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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne · Episode 7 of 12

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea was first published in 1870 by French author Jules Verne, a pioneer of science fiction. This episode is the seventh of twelve adapted from the novel for young readers. The story reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. In this episode, Captain Nemo reveals both his courage and his compassion as he rescues an Indian pearl diver from a shark, then announces the existence of a secret underwater tunnel that will carry the Nautilus beneath the Isthmus of Suez. Verne's novel is celebrated for its vivid underwater exploration, its prophetic vision of submarine technology, and its complex portrait of Captain Nemo — a man who has fled humanity yet cannot entirely abandon it. This reader is worth a child's time because it combines scientific wonder, moral tension and heart-stopping adventure in equal measure.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

long · about 851 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, Jules Verne

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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