Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was born in Nantes France. His father wanted him to study Law but Jules preferred theatre and writing. Known as the pioneer of science fiction his best-known novels include <i>Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea </i>(1869) and <i>Around the World in Eighty Days </i>(1873)<i>.</i> <p>In JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH an ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life - and the life of his nephew Axel - is changed for ever. An old piece of paper has tumbled from the book a priceless parchment that will lead them on a terrifying journey to find what lies at the centre of the Earth. <br><br>A timeless adventure brilliantly introduced by the late Diana Wynne Jones one of Britain's top fantasy and sci-fi writers for children.<br><br>The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey including an author profile a guide to who's who activities and more.<br><br><u>The Puffin Classics relaunch includes:<br></u>A Little Princess<br>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland<br>Alice's Adventures Through the Looking Glass<br>Anne of Green Gables series<br>Black Beauty<br>Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales<br>Heidi<br>Journey to the Centre of the Earth<br>Little Women series<br>Peter Pan<br>Tales of the Greek Heroes<br>The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn<br>The Adventures of King Arthur<br>The Adventures of Tom Sawyer<br>The Call of the Wild<br>The Jungle Book<br>The Odyssey<br>The Secret Garden<br>The Wind in the Willows<br>The Wizard of Oz<br>Treasure Island</p> <p>In JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH an ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life - and the life of his nephew Axel - is changed for ever. An old piece of paper has tumbled from the book a priceless parchment that will lead them on a terrifying journey to find what lies at the centre of the Earth. <br><br>A timeless adventure brilliantly introduced by the late Diana Wynne Jones one of Britain's top fantasy and sci-fi writers for children.<br><br>The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey including an author profile a guide to who's who activities and more.<br><br><u>The Puffin Classics relaunch includes:<br></u>A Little Princess<br>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland<br>Alice's Adventures Through the Looking Glass<br>Anne of Green Gables series<br>Black Beauty<br>Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales<br>Heidi<br>Journey to the Centre of the Earth<br>Little Women series<br>Peter Pan<br>Tales of the Greek Heroes<br>The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn<br>The Adventures of King Arthur<br>The Adventures of Tom Sawyer<br>The Call of the Wild<br>The Jungle Book<br>The Odyssey<br>The Secret Garden<br>The Wind in the Willows<br>The Wizard of Oz<br>Treasure Island</p>