Race To Danger
- TV-7, 1993
- Adapted by Stephanie Calmenson.
- Based on Princeton, February 1916.
- ISBN: 0-679-84388-4
- Reader Level: 4.7
- Front cover tagline:
- Indy's revving up to solve a mystery!'
- Back cover teaser intro:
- Is Indy on a collision course?
- War is raging in Europe. Some Americans are worried, but in New Jersey, Young Indiana Jones's main concern is getting his date, Nancy, to the high school dance in style. Her dad says Indy can drive his snazzy foreign car. That is, if some genius can fix it!
- The quest for help leads Indy and Nancy to Thomas Edison's laboratories — just as a daring crime occurs. Intruders make off with Edison's top-secret plans for war machines and for his pet project - an electric car battery. And that's not all! They've got his ace scientist as well. The crooks steer the police down a dead-end street, but Nancy and Indy aren't fooled. Still … their schemes to track down the bad guys could backfire.
Prisoner of War
- TV-8, 1993
- Adapted by Les Martin.
- Based on The Somme, August 1916 and Germany, August 1916.
- ISBN: 0-679-84389-2
- Reader Level: 5.2
- Front cover tagline:
- Others have tried. And died. Can Indy escape?
- Back cover teaser intro:
- The Germans have Indy right where they want him — locked up!
- It's World War I. Indy's been captured and marched off to a grim prison camp. He isn't behind the barbed wire long before he's caught trying to tunnel out. The Germans send him to their most dreaded prison of all — Dusterstadt. The ancient stone fortress is an island towering above the swirling waters of the Danube River. no one has ever escaped — and lived!
- Indy's fellow prisoner is Captain Charles de Gaulle, a born leader and brilliant strategist. together they hatch a daring plan.
- Will it bring freedom … or death?
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles Novels
These are 4 books based on the television series. In addition to the story they contain an historical note chapter. The books were first published by Fantail Films and TV Tie-in, and reissued by Puffin Books. They were printed in England.
The River of Death
- 1993, 1995
- Adapted by Nicol Robinson
- Based on German East Africa 1916 and Congo 1917
- ISBN: 0-14-037834-0
- Back cover excerpt:
- Suddenly Indiana felt a sickening thud directly over his heart. He clasped his hand to his chest where the bullet had torn his shirt away.
- Back cover teaser intro:
- East Africa, 1916. Young Indiana Jones transfers from the front at Verdun to fight with the Belgians in Africa. The Great War has spread, bringing with it the chaos and fear that rack Europe. But here the German army has the upper hand and the Belgians desperately need new artillery to stave off defeat.
- So Indy is despatched on a dangerous journey to obtain new supplies. He treks across arid plains, hacks through dense jungles and sails down disease-ridden rivers. For Indiana, however, this mission of war takes on a new meaning when he meets a man of peace.
The Day of Destiny
- 1993, 1995
- Adapted by Nicol Robinson
- Based on Verdun, September 1916
- ISBN: 0-14-037835-9
- Back cover excerpt:
- It has become a question of honour: The fort must be recaptured, whatever the cost.
- Back cover teaser intro:
- Verdun 1916. Young Indiana Jones enlists as a courier in the Belgian Army. He witnesses at first-hand the many horrors of modern warfare: the bravery and the squalid trenches of the infantry men, the outdated tactics and the rich lifestyle of the officers.
- When Indy has to carry orders which will certainly mean many unnecessary deaths, he is faced with a stark choice. Does he disobey an order and face the consequences? Or does he deliver the order and watch his comrades die? For Indy, this is his Day of Destiny.
The Secret Treaty
- 1993, 1995
- Adapted by Nicol Robinson
- Based on Austria 1917
- ISBN: 0-14-090365-8
- Back cover excerpt:
- The stranger pulled a Luger pistol from his coat and jammed it into Indy's ribes. "Trust me," he said.
- Back cover teaser intro:
- Vienna 1917. A city of history, culture and treachery. Despatched by French Secret Service to Austria, Young Indiana Jones has a seemingly impossible mission — to end World War One.
- As battles rage on the Western Front, Indy now becomes involved in a secret war for peace, but his new task has many dangers. There are those who would prefer the war to continue, not least German Intelligence, who will stop at nothing to prevent Indy from delivering his letter of hope.
The Rule of Russia
- 1993, 1995
- Adapted by Nicol Robinson
- Based on Petrograd, July 1917
- ISBN: 0-14-090366-6
- Back cover excerpt:
- "Our demands are simple," Lenin continued. "We want peace for our soldiers. We want bread for our workers. We want land for our peasants! Now!"
- Back cover teaser intro:
- Russia 1917. It's summer and revolution is in the air. After years of tyrannical rule, the Tsar has been overthrown. But who will control the chaos now the old order has gone? Young Indiana Jones is sent to Petrograd to find out.
- As an 'adviser' to the French Embassy, it is Indy's duty to keep his commanders informed of all Bolshevik activities. However, as a good companion of leading communists, Sergei and Irena, Indy's friendship should prevail — but will it, when put to the test?
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles Choose Your Own Adventure Books
These are a series of 8 books based on the television series. The format of the books allow the reader at various points in the book to make choices of what to read next which results in different stories and endings. In addition to the story they contain a glossary chapter, and a suggested reading chapter. All of the books were written by Richard Brightfield and published by Bantam Books. They had cover art by George Tsui and interior illustrations by Frank Bolle. The Reader Level for all was 5, age 10 and up.
The Valley of the Kings
- Book 1
- Egypt, May 1908
- Adapted from Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal
- Copyright 1992
- ISBN: 0-553-29756-2
- Back cover teaser lines:
- The curse of an ancient tomb...
- The fabled City of Flowers...
- A nighttime trip up the Nile...
- A secret passage inside an ancient pyramid...and
- A lesson about archaeology...
- Back cover summary:
- These are only some of the adventures you will have as young Indiana Jones.
- The year is 1908, and you are traveling with your parents, Professor Henry and Anna Jones, and your tutor, Helen Seymour. Your father is about to give a series of lectures in Egypt. There you will explore the ancient land of the pharaohs and get to meet many famous figures in history, among them Lawrence of Arabia and famed archaeologist Howard Carter.
- Will you encounter a cursed tomb? Or will you make an astounding archaeological discovery? Only you, as Indiana Jones, can choose your own adventure.
South of the Border
- Book 2
- Mexico, March 1916
- Adapted from Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal
- Copyright 1992
- ISBN: 0-553-29757-0
- Back cover teaser lines:
- A train hijacked by Mexican revolutionaries...
- A vast desert surrounded by enemies...
- A crash landing of military biplane...
- A desperate attack against a well-armed fortress...and
- A lesson in the corruption of power...
- Back cover summary:
- These are only some of the adventures you will have as young Indiana Jones.
- The year is 1916, and you are on spring break, traveling with your cousin Frank. On the U.S.-Mexico border, you become involved in the Mexican Revolution. You also get to meet many famous figures in history, including Pancho Villa, General Pershing, and George S. Patton.
- Will you survive the firing squad? Or will you become a key participant in the Mexican Revolution? Only you, as Indiana Jones, can choose your own adventure.
Revolution in Russia
- Book 3
- Petrograd, July 1917
- Adapted from Petrograd, July 1917
- Copyright 1992
- ISBN: 0-553-29784-8
- Back cover teaser lines:
- A dangerous voyage in U-boat infested waters...
- Dodging sniper fire during a political uprising...
- On hand for a historical speech by Lenin...
- An attempt to overthrow the provisional government...and
- A lesson in politics and the desire for change...
- Back cover summary:
- These are only some of the adventures you will have as young Indiana Jones.
- The year is 1917, and you are traveling through Russia, working as an undercover spy for the French embassy. There you will experience life during wartime, and political chaos and debate. You'll also get to meet many famous figures in history, such as Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution, and the famous reporter John Reed.
- Will you continue your career as a spy? Or will you be caught by reactionaries and get swept up in the Russian Revolution? Only you, as Indiana Jones, can choose your own adventure.
Masters of the Louvre
- Book 4
- Paris, July 1908
- Adapted from Paris, July 1908
- Copyright 1992
- ISBN: 0-553-29969-7
- Back cover teaser lines:
- A race across the rooftops of Paris...
- The cafés of France after dark...
- A free-for-all at the Moulin Rouge...
- An guided tour through the galleries of the Louvre...and
- A lesson in the meaning of art...
- Back cover summary:
- These are only some of the adventures you will have as young Indiana Jones.
- The year is 1908, and you are in Paris, traveling with your parents, Professor Henry and Anna Jones, and your tutor, Miss Helen Seymour. While sightseeing, you become involved with the artists whose latest art movement will soon sweep the globe. You'll also get to meet many famous figures in history, such as Pablo Picasso, Degas, Georges Braque, Henri Rousseau, and Norman Rockwell.
- Will you solve the humorous mix-up of a cubist painting? Or will you join a group of artists who changed the way we see the world? Only you, as Indiana Jones, can choose your own adventure.
African Safari
- Book 5
- British East Africa, September 1909
- Adapted from British East Africa, September 1909
- Copyright 1993
- ISBN: 0-553-29953-0
- Back cover teaser lines:
- On safari with President Theodore Roosevelt...
- Captured by a warlike nomadic tribe...
- Charged by a man-eating hippopotamus...
- Riding on a train through the African savannah...and
- Learning a lesson in the relationship between man and nature...
- Back cover summary:
- These are only some of the adventures you will have as young Indiana Jones.
- The year is 1909, and you and your parents are traveling through British East Africa, invited to spend time on a friend's coffee plantation. When you arrive, you join a safari searching for incredibly rare fringe-eared oryx — and soon become involved in a very dangerous hunt. You'll also get to meet larger-than-life President Theodore Roosevelt, peaceful Kikuyu tribesmen, and the warlike Maasai.
- Will you be bitten by poisonous snakes? Or will you find the fringe-eared oryx and save it from extinction? Only you, as Indiana Jones, can choose your own adventure.
Behind the Great Wall
- Book 6
- Peking, March 1910
- Adapted from Peking, March 1910
- Copyright 1993
- ISBN: 0-553-56103-0
- Back cover teaser lines:
- Witness the building of the Great Wall of China...
- Journey down the Hooghly River...
- Get captured by Chinese revolutionaries...
- Explore the Forbidden City...and
- Learning a lesson in Eastern medicine and ancient teachings...
- Back cover summary:
- These are only some of the adventures you will have as young Indiana Jones.
- The year is 1910, and you and your parents are traveling to China. There you'll become involved with thieves and revolutionaries, and catch a perilous case of typhoid. You'll also get to meet the boy emperor P'u-i, agents of the pro-democracy revolutionary underground, and the Chinese scholar Yen Fu.
- Will you die of a dreaded disease? Or will you be the first to explore the fabulous Forbidden City and meet the boy emperor? Only you, as Indiana Jones, can choose your own adventure.
The Roaring Twenties
- Book 7
- Chicago 1920
- Adapted from Chicago, April 1920 and Chicago May 1920
- Copyright 1993
- ISBN: 0-553-56348-3
- Back cover teaser lines:
- A high-speed car chase through the back streets of Chicago...
- Solve the mystery of a gangland assassination...
- The jazz clubs of Chicago after dark...
- Crime solving with the future "untouchable" Eliot Ness...and
- A lesson in the effects of racial prejudice...
- Back cover summary:
- These are only some of the adventures you will have as young Indiana Jones.
- The year is 1920 and you are a student, studing at the University of Chicago. There you'll be working in a restaurant after classes, and come up against some of the gangsters who have taken over the city, such as the notorious Al Capone and "Big Jim" Colosimo. You'll also become part of the jumping jazz scene in Chicago.
- Will you fall victim to organized crime? Or will you learn to jazz on your saxophone with the best musicians of the time? Only you, as Indiana Jones, can choose your own adventure.
The Irish Rebellion
- Book 8
- April 1916
- Adapted from Ireland, April 1916
- Copyright 1993
- ISBN: 0-553-56349-1
- Back cover teaser lines:
- Meet the playwright Sean O'Casey at the famous Abbey Theatre...
- Walk the streets of Dublin with the writer James Joyce...
- Become friends with the future prime minister of Ireland...
- Witness the struggle for Irish Independence...and
- Learn a lesson from the plight of the Irish people of the time...
- Back cover summary:
- These are only some of the adventures you will have as young Indiana Jones.
- The year is 1916, and you and your friend Remy are in Dublin, the capital of Ireland. There you look for a job to raise money for your travels, and you witness the struggle for Irish Independence. In the process, you get too meet many towering figures of Irish history, such as the writers James Joyce and Sean O'Casey, and the poet William Butler Yeats.
- Will you take a job as a British agent? Or will you become friends with members of the Irish underground? Only you, as Indiana Jones, can choose your own adventure.