Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775419363
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
Although The Mysterious Island is technically a sequel to Vernes' enormously popular Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, this novel offers a vastly different take on similar thematic motifs. As with all of Verne's best-known works, The Mysterious Island is a masterpiece of the action-adventure genre, with a heaping dash of science fiction influence thrown in for good measure.
The Mysterious Island
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775419363
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
Although The Mysterious Island is technically a sequel to Vernes' enormously popular Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, this novel offers a vastly different take on similar thematic motifs. As with all of Verne's best-known works, The Mysterious Island is a masterpiece of the action-adventure genre, with a heaping dash of science fiction influence thrown in for good measure.
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775419363
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
Although The Mysterious Island is technically a sequel to Vernes' enormously popular Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, this novel offers a vastly different take on similar thematic motifs. As with all of Verne's best-known works, The Mysterious Island is a masterpiece of the action-adventure genre, with a heaping dash of science fiction influence thrown in for good measure.
Escape Book
Author: Stéphane Anquetil
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 152486823X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Solve puzzles and riddles with your favorite pirates in order to escape the book, in the second installment of The Escape Book series! Ahoy matey, you’re trapped! After being abandoned on a mysterious island, you must now find a way to escape. The grumbling volcano in the middle of the island is sure to erupt soon—and take you with it. Will you be able to solve puzzles, find allies, and rise to the challenge? It will take everything you’ve got to make it out in time. But who knows, maybe you’ll find legendary treasure along the way? Bring the excitement of the popular escape room activity with you everywhere you go in this second book, The Mysterious Island. You will have to free yourself, and logic and observation will be your new treasures!
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 152486823X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Solve puzzles and riddles with your favorite pirates in order to escape the book, in the second installment of The Escape Book series! Ahoy matey, you’re trapped! After being abandoned on a mysterious island, you must now find a way to escape. The grumbling volcano in the middle of the island is sure to erupt soon—and take you with it. Will you be able to solve puzzles, find allies, and rise to the challenge? It will take everything you’ve got to make it out in time. But who knows, maybe you’ll find legendary treasure along the way? Bring the excitement of the popular escape room activity with you everywhere you go in this second book, The Mysterious Island. You will have to free yourself, and logic and observation will be your new treasures!
The Mystery of Cabin Island #8
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0515159107
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The Hardy Boys series, first published in 1927, has sold more than 70 million copies! Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss! In The Mystery of Cabin Island, the eighth book in the incredibly popular, long-running series, Frank and Joe Hardy encounter several dangerous setbacks as they search for Johnny Jefferson and some antique stolen medals. A special treat for Hardy Boys fans and any reader who's new to the series!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0515159107
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The Hardy Boys series, first published in 1927, has sold more than 70 million copies! Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss! In The Mystery of Cabin Island, the eighth book in the incredibly popular, long-running series, Frank and Joe Hardy encounter several dangerous setbacks as they search for Johnny Jefferson and some antique stolen medals. A special treat for Hardy Boys fans and any reader who's new to the series!
The mystery of Easter island
Author: Katherine Routledge
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
"The mystery of Easter island" by Katherine Routledge. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
"The mystery of Easter island" by Katherine Routledge. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
The Escape from Mystery Island
Author: Michael Anthony Steele
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1663910464
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger"
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1663910464
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger"
Whodunnit? Murder on Mystery Island
Author: Anthony E. Zuiker
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1401306098
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
A grand mansion. An elegant dinner party. One grisly murder after another. When guests arrive at the manor, they expect a lavish retreat, but what was supposed to be a promising week soon turns into a horrific nightmare when they discover that a killer is among them. As the guests are picked off one by one, the killer toys with the remaining guests by leaving riddles, inviting them to use forensic science to solve the crimes. The party soon dwindles until there are only three remaining guests: the winner, the loser, and the killer. It’s a true survival of the fittest as they scramble to find the killer first... before it’s too late.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1401306098
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
A grand mansion. An elegant dinner party. One grisly murder after another. When guests arrive at the manor, they expect a lavish retreat, but what was supposed to be a promising week soon turns into a horrific nightmare when they discover that a killer is among them. As the guests are picked off one by one, the killer toys with the remaining guests by leaving riddles, inviting them to use forensic science to solve the crimes. The party soon dwindles until there are only three remaining guests: the winner, the loser, and the killer. It’s a true survival of the fittest as they scramble to find the killer first... before it’s too late.
Mystery Islands
Author: Tom Koppel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789820108882
Category : Land settlement patterns, Prehistoric
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
There are more than 20,000 islands in the Pacific; fewer than half of them are inhabited. Some are too small or too barren to sustain human life, others are subject to the vagaries of the tides or without fresh water. But many uninhabited Pacific islands have supported life, and been home to Pacific island cultures and societies only to disappear seemingly in an instant--the so-called Mystery Islands. Tom Koppel's personal odyssey across a vast ocean and through time explores new theories and discoveries surrounding life throughout the Pacific. From celestial navigation and the sweep of the ocean currents, the hardships of survival and settlement, to the rich tapestry of Pacific Island customs and traditions, Mystery Islands shows how new archaeological findings have changed our entire of when and how the Pacific islands were first discovered and settled, beginning over 3,000 years ago.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789820108882
Category : Land settlement patterns, Prehistoric
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
There are more than 20,000 islands in the Pacific; fewer than half of them are inhabited. Some are too small or too barren to sustain human life, others are subject to the vagaries of the tides or without fresh water. But many uninhabited Pacific islands have supported life, and been home to Pacific island cultures and societies only to disappear seemingly in an instant--the so-called Mystery Islands. Tom Koppel's personal odyssey across a vast ocean and through time explores new theories and discoveries surrounding life throughout the Pacific. From celestial navigation and the sweep of the ocean currents, the hardships of survival and settlement, to the rich tapestry of Pacific Island customs and traditions, Mystery Islands shows how new archaeological findings have changed our entire of when and how the Pacific islands were first discovered and settled, beginning over 3,000 years ago.
The Secret of the Island
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 151327628X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
After escaping from their captors in a giant air balloon, five prisoners of the Civil War find themselves stranded on a deserted island. Despite their different backgrounds, they decide to band together and combine their talents to live on the island, which they named Lincoln Island. Cyrus is a railroad engineer, Gideon is a journalist, Neb is a man who escaped slavery, Pencroff is a sailor, and Harbert is Pencroff’s protégé and son. Each man uses their skills in a different way, building houses, making inventions, and finding creative ways to live off of the island. One day, Gideon, the reporter desperate for human contact, decided to send a message via a bird. After a long period of isolation with no contact from the outside world, the men accept that they will likely spend the rest of their life on the island. Now, two and a half years later, the group finally spot a ship sailing nearby—a fantasy sight. Hopeful that it is the way off their island, the group of survivors work to gain the attention of the ship, fighting off pirates and braving the rough environment to finally escape. However, as they fight to leave Lincoln Island, the survivors discover that it had been harboring a shocking secret all along. The Secret of the Island is the third and final installation of Jules Verne’s The Mysterious Island adventure series. Following The Mysterious Island and Abandoned, this exciting and mysterious adventure novel concludes the popular trilogy. The Secret of the Island is full of shocking twists and even features a surprise appearance of a popular character from another famous Verne novel. With detailed prose and memorable characters, The Secret of the Island depicts the satisfying reveal of mysteries present throughout the trilogy. This edition of The Secret of the Island by Jules Verne features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern, easy-to-read font, crafting an accessible and enjoyable experience for modern readers.
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 151327628X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
After escaping from their captors in a giant air balloon, five prisoners of the Civil War find themselves stranded on a deserted island. Despite their different backgrounds, they decide to band together and combine their talents to live on the island, which they named Lincoln Island. Cyrus is a railroad engineer, Gideon is a journalist, Neb is a man who escaped slavery, Pencroff is a sailor, and Harbert is Pencroff’s protégé and son. Each man uses their skills in a different way, building houses, making inventions, and finding creative ways to live off of the island. One day, Gideon, the reporter desperate for human contact, decided to send a message via a bird. After a long period of isolation with no contact from the outside world, the men accept that they will likely spend the rest of their life on the island. Now, two and a half years later, the group finally spot a ship sailing nearby—a fantasy sight. Hopeful that it is the way off their island, the group of survivors work to gain the attention of the ship, fighting off pirates and braving the rough environment to finally escape. However, as they fight to leave Lincoln Island, the survivors discover that it had been harboring a shocking secret all along. The Secret of the Island is the third and final installation of Jules Verne’s The Mysterious Island adventure series. Following The Mysterious Island and Abandoned, this exciting and mysterious adventure novel concludes the popular trilogy. The Secret of the Island is full of shocking twists and even features a surprise appearance of a popular character from another famous Verne novel. With detailed prose and memorable characters, The Secret of the Island depicts the satisfying reveal of mysteries present throughout the trilogy. This edition of The Secret of the Island by Jules Verne features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern, easy-to-read font, crafting an accessible and enjoyable experience for modern readers.
Zoe the Crab
Author: Lucia Matuonto
Publisher: Lucia Matuonto
ISBN: 9781735264776
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Zoe, who is now older and smarter than before, is enjoying summertime with her friends and family on the white sands of her beach. However, a big holiday is approaching and the risk of being trampled on by the multitude of humans that will populate the beach in the coming days, forces Zoe, Mom, Paco, Juan, Ned and Sofia into a four-day reclusion. She is enjoying her last minutes outside with Sofia, when she is suddenly taken away from the beach. Zoe, who is afraid of heights, lands in a dangerous new world, that is full of mysteries and secrets. There, she meets different animals, who are being oppressed by a mean creature and she ends up in the same condition. Her plans to escape are practically impossible since she lacks swimming skills and has only one claw. To survive that obscure environment, Zoe needs to be cautious, use her creativity and her captivating personality. But, how can Zoe run away from a mysterious island, from which nobody has ever escaped? Will Zoe be able to meet her family and friends again? And what about the other animals trapped on the island? Discover what happens and be ready for some excitement and funny situations.
Publisher: Lucia Matuonto
ISBN: 9781735264776
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Zoe, who is now older and smarter than before, is enjoying summertime with her friends and family on the white sands of her beach. However, a big holiday is approaching and the risk of being trampled on by the multitude of humans that will populate the beach in the coming days, forces Zoe, Mom, Paco, Juan, Ned and Sofia into a four-day reclusion. She is enjoying her last minutes outside with Sofia, when she is suddenly taken away from the beach. Zoe, who is afraid of heights, lands in a dangerous new world, that is full of mysteries and secrets. There, she meets different animals, who are being oppressed by a mean creature and she ends up in the same condition. Her plans to escape are practically impossible since she lacks swimming skills and has only one claw. To survive that obscure environment, Zoe needs to be cautious, use her creativity and her captivating personality. But, how can Zoe run away from a mysterious island, from which nobody has ever escaped? Will Zoe be able to meet her family and friends again? And what about the other animals trapped on the island? Discover what happens and be ready for some excitement and funny situations.
Dropped from the Clouds
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Hesperides Press
ISBN: 1406731641
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Originally published in 1913. Author: Henri Lichtenberger Language: English Keywords: History Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Keywords: English Keywords 1900s Language English Artwork
Publisher: Hesperides Press
ISBN: 1406731641
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Originally published in 1913. Author: Henri Lichtenberger Language: English Keywords: History Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Keywords: English Keywords 1900s Language English Artwork