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Twenty thousand leagues under the sea

Name: Twenty thousand leagues under the sea
ISBN: 9780141394930

By Jules Verne

A sea-monster hunt becomes an underwater mystery when three explorers meet Captain Nemo.

adventurous · mysterious · imaginative · thrilling

Genres

Adventure Classics Science Fiction

What is Twenty thousand leagues under the sea about?

When Professor Aronnax, his assistant Conseil and harpooner Ned Land set out to investigate a mysterious sea monster, they are swept aboard the Nautilus, a remarkable submarine commanded by the secretive Captain Nemo. Unable to return home, they travel through spectacular underwater landscapes, discovering coral forests, sunken cities and extraordinary sea life. Their journey brings danger at every turn, from giant creatures and fierce storms to Nemo’s enemies, while the travellers struggle to understand their enigmatic captain.

About the author

Jules Verne was a French author who loved writing exciting adventure stories. He is best known for his famous books like 'Around the World in Eighty Days' and 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'. His stories take readers on amazing journeys to faraway places, sparking imagination and curiosity about the world.

Pages

488 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2018

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