Classics Retold

Name: Classics Retold
Brand: Hachette Children's Books
Price: 18.75 AUD
Availability: PreOrder

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

By: Penny Dolan, Lia Visirin (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 22 September 2026 | Edition Number 1

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Format
Paperback

Age
7+

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Available: 22nd September 2026

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Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience.

In this story based on Jules Verne's original text, a professor of geology enlists his nephew and a young guide to accompany him on an incredible journey down through a volcano into a hidden underground world ...

Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Jules Verne, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+ making the next step to longer texts.

Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

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