(4) 4-6 You Choose: Ancient Greek Myths series. Illustrated by Nadine Takvorian & James Nathan. These two decent adaptations of Greek myths rely on a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure format, which encourages multiple read-throughs to follow the different story paths. This makes for some abrupt transitions, though, as you skip past parts of each myth. Both books include serviceable sepia-toned illustrations. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following You Choose titles: Perseus the Hero and Jason, the Argonauts, and the Golden Fleece.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 You Choose: Doomsday series. Illustrated by James Nathan. These high-interest books set the scene before readers select their next moves to survive in apocalyptic settings. A series of over thirty choices leads to varied endings in each book. Short informative notes (about evolving artificial intelligence and possible causes and consequences of societal collapse), survival kit instructions, and tips are included. Dark, sepia comic book–style illustrations add atmosphere. Reading list. Glos. Review covers the following You Choose: Doomsday titles: Can You Survive an Artificial Intelligence Uprising? and and Can You Survive in a Dystopia?.