The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Uniform Title L'île mystérieuse. English
Title The Mysterious Island
Note Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysterious_Island
Credits Anthony Matonak
Summary "The Mysterious Island" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century that delves into themes of survival, adventure, and ingenuity. The story follows a group of escapees from a Civil War prison who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after a balloon ride goes awry. The main characters, including the resourceful engineer Captain Cyrus Harding, reporter Gideon Spilett, sailor Pencroft, and a devoted servant named Neb, must navigate not only the challenges of their new environment but also the uncertainties of their fate. The beginning of the book sets a dramatic tone as the characters grapple with the chaotic descent of their balloon amidst a violent storm in the Pacific. As they understand their perilous situation, voices of urgency call for action to lighten the balloon's load to avoid crashing into the sea. Following their eventual landing on what they suspect to be an uncharted land, the survivors are devastated by the loss of their companion, Captain Harding, who disappears into the ocean during their final crash. The survivors' determination to find their leader showcases their resilience, as they prepare to explore the mysterious island and confront the unknown challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Science fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Castaways -- Fiction
Subject Islands of the Pacific -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1268
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 9, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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