I loved the CYOA books. There were many imitators, but this line was always the best. And this one was my favorite of them all, because it had a unique twist.

You are repeatedly told that the Eden-like planet you are trying to find cannot be arrived at by following any directions or rules. I tried every choice possible, but noticed while flipping back and forth that there were a few pages that nothing else seemed to lead to.

Then I realized what they had been telling me.

Yes, it's really quite clever, and rather mind-blowing for a kid. ( )