Journey to the Center of the Earth (Enriched Classic) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Jules Verne (Author)
Key Phrases: Jules Verne, Professor Lidenbrock, Arne Saknussemm (more...)

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Product Description
A classic of nineteenth-century French literature, this science fiction tale delves into the depths of the Earth, and by so doing, reveals the staggeringly long history of our planet.

THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:

¥ A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information

¥ A chronology of the author's life and work

¥ A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context

¥ An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations

¥ Detailed explanatory notes

¥ Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work

¥ Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction

¥ A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience

About the Author
Jules Verne (1828-1905) was born in France. Around the World in Eighty Days has long been his most popular novel. Verne is credited with creating the genre of science fiction with such other works as Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (May 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416561463
• ISBN-13: 978-1416561460
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,703 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the same book as the original "Journey to the Centre of the Earth.", January 25, 2009

By	RebekahJF (Daytona Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This is some sort of re-write, perhaps for American audiences? It's not nearly as good writing as the original. Get the original for free at [...]. The version I am reading was published in 1906.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Journey ..." holds up quite well!, November 10, 2008

By	Norman Strojny "retired tech-person" (western desert of Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Over the decades, I have read "Journey ..." a few times. Despite the years since it was written, it holds up quite well as a fantasy / Adventure! It is an enjoyable book and I think today's teenagers would like it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First 'Big Boy" Book, February 26, 2009

By	R. Benton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While watching the movie with the same title my son asked about the book that the main character was carrying around. I had to explain that the movie had references to the book and that the main characters used the book as research. My son was mystified. He asked if he could have the book to read it. I immediately called up the Amazon store on my iPhone and ordered the book for him. This specific version was so terribly inexpensive I could not go wrong (even better with my Prime account). A few days later the book arrived and my son began reading it. About a week or so later he has finished it and loved it. I noticed that he just checked out "20000 Leagues Under the Sea" so I think he has been bitten by the "Big Boy Book" bug. These books are among the first books he has read front to back that included NO PICTURES (yeah). It is great to see him dive into it like he did.