Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1869

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Written by Jules Verne · Illustrated by Francesca Rossi

Dive into the ocean's depths on a mysterious submarine adventure with Captain Nemo.

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Join Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus for an underwater journey like no other. As the submarine explores the ocean's depths, young readers will encounter wondrous sea creatures and unravel the mysteries of the deep. Will the enigmatic captain reveal his secrets, or will the ocean's vastness hold them forever? This illustrated retelling brings Jules Verne's classic tale to life, inviting children to experience the thrill of discovery beneath the waves.

'I like to imagine that Captain Nemo is still alive, and I hope that the wonders of the underwater world may someday alleviate his grief, leading him to the peace he is looking for. And I also like to imagine that, to the question asked over a thousand years ago - Who can fathom the soundless depths?- only two men have earned the right to answer: Captain Nemo and I.'

— from the book

From the publisher

Jules Verne’s early sci-fi novel is a timeless masterpiece that predicted the invention of the submarine. This stunningly illustrated retelling introduces young readers to the enigmatic Captain Nemo and takes them along on a fantastic voyage on board the Nautilus. Artist Francesca Rossi vividly captures the ocean’s depths and the amazing creatures that live there, bringing children right into the heart of the adventure.

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Format
Pages
96
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
920L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about the oceanBooks about boats, ships and underwater vehiclesBooks about transportationBooks about sea monsters
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
January 1, 2017
First published
January 1, 1869
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Illustration details
Watercolor illustrations
Identifiers
ISBN
9788854411838

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