Product Description

French naturalist Professor Aronnax has joined a task force to rid the seas of a monster that is terrorizing shipping lanes. But the Professor’s mission takes an unexpected turn when he falls overboard – to be rescued by a submarine called Nautilus, built by the mysterious Captain Nemo. At first this new journey is exciting, as Nemo takes Aronnax on an adventure through underwater marvels, but soon he realizes that his host’s motives may be more sinister than he realized. This triumphant work of the imagination shows the limitless possibilities of science and the dark depths of the human mind.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8715 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-27
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
The adventures of the enigmatic Captain Nemo and his fantastic submarine "Nautilus" have Made 20,000 Leagues under the Sea a legend in science fiction. This exciting retelling captures the essence of Verne's visionary and unforgettable story, while also explaining the fascinating facts and fantasies of Captain Nemo's marvellous ocean realm.

However, as you would expect being a Dorling Kindersley book, there is much more to this edition than an expert retelling of the story. With colour photographs, diagrams, narrative illustrations and a unique cross-section of the "Nautilus" this edition also explores Verne's unique vision and knowledge of the deep, adding an extra dimension to the excitement of this thrilling adventure story. (Ages 8 to 12)

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by far the best translations/critical editions available ... known internationally as a topnotch scholar Science-Fiction Studies

About the Author
In 1863, Jules Verne (1828-1905) published Five Weeks in a Balloon, and struck a new vein in fiction - stories that combined popular science and exploration. He wrote 54 novels in the Extraordinary Voyages series.