Who Was Jules Verne?

James Buckley, Jr., Who HQ, Gregory Copeland

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Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.
01 September 2016

People & places (Children's&YA)

Series: Who Was?

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 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.""

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 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.""

By: James Buckley Jr., Who HQ
Illustrated by: Gregory Copeland
Imprint: Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 102g
ISBN: 9780448488509
ISBN 10: 0448488507
Series: Who Was?
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 01 September 2016
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Buckley, Jr. has written more than 50 books for kids, including Who Was Ernest Shackleton? and Who Was Roberto Clemente?