Behind the Great Wall

**Behind the Great Wall** is a thrilling entry in the Choose Your Own Adventure series, specifically crafted as a tie-in to George Lucas's popular ABC-TV series, *The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles*. Players step into the shoes of young Indiana Jones himself, journeying through China in the year 1910 alongside his family. The narrative immediately plunges you into a perilous adventure: from navigating encounters with dangerous thieves and political revolutionaries to confronting the very real threat of a perilous case of typhoid, the choices you make determine Indy's fate. The book even offers the tantalizing possibility of a historic encounter with the young Emperor himself, adding a rich layer of historical intrigue to the high-stakes journey. Richard Brightfield, a prolific and beloved author within the Choose Your Own Adventure universe, brings his signature blend of engaging storytelling and intricate branching narratives to "Behind the Great Wall." His mastery of the format is evident in the book's ability to seamlessly weave historical details from the *Young Indiana Jones* series with genuinely difficult moral and survival choices. This title stands out among his contributions not only for its popular licensed setting, but for Brightfield's skillful crafting of multiple compelling storylines and endings, ensuring high replayability and a truly immersive experience. It exemplifies why he remains a celebrated figure among fans of interactive fiction, delivering adventure that feels both epic and personal with every turn of the page.