This title is suitable for children aged 7 to 9 years old. ' Go down the crater of the volcano Snaefells. Follow the shadow just before the month of July. You will find your way to the center of the Earth. I did it'. That mysterious message found in a long-lost letter propels a young man & his uncle on the adventure of a lifetime: to a prehistoric world below the earth where dinosaurs & other strange creatures still roam. Jules Verne's classic fantasy will enchant a new generation of readers. ...

With an introduction by David Stuart Davies. The father of science fiction Jules Verne invites you to join the intrepid & eccentric Professor Liedenbrock & his companions on a thrilling & dramatic expedition as they travel down a secret tunnel in a volcano in Iceland on a journey which will lead them to the centre of the earth. Along the way they encounter various hazards & witness many incredible sights such as the underground forest illuminated by electricity the Great Geyser the battle between prehistoric monsters the strange whispering gallery giant insects & the vast subterranean sea with its ferocious whirlpool. Although published in the nineteenth century Journey to the Centre of the Earth has lost none of its power & potency to excite & engage the modern reader. The novel has been filmed many times but nothing can compare with the thrills & excitement generated by the written narrative. It is supreme escapist entertainment for all ages. ...

Journey to the Centre of the Earth has been consistently praised for its style & its vision of the world. It explores the prehistory of the globe but can also be read as a psychological quest for the journey itself is as important as arrival or discovery. Professor Lidenbrock & his nephew Axel travel across Iceland & then down through an extinct crater towards a sunless sea where they enter a living past & are confronted with the origins of man. A classic of nineteenth-century French literature the novels distinctive combination of realism & Romanticism has marked figures as diverse as Sartre & Tournier Mark Twain & Conan Doyle. This new translation of the complete text is faithful to the lyricism verve & humour of the original. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more. ...

Graffex is a new series of illustrated literariy classics retold for young readers. Journey to the Centre of the Earth" is the exciting story of Professor Otto Lidenbrock who after discovering an ancient parchment describing a route to the centre of the earth embarks upon the perilous journey with his nephew Axel & their dependable guide Hans. It geatures some vibrant full-colour artwork & speech bubbles that bring fresh animation to this classic tale & enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience. Endmatter provides information about the author the historical background to the period in which the author lived & a timeline of world events that places the work in historical context. It fits into Key Stage 2 English & supports Key Stage 3 English. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14." ...

An ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock & his life
- & the life of his nephew Axel
- is changed for

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Its Christmas Eve in Dinosaur Cove & Tom & Jamie are hoping for snow. Theres just time to go & visit their dinosaur friend Wanna in their secret world of real dinosaurs & wish him a merry Christmas. But when they emerge from the cave the Jurassic jungle has disappeared & theres snow everywhere! & whats that in the distance? Its a herd of woolly mammoths
- the boys are in the Ice Age! Jamie Tom & Wanna set off on a snowy adventure with blizzards avalanches a sabre-tooth cat & a young woolly mammoth that needs their help to get back to its herd. As they search for the lost herd the boys come across another unexpected discovery
- something so amazing they can hardly believe it. This double-length story is something that readers can really get their teeth into & is non-stop adventure from the first page to the last.

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Widely recognised as a classic of northern-exploration literature A Journey to the Northern Ocean" is Samuel Hearnes story of his three-year trek to seek a trade route across the Barrens in the Northwest Territories. Hearne was a superb reporter from his anguished description of the massacre of helpless Eskimos by his Indian companions to his meticulous records of wildlife flora & Indian manners & customs. First published in 1795 more than two decades after Hearne had completed his trek. This Classics West edition brings a crucial piece of Canadian history back into print." ...

It is 1910 & Maia tragically orphaned at 13 has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She is accompanied by an eccentric & mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in this highly colourful joyous & award-winning adventure. ...

Monkey & his fellow disciples Piggy & Sandy have to protect Xuanzang from monsters & demons who think they can live forever just by taking a bite out of the monk. Can Xuanzang & his loyal disciples reach India safely & find what they are looking for? Do they have enough confidence & courage to conquer the demons both those lurking around them & those within their own hearts? Full of humour & adventure Journey to the West is a story of self-discovery & the pursuit of excellence. Written by Chinese scholar Wu Chengen more than four hundred years ago it reflects everyones pilgrimage towards truth peace & beauty. ...

Chinas most popular traditional novel Journey to the West" is the thrilling story of the Monkey King & his epic quest with his trusted companions to redeem himself. They face fantastic foes demons & monsters during their amazing adventures traveling to the Western paradise. No matter what obstacle was put before him the clever wily Monkey King always got what he wanted
- unimaginable strength eternal life even his own position in the Celestial Realm with the gods. More than anything else though the Monkey King loved mischief & rule-breaking & was sure he was the most powerful creature in the world. But after defeat & punishment for his tricks the Monkey King found himself wanting some things he never expected: to be disciplined & good enough to help the monk Hsuan Zhang on his mission to bring Buddhist Scriptures
- & enlightenment
- to China. Readers of all ages will thrill to Timothy Richards retelling of the Monkey Kings exploits- whether in the Dragon Kings underwater castle the Halls of the Dead or the palace of Buddha himself
- & find themselves captivated as the Monkey King joins Hsuan Zhang & their companions the Dragon Horse the Monk Sand & the equally mischievous Pig on the dangerous trek West. Despite the tales ancient origins " Journey to the West" proves as fresh & engaging an adventure as anything written today."



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