Synopses & Reviews
A world-famous classic novel is the basis for this brand-new, dramatically illustrated book. Transformed from Jules Verne's original text into a graphic novel, this, like other Graphic Classics editions, makes a good introduction for young readers to the imaginative riches of literature. These books contain many extra features, including brief biographies of their authors, a list of each author's important works, a glossary, and an index. Suitable for classroom use as introductions to literature for junior and senior high school students, these graphic novels entertain young readers while introducing them to the works of renowned literary artists. Full-color illustrations throughout. In this pioneering science fiction tale from a nineteenth-century French novelist, a scientist and his young nephew enter a volcano's crater and descend deep into the earth, where they encounter strange and exciting challenges.
Synopsis
This is one in a series of appealing board books for baby that tells a little story about a friendly animal. When baby presses the a big, bright plastic button on the front cover, he will hear the story's animal make an amusing noise. In this book, the baby lion lets out a roar. The book has a free-form shape with thick, sturdy pages and rounded edges. Charming color illustrations on every page complement a simple and engaging story.
Synopsis
(back cover)
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH
An ancient message written in a secret code leads Professor Lidenbrock and his companions into the heart of a volcano. From there, they descend deep into the bowels of the Earth, where they embark on an astonishing underground journey. Can the adventurers survive the dangers that await them? Will they ever find their way home again?
Jules Verne's classic adventure story is vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format.
Graphic Classics Available from Barron's:
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Kidnapped
Moby Dick
Oliver Twist
Treasure Island