Who Was Jules Verne?

by James Buckley Jr.

Book Overview

Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne.

Born in France in 1829, 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0448488507
• ISBN13: 9780448488509
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7