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Title:
Who was Jules Verne?
Alternate title:
Jules Verne
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Summary:
"Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne. Born in France in 1828, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in his imagination," Verne kept his promise for the rest of his life. He began writing adventure stories as a young man and became a popular writer throughout France. Known for mixing scientific discovery and literature in his books like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days, Verne is often called "The Father of Science Fiction.""-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Who was Jules Verne? -- The boy who loved ships -- Away to Paris -- Finally, a novelist -- The extraordinary journeys -- Captain Nemo -- A war and a balloon -- The end of the adventure -- An inspiring life.
Physical Description:
106 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 20 cm.
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Publisher:
Grosset & Dunlap, An Imprint of Penguin Random House,
Publication Date:
2016
ISBN:
9780448488509

9780399542374

9781518225888

9781484484852
Publication Information:
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, An Imprint of Penguin Random House, [2016]

©2016
Call Number:
J 920 VERNE
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