Journey to the centre of the earth
By: retold by Penny Dolan ; illustrated by Paul Davidson
Contributors: Davidson, Paul
Series: Edge: classics retold; Edge: classics retold
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London; Sydney
Language: eng
Number of pages: 47
ISBN-13: 9781445104591
Subjects: Voyages and travels; Juvenile fiction
Description: SCIENCE FICTION. Axel Lidenbrock and his uncle, the great explorer Professor Otto Lidenbrock, embark on a historic journey to discover the heart of the Earth. Climbing down the shaft of a volcano, they find a magical world inhabited by prehistoric creatures. But then the volcano starts to rumble ... A series of adaptations of well-known stories, designed to introduce young readers to the classics. Divided into short chapters and illustrated with modern black and white artwork, each title will offer the reader an accessible and exciting read. Ages 7+.