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Series: The Jules Verne Collection
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Brace yourself for an out-of-this-world adventure in this Jules Verne classic following a small group of survivors set adrift in space by a comet—now with an arresting new look! A comet collides with Earth, causing a portion of the world to go floating off into space...
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Brace yourself for an out-of-this-world adventure in this Jules Verne classic following a small group of survivors set adrift in space by a comet—now with an arresting new look!
A comet collides with Earth, causing a portion of the world to go floating off into space with it. On this new asteroid, thirty-six survivors of various nationalities will first need to uncover the truth of their circumstances before adapting to their new environment. But when it’s determined the comet is on a return course to Earth, can the group survive long enough to come up with a plan to get back on the planet?
Get ready for a thrilling ride in Off on a Comet as resilience, ingenuity, and the human spirit are put to the ultimate test in the vastness of space.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781665934329
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 June 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Aladdin
Illustration: f-c soft-touch matte uv cvr on metallic stock w- spot uv, emboss, 2 hits opaque white
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 290g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a prolific French author whose writing about various innovations and technological advancements laid much of the foundation of modern science fiction. Verne’s love of travel and adventure, including his time spent sailing the seas, inspired several of his short stories and novels.
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