Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet — D.B. Cooper Graphic Novel

Novel: Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet is a graphic nonfiction account of the D.B. Cooper hijacking and the still-unsolved case. Comic panels, FBI-file documents, investigation photos, and fact sidebars give young readers several ways into the story.

At a glance

Retells the D.B. Cooper case, including the November 1971 hijacking and the investigation that remains unresolved.
Combines comic panels with reproductions of FBI documents and photos from the investigation.
Sidebars cover subjects including historical air travel, currency serial numbers, and airplane design.
Backmatter includes period photos and primary-source material from FBI archives.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Graphic storytelling pairs a chronological case narrative with historical documents and photographs.
Sidebars and source materials add context beyond the central mystery.
The 104-page length offers a focused nonfiction read rather than a lengthy reference volume.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Clarion Books
Publication date	March 2, 2021
Language	English
Print length	104 pages
ISBN-13	978-0062991522

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	14.1 ounces
Dimensions	6.75 x 0.5 x 9 inches

Reading information
Reading age	7 - 10 years, from customers
Grade level	3 - 7

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Young readers interested in aviation history, real-life mysteries, or crime cases presented in a graphic-novel format.
Readers who benefit from comic panels, photos, and short informational sidebars alongside narrative text.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a fully resolved mystery, since the hijacking case is described as unsolved.
Buyers looking for a long-form prose account rather than a graphic nonfiction book.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 210 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and informative, with praise for the illustrations and for a narrative children can follow. The reported appreciation of photos and diagrams fits the listing's emphasis on case documents and investigation imagery. That combination may help readers who want a visual introduction to the case, though ratings and feedback do not establish that every child will find the material equally accessible.

Positive themes

Customers report that the story is engaging and informative.
Feedback highlights the illustrations and the ease of following the narrative.
Customers appreciate the overview of the D.B. Cooper mystery.

Frequently asked questions

What case does this graphic novel cover?

It covers the D.B. Cooper airplane hijacking and the subsequent investigation, which the listing describes as unsolved.

What formats of historical material are included?

The listing describes comic panels, reproductions of FBI documents, investigation photos, period photographs, and primary-source material in the backmatter.

Is this written for children?

The title markets it to children, and the listing gives grade level 3–7. The age field says 7–10 years and notes that this range is from customers.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 104 pages.