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A mysterious sea monster, theorized by some to be a giant narwhal, is sighted by ships of several nations; an ocean liner is also damaged by the creature. The United States government finally assembles an expedition to track down and destroy the menace. Professor Pierre Aronnax, a noted French marine biologist and narrator of the story, master harpoonist Ned Land, and Aronnax's faithful assistant Conseil join the expedition. After much fruitless...
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IL: MG - BL: 10.8 - AR Pts: 41
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"In this spirited novel by master storyteller Jules Verne, five Civil War prisoners escape their Confederate jail by hijacking a hot-air balloon. Blown halfway across the world and stranded on a remote island, the fugitives' survival depends upon their ability to build a sustainable environment while withstanding pirate attacks, volcanic eruptions, and other challenges. Engineer Cyrus Harding takes charge of the crew, consisting of his servant, Neb;...
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A classic novel of world adventure literature "twenty Thousand League Under The Sea" - is one of the most known works by Jules Verne. A unique submarine ship "nautilus" with fearless hands of a captain Nemo aboard sets out on a journey round the world by the unexplored bosoms of the sea. No doubts this journey promises unforgettable experience for readers.
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