Jules Verne For Children: 16 Incredible Tales of Mystery, Courage & Adventure (Illustrated Edition)
Enriched edition. Illustrated Tales of Science & AdventureBy Jules Verne
Length170h 58m
About this audiobook
Jules Verne's 'Jules Verne For Children: 16 Incredible Tales of Mystery, Courage & Adventure (Illustrated Edition)' is a captivating collection of stories that cater to a younger audience while maintaining the essence of Verne's signature style of adventure and exploration. The book features 16 tales filled with thrilling adventures, mysterious journeys, and displays of courage that will both entertain and educate young readers. With vivid illustrations accompanying each story, this edition brings Verne's classic tales to life in a visually stimulating way, making it an engaging read for children of all ages. Through these tales, Verne introduces young readers to the wonders of science, exploration, and the power of imagination, instilling a sense of curiosity and wonder in the minds of the next generation of readers. Jules Verne's timeless tales continue to inspire readers of all ages with their adventurous spirit, making this illustrated edition a must-read for young adventure seekers and lovers of classic literature alike.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (23)
Includes Amazon
GenreChildren's Literature
Length170 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Jules Verne For Children: 16 Incredible Tales of Mystery, Courage & Adventure (Illustrated Edition)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen
7PART I
8CHAPTER I The Brig-Schooner Pilgrim.
9CHAPTER II Dick Sand.
10CHAPTER III The Wreck.
11CHAPTER IV The Survivors of the Waldeck.
12CHAPTER V S. V.
13CHAPTER VI A Whale in Sight.
14CHAPTER VII Preparations.
15CHAPTER VIII The Jubarte.
16CHAPTER IX Captain Sand.
17CHAPTER X The Four Days Which Follow.
18CHAPTER XI Tempest.
19CHAPTER XII On the Horizon.
20CHAPTER XIII Land! Land!
21CHAPTER XIV The Best to Do.
22CHAPTER XV Harris.
23CHAPTER XVI On the Way.
24CHAPTER XVIII The Terrible Word.
25PART II
26CHAPTER I The Slave Trade.
27CHAPTER II Harris and Negoro.
28CHAPTER III On the March.
29CHAPTER IV The Bad Roads of Angola.
30CHAPTER V Ants and Their Dwelling.
31CHAPTER VI The Diving-Bell.
32CHAPTER VIII Some of Dick Sand’s Notes.
33CHAPTER IX Kazounde.
34CHAPTER X The Great Market Day.
35CHAPTER XII A Royal Burial.
36CHAPTER XIII The Interior of a Factory.
37CHAPTER XV Where a Manticore May Lead.
38CHAPTER XVI A Magician.
39CHAPTER XVII Drifting.
40CHAPTER XVIII Various Incidents.
41CHAPTER XIX S. V.
42CHAPTER XX Conclusion.
43The Children of Captain Grant
44PART I
45CHAPTER I The Shark
46CHAPTER II The Three Documents
47CHAPTER III The Captain’s Children
48CHAPTER IV Lady Glenarvan’s Proposal
49CHAPTER V The Departure of the “Duncan”
50CHAPTER VI An Unexpected Passenger
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