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Richardson, Roy, adaptor. Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues under the Sea.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)

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From: Kliatt
Date: 20060701
Author:Galuschak, George

RICHARDSON, Roy, adaptor. Jules Verne's 20,000 leagues under the sea. Illus. by Rod Whigham. Penguin, Puffin. 176p. illus. c2006. 0142406643. $10.99. JSA

A mysterious creature is roaming the oceans, wreaking havoc on ships. Professor Aronnax, a professor of natural history, joins the crew of the American frigate American Lincoln. Its mission: destroy the sea-beast. Unfortunately the professor, his servant and the ship's harpooner are washed overboard during an encounter with the beastie. They take refuge on its back, which turns out to be a submarine, and become the reluctant ...

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