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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne · Episode 8 of 12

This episode is drawn from chapters 28–31 of Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, first published in 1870 by Jules Verne, the French pioneer of science fiction. The novel follows Professor Aronnax, harpooner Ned Land, and servant Conseil as prisoners aboard Captain Nemo's advanced submarine, the Nautilus. In this episode, the submarine speeds through Nemo's secret Arabian Tunnel into the Mediterranean, where a mysterious gold transfer and the discovery of sunken Spanish treasure deepen the captain's enigma—while Ned's desperate escape plan is thwarted by Nemo's sudden invitation. The text reflects its era; incidental period terms have been modernised. This episode is worth a young reader's time because it layers wonder and moral complexity: treasure that could be barren becomes a tool for justice, and a captor reveals himself as an avenger of the oppressed.

Band

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

Length

medium · about 845 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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