The Jules Verne Prophecy

By Larry Schwarz, Iva-Marie Palmer

A hidden book sparks a thrilling treasure hunt across Paris, but danger lurks at every turn.

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368 pages

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Owen's summer in Paris takes a thrilling turn when he and his friends discover a mysterious book by Jules Verne. Hidden codes lead them on a treasure hunt through the city's iconic landmarks. As they race from catacombs to the Eiffel Tower, they realize they're not alone. Others are after the treasure, and they'll stop at nothing. Can Owen and his friends solve the mystery before it's too late? Adventure, danger, and friendship collide in this high-stakes quest.

From the publisher

When a mysterious book by the legendary writer Jules Verne falls into the hands of three unlikely friends, it sets off a treasure hunt like no other–get ready for a modern-day The Goonies! Owen Godfrey is spending his summer in Paris studying science fiction writer Jules Verne, the brilliant mind behind Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days. When Owen and his new friends find what appears to be a dusty copy of Verne’s collected works in an old bookshop, they’re intrigued by the hidden codes written inside. As one clue leads to another, the trio gets swept up in an epic treasure hunt spanning the city–from the depths of the catacombs to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and by way of skateboard, boat, car, and even a hot air balloon! But they quickly realize they’re not the only ones searching for the hidden riches, and that there are others who will stop at nothing to get to them first. This fast-paced larger-than-life adventure is filled with action, high stakes, and three friends who are dead set on cracking the Jules Verne mystery. An Edgar Award Finalist for Best Juvenile Mystery A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

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