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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jules Verne
Retold by Tony Evans
Illustrated by Stephen Lillie
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 130
ISBN/Barcode 9781911091066
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Edition Abridged edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Real Reads
Imprint Real Reads
NZ Release Date 12 March 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Clouds of multi-coloured fish rose from our feet like surprised birds from long grass. Every so often I caught a glimpse of the gleaming eyes of enormous crabs, their gigantic claws threatening to bar my path. When Professor Aronnax and his two companions find themselves aboard the Nautilus they are amazed by the

Author Biography

Jules Gabriel Verne (1828 - 1905) was a French writer who pioneered the science fiction genre. Notable amongst his works are 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days and A Journey to the Centre of the Earth. STEPHEN LILLIE is a London-based illustrator, photographer and cartoonist with more than twenty years' experience, specializing in character development and social commentary. TONY EVANS started his career as a high school English teacher, and has a Masters Degree in Literary Research from Lancaster University. After working as a Deputy Headteacher in Bristol he became a school inspector and educational consultant, based in Leeds. He is now a full-time writer and lives with his wife in the Yorkshire Dales. Tony has a particular interest in Victorian literature and culture. His publications include a collection of detective stories set in late nineteenth century England, as well as co-authorship of a book on steam locomotives and several books in the Real Reads series of re-told classics.