Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

Take an unforgettable journey with Francesca Rossi s evocative, newly illustrated version of Jules Verne s timeless sci-fi novel - cleverly designed to look like a travel journal. Since its publication in 1864, Jules Verne s classic work of speculative fiction, Journey to the Center of the Earth, has sparked the imaginations of generations of readers. Guided by a coded ancient manuscript, Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel embark on a journey to the very depths of our planet, where they discover a fantastic subterranean realm. Children will encounter exciting adventures on every page, from prehistoric beasts to oversized mushrooms and exploding volcanoes. Francesca Rossi s splendid illustrations fully capture the atmosphere of this strange world, and the book is designed to look like a travel journal, with sketches and illustrations alternating with the text. Ages: 6 plus